Annie Lewis, Author at Star Observer /author/annielewis Setting Australia’s LGBTI agenda since 1979 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 03:43:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 /wp-content/uploads/2023/02/starobs.png Annie Lewis, Author at Star Observer /author/annielewis 32 32 YouTube Removes Australian Web Series ‘Ding Dong I’m Gay’ /news/youtube-removes-australian-series-ding-dong-im-gay/203852 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 03:53:40 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=203852 In the middle of Pride Month, YouTube has removed the channel of an Australian series from LGBTQI creators.  Ding Dong I’m Gay was released last year, with weekly episodes detailing ...

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Digital TV Channel Dedicated To LGBTQI Women Launches /artsentertainment/digital-tv-channel-dedicated-to-lgbtqi-women-launches/198318 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 02:30:48 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=198318 With shows such as a romantic comedy set in the times of coronavirus and a paranormal drama, a digital channel devoted to women in the LGBTQI community has launched. The ...

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Hepburn House /sponsored-content/hepburn-house/198248 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 20:30:01 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=198248 Media and political commentary have focused on the state of aged care residences since the coronavirus pandemic gripped the nation.  Still, one home has tackled the crisis proactively to ensure ...

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Gay Blood Donation Restrictions To Be Eased /news/gay-blood-donation-restrictions-to-be-eased/198046 /news/gay-blood-donation-restrictions-to-be-eased/198046#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2020 23:30:20 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=198046 Australia’s blood donation service has revealed it will ease restrictions on blood donors from early next year. This comes after an advocate accused Lifeblood of a double standard after it ...

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Dykes On Bikes Has A New President /features/dykes-on-bikes-has-a-new-president/197868 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 04:00:33 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=197868 There’s nothing quite like riding a motorcycle surrounded by people you consider family and exploring different regions and roads to travel.  Sydney Dykes On Bikes members know this all too ...

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First Person Cured Of HIV Dies /news/first-person-cured-of-hiv-dies/197827 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 08:30:10 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=197827 Timothy Ray Brown, who made history as the first person known to be cured of HIV infection, has died. According to a social media post by his partner, Tim Hoeffgen, ...

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Best Of The Gaybourhoods – KINGS CROSS/POTTS POINT /features/best-of-the-gaybourhoods-kings-cross-potts-point/197680 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:30:55 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=197680 There are few signs as iconic as the mammoth Coca-Cola one that heralds the entrance to Kings Cross. It’s easy to spend a day getting lost amongst the sights to ...

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Best Of The Gaybourhoods – SURRY HILLS /features/best-of-the-gaybourhoods-surry-hills/197600 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 09:30:30 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=197600 Surry Hills is now one of Australia’s most popular gaybourhoods and has anything but a dull history.   In fact, did you know Kathleen Mary Josephine Leigh, a leading figure ...

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Suzy Wrong Lands Dream Role In Hungry Ghosts /artsentertainment/suzy-wrong-lands-dream-role-in-hungry-ghosts/197525 Mon, 07 Sep 2020 06:22:27 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=197525 A chance meeting meant that Suzy Wrong finally landed the role she dreamed of: a trans woman at peace with – and loved by – the world.  In the SBS ...

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Best Of The Gaybourhoods – NEWTOWN /news/best-of-the-gaybourhoods-newtown/197511 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 07:00:15 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=197511 With the borders shut, dreams of flying off to Paris or New York in the near future have been slashed. But the good news is there are some gems right ...

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Best Of The Gaybourhoods – DARLINGHURST /features/best-of-the-gaybourhoods-darlinghurst/197484 /features/best-of-the-gaybourhoods-darlinghurst/197484#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:30:13 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=197484 With the borders shut, dreams of flying off to Paris or New York in the near future have been slashed. But the good news is there are some gems right ...

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Mardi Gras Exhibition Adorns Oxford Street Windows /artsentertainment/mardi-gras-exhibition-adorns-oxford-street-windows/197440 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 21:30:29 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=197440 Take a stroll down Oxford Street and immerse yourself in a window-display installation that celebrates the centre of LGBTQI history and community.  WITH LOVE is a shop-front exhibition displaying fabulous Mardi ...

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Court Date Set For Scott Johnson Murder Trial /news/court-date-set-for-scott-johnson-murder-trial/197428 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 23:00:05 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=197428 The man charged with murdering Scott Johnson more than 30 years ago is set to face court in less than two weeks.  The body of the Sydney-based American national was ...

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Out For Australia /features/out-for-australia-2/197356 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 06:30:00 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=197356 Is the future looking a bit overwhelming? Out For Australia is a national LGBTQI mentoring organisation. Mentors and mentees are matched to help aspiring LGBTQI professionals with information, skills, contacts ...

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Drummond Street Services /features/drummond-street-services/197353 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:30:54 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=197353 Drummond Street Services is still open and working to support the community despite the coronavirus pandemic. The Drum Youth Services run multiple programs for young people. The main ones they ...

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Minus18 /features/community-spotlight/minus18/197350 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:30:26 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=197350 More than 20 years ago, a mum started Minus18 to create a safe space for her underage, gay son to celebrate himself. Fast track to now, the organisation is known ...

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Thorne Harbour Health /features/thorne-harbour-health/197341 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:30:36 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=197341 Thorne Harbour Health was formed in 1983 as a central part of the Victorian community response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The organisation continues to lead the response to HIV and ...

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ReachOut /features/community-spotlight/reachout/197324 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:30:10 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=197324 ReachOut helps young people and their parents with whatever life throws at them. While they are not a specifically LGBTQI organisation, they are committed to inclusion and equality. They know ...

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StartOut Australia /features/startout-australia/197321 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 10:30:04 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=197321 Growing up different isn’t easy and coming out can be one of the most challenging things someone who is of diverse sex, sexuality or gender will ever do. StartOut knows ...

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Headspace /features/headspace/197317 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:53:43 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=197317 Headspace centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drugs or work and study support throughout ...

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