LGBTIQ+ voters take their concerns to the polling booth
A new survey highlights the fact that issues of importance to the LGBTIQ+ community and their allies can and will help influence the 2022 federal election outcome.
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Meet the woman vying to be Australia’s first transgender parliamentarian
Hannah Maher is a proud transgender woman running as a NSW Senate candidate for the Reason Party in the federal election. She tells Brandon Bear how her candidacy was inspired by her trans journey and growing up in the bush.
A queer take on the end of the world
Queer editor Brandon Bear meets playwright Jacob Parker, whose intriguing new work – now showing at the Kings Cross Theatre – explores themes of sexuality and death through the prism of an apocalyptic event.
“Racism is the gay community’s dirty little secret”: Jason Om
In his memoir, All Mixed Up, ABC TV journalist Jason Om shares his extraordinary journey from childhood to today. He recently spoke with Gary Nunn about the memoir and his experiences as a gay, Asian Australian.
Workplace sexual harassment laws must protect people of all sexes, genders and sexualities
The law must protect sex, gender or sexuality diverse people from harassment and abuse in the workplace – irrespective of perpetrators’ religious beliefs – otherwise they are a farce, writes Dr Tracie O’Keefe.
Queer Screen offers accessible LGBTQI+ films at $10 Community Screenings
Queer Screen’s Mardi Gras Film Festival is offering specially curated $10 Community Screenings which facilitate easy attendance, factoring in considerations such as cost, locations, dates and times.
Celebrating sex in Sydney with the pop-up Museum Of Erotic Art
Sexuality, eroticism and sexual politics are addressed in this bold new art exhibit.
On coming out in style with Penelope Pettigrew
The Voice Australia star Penelope Pettigrew speaks to the Sentinel about bisexuality, visibility and bold plans for the future, as she releases a brand new single.
The Existential Expert tackles disturbing sex dreams … and a flatulent co-worker
We respond to readers’ questions about inappropriate fantasies – and how to handle a flatulent colleague.
The Existential Expert talks sex … and Dominic Perrottet
Our latest column combines sex advice and our new Premier, naturally forcing us to dispense cold, hard truths.
Rick Morton: “Gay, working class, vulnerable: my very existence is political”
Award-winning journalist, author and Sydney Writers’ Festival drawcard Rick Morton speaks with the Sentinel about his year of living vulnerably.
Sydney gay mag in hot water after call for “buff” bodies at Mardi Gras
The Sydney Star Observer has been accused of body shaming and racism after a controversial social media post.
Queer life in the reel world
Rita Bratovich previews a selection of cinematic delights at this year’s Mardi Gras Film Festival.
Cyber bullying protections needed for sex and gender diverse people: SAGE
SAGE Australia has called on the federal government to include protections for SGD communities in its proposed Online Anti-Bullying Bill.
Group sex and pandemics: an enduring duo
Throughout history, bacchanalia and pandemics have gone hand in hand – and so it is in Sydney in 2020.