Bronte Nicholls, Author at Star Observer /author/brontenicholls3 Setting Australia’s LGBTI agenda since 1979 Thu, 11 May 2023 02:05:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 /wp-content/uploads/2023/02/starobs.png Bronte Nicholls, Author at Star Observer /author/brontenicholls3 32 32 Drag Race Star Shangela Denies Rape Allegations /news/international-news-news/drag-race-star-shangela-denies-rape-allegations/223690 Thu, 11 May 2023 02:04:48 +0000 /?p=223690 Forty-two-year-old RuPaul’s Drag Race star Darius Jeremy “DJ” Pierce, better known by their drag persona Shangela, is facing multiple allegations of rape by a former assistant, 39-year-old Daniel McGarrigle, on ...

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Evening With Judy Garland: What’s On In Queer Sydney /whats-on/evening-with-judy-garland-whats-on-in-queer-sydney/223496 Mon, 01 May 2023 05:44:10 +0000 /?p=223496 Calling all friends of Dorothy, celebrate the legacy of the one and only Judy Garland, with an evening of live music at the Camelot Lounge. Revel in the groovy and ...

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Pride Soiree Cabaret: What’s On In Queer Sydney /whats-on/sydney-city-guides/pride-soiree-cabaret-whats-on-in-queer-sydney/223494 Mon, 01 May 2023 05:12:41 +0000 /?p=223494 It’s sexy, it’s theatrical and a little risqué, that’s right it’s drag cabaret! Join the “Queen of Drag in Australia,” Kara Zmatiq, in her heart-racingingly raunchy show of interactive, erotic ...

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Mamma Mia! The Musical: What’s On In Queer Sydney /whats-on/mamma-mia-the-musical-whats-on-in-queer-sydney/223490 Mon, 01 May 2023 04:48:28 +0000 /?p=223490 Have the time of your life at the exciting new Australian production of everybody’s favourite musical, MAMMA MIA! With “knockout choreography” and ABBA’s smash hit singles, including ‘Voulez Vous’ and ...

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Sydney AIDS Candlelight Memorial – An International Day of Remembrance /whats-on/sydney-aids-candlelight-memorial-an-international-day-of-remembrance/222995 Sun, 30 Apr 2023 14:54:35 +0000 /?p=222995 Each year, friends and family members who have lost people to AIDS come together to commemorate their loved ones at the Sydney AIDS Candlelight Memorial at Eternity Playhouse in Darlinghurst. ...

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Anti-Trans Neo-Nazis ‘Celebrate’ Hitler’s Birthday: “A Dark Day for Australia’s Democracy” /news/national-news/anti-trans-neo-nazis-celebrate-hitlers-birthday-a-dark-day-for-australias-democracy/223370 /news/national-news/anti-trans-neo-nazis-celebrate-hitlers-birthday-a-dark-day-for-australias-democracy/223370#comments Mon, 24 Apr 2023 07:30:44 +0000 /?p=223370 Twenty anti-trans, white supremacist neo-Nazis gathered outside of a Melbourne restaurant on the 20th of April, last Thursday night, to “celebrate” Adolf Hitler’s 134th birthday. The group were pictured standing ...

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Anita Wiglet – Funny Gurl: What’s On In Queer Sydney /artsentertainment/stage/anita-wiglet-funny-gurl-whats-on-in-queer-sydney/223366 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 03:12:35 +0000 /?p=223366 Take a trip down memory lane with Anita Wigl’it’s one-woman, dragalicious show and follow the tale of how a little boy with a big personality turned into this iconic Drag ...

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Aurelia St Clair – Non-Dairy Presenting: What’s On In Queer Sydney /artsentertainment/stage/aurelia-st-clair-non-dairy-presenting-whats-on-in-queer-sydney/223364 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 02:57:15 +0000 /?p=223364 Coming off of their sold-out run at the Melbourne Comedy Festival last year, Aurelia is bringing their relatable brand of humour that all the lactose-intolerant girlies, gays, and theys will ...

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Jordan Raskopoulos – The Fool: What’s On In Queer Sydney /whats-on/jordan-raskopoulos-the-fool-whats-on-in-queer-sydney/223362 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 02:37:39 +0000 /?p=223362 Musical comedian Jordan Raskopoulos is bringing her musical genius to this year’s Sydney Comedy Festival. You may have caught a viral clip of her as the frontwoman of the comedic ...

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Rhys Nicholson – Encore: What’s On In Queer Sydney /whats-on/sydney-city-guides/rhys-nicholson-encore-whats-on-in-queer-sydney/223360 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 02:29:42 +0000 /?p=223360 Rhys Nicholson is reviving their show-stopping, jaw-dropping, expertly hilarious show ‘RHYS! RHYS! RHYS!’ at Sydney Comedy Festival 2023. This stand-up comedy show came away with “Best Show” at Sydney’s 2022 ...

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NSW Police Arrest Three Neo-Nazis, One Hated LGBT Community /news/national-news/nsw-police-arrest-three-neo-nazis-one-hated-lgbt-community/223225 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:26:35 +0000 /?p=223225 Three men have been arrested and charged with firearm offences connected with neo-Nazi ideologies. One  of the men  was accused in court of having a “hatred for the LGBT community.” ...

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BICONIC Drag Night: What’s On In Queer Sydney /whats-on/sydney-city-guides/biconic-drag-night-whats-on-in-queer-sydney/223219 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 02:19:40 +0000 /?p=223219 BiCONIC is back to host the best queer night out in town after the incredible success of their sold-out Mardi Gras party. Everyone is encouraged to Drag it up and ...

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Country Banana Cabaret: What’s On In Queer Sydney /whats-on/sydney-city-guides/country-banana-cabaret-whats-on-in-queer-sydney/223217 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 02:08:43 +0000 /?p=223217 Get two shows for the price of one with this dramatically heart-wrenching night of incredible storytelling! First up, join Jared Gershwitz with Country Chic, a love letter in the style ...

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Drink And Draw With A Drag Queen: What’s On In Queer Sydney /whats-on/drink-and-draw-with-a-drag-queen-whats-on-in-queer-sydney/223215 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 01:48:54 +0000 /?p=223215 Join the Fabulous Wonder Mama and enjoy an evening of oil pastel drawing in Drummoyne. Wonder Mama will bring her 20-years of expertise in art, design and illustration to this ...

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JoJo Zaho On Bringing Diversity And A ‘Solid Middle Finger’ To The Drag Stage /artsentertainment/jojo-zaho-on-bringing-diversity-and-a-solid-middle-finger-to-the-drag-stage/222992 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:45:06 +0000 /?p=222992 JoJo Zaho launched herself onto the International drag scene after competing in the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under.  Star Observer sat down with this iconic, First Nations ...

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It’s About Time Drag Kings Took Centre Stage: Manish Interest /news/its-about-time-drag-kings-took-centre-stage-manish-interest/222782 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:10:05 +0000 /?p=222782 Fresh off of the biggest Drag King float at Sydney WorldPride, Manish Interest is booked, busy, and ready to transform the queer landscape. Star Observer sat down with Madhuraa, also ...

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Hollywood, Horror And The ‘Bury Your Gays’ Trope – The Queer Take Over Of The Horror Genre /artsentertainment/hollywood-horror-and-the-bury-your-gays-trope-the-queers-take-over-of-the-horror-genre/222547 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 03:00:57 +0000 /?p=222547 Yellowjackets star, Jasmin Savoy Brown, made queer history by playing the first Queer character in the Scream slasher franchise.  The openly queer actor recently opened up to Gay Times when ...

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Welcome To Burlesque – The Aurora Ball 2023 /whats-on/welcome-to-burlesque-the-aurora-ball-2023/222761 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 04:28:09 +0000 /?p=222761 The Aurora Group is hosting its 2023 Aurora Ball in commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the first Mardi Gras protest. Let go of your inhibitions and embrace an evening ...

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The Butch is Back – Reuben Kaye Returns To The Sydney Stage /whats-on/the-butch-is-back-reuben-kaye-returns-to-the-sydney-stage/222617 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 08:53:27 +0000 /?p=222617 Self-described, ‘Actress, model and award-winning cry for help,’ Reuben Kaye, is returning to the city for his showcase at the Sydney Comedy Festival in April.  The fabulous, queer icon is ...

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Florida Senate Introduces Bill Legalising The Kidnapping of Trans Youth /news/florida-senate-introduces-bill-legalising-the-kidnapping-of-trans-youth/222550 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:13:31 +0000 /?p=222550 The latest onslaught of legislation stripping the liberties of trans youth in the US is a Florida bill attempting to legalise state-sanctioned kidnapping of not only kids receiving, but ‘at ...

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