Out & about Sydney: June 2021
Winter has begun but Sydney is still running hot with things to see and do. We’ve put together our monthly hit list of must-do events to help you navigate a packed calendar.
protest
Sydney Mardi Gras dismisses board members after Pride in Protest march
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has tood down two of their seven board members, allegedly for their links to the Pride In Protest collective.
Women’s March 4 Justice takes over Central Sydney, sending powerful message
10,000 people attended the Women’s March 4 Justice in Sydney today – one of more than 40 such events attended by 100,000 people around Australia.
NSW Police attempt to stop Pride in Protest march on Oxford St
NSW Police are attempting to shut down the planned Mardi Gras spin-off ‘Pride in Protest’ rally, reports Travis de Jonk.
New political protest to march on Oxford St this Mardi Gras
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade will be held in the SCG this year – but a new queer march is set to take its place on Oxford St, writes Travis de Jonk.
Thousands attend ‘Invasion Day’ rally in The Domain
Several thousand people have gathered to oppose Australia Day at a largely trouble-free rally in The Domain.
NSW Parliament supports trans and gender diverse communities
The NSW Parliament has passed a motion by Member for Sydney Alex Greenwich supporting trans and gender diverse communities.
New footage shows police dislocating legal observer’s wrist at USYD protest
Footage has emerged of a police officer dislocating a legal observer’s wrist during protests at the University of Sydney.
Trans rights rally proceeds despite Supreme Court ruling
A rally against One Nation NSW leader Mark Latham’s ‘Trans Erasure Bill’ has gone ahead in Sydney despite NSW Police attempts to stop it.
Victim of historic gay hate crime seeks closure from Surry Hills police station
Following re-investigations of Sydney’s historic gay hate crimes, Alan Rosendale is still trying to solve his 31-year-old cold case.
Student activists fighting uphill battle for the fundamental right to protest
Student activists at the University of Sydney are fighting for the right to protest, following draconian police clampdowns.