Dean Arcuri, Author at Star Observer /author/dean-arcuri Setting Australia’s LGBTI agenda since 1979 Thu, 11 May 2023 03:40:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 /wp-content/uploads/2023/02/starobs.png Dean Arcuri, Author at Star Observer /author/dean-arcuri 32 32 Nocturnal announces three massive evening events at Melbourne Museum /artsentertainment/nocturnal-announces-three-massive-evening-events-at-melbourne-museum/191214 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 02:00:12 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191214 Nocturnal has joined forces with Midsumma, Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival and Asia TOPA to present three exhilarating nights of electrifying art and culture after dark at the Melbourne Museum. ...

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Watch: Brendan Maclean’s new music video ‘Goes Without Saying’ /artsentertainment/watch-brendan-macleans-new-music-video-goes-without-saying/191185 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 14:41:48 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191185 Singer songwriter, Brendan Maclean, has unveiled the music video for the single, “Goes Without Saying” from his album And the Boyfriends. Released in February, And the Boyfriends has a more mature ...

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Care hubs will improve trans & gender diverse services /news/national-news/new-care-hubs-in-vic-increase-service-access-for-trans-gender-diverse-people/191516 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 00:30:58 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191516 There has been a significant level of work undertaken by the Victorian Government around its engagement with trans and gender diverse communities and organisations, with a review of the health ...

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Are you ready for Midsumma? /artsentertainment/scene-events/midusmma/are-you-ready-for-midsumma/191226 /artsentertainment/scene-events/midusmma/are-you-ready-for-midsumma/191226#comments Wed, 25 Dec 2019 22:02:43 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191226 Midsumma is set to take over Melbourne with artistic and cultural events that celebrate and elevate our diverse LGBTQIA+ communities. Featuring 194 events over 22 days including performances, exhibitions, talks ...

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The Coming Back Out Ball heads to Scotland /news/international-news-news/the-coming-back-out-ball-heads-to-scotland/191196 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 14:57:54 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191196 The Coming Back Out Ball has been celebrating LGBTI elders in spectacular style for the past three years, helping them reclaim and celebrate their identity and build a strong future ...

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Bushrangers show strong commitment to diversity with two new partnerships /news/sport/bushrangers-show-strong-commitment-to-diversity-with-two-new-partnerships/191223 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 14:48:32 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191223 Written by Kade Matthews Bushrangers Basketball are showing no signs of slowing down this holiday season, signing two big partnerships demonstrating their commitment to diversity before the year is out. ...

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Sydney Stingers spear towards International Championship /news/sport/sydney-stingers-spear-towards-international-championship/191218 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 14:25:38 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191218 Sydney Stingers Water Polo team is showing no sign of slowing down as they power through their Summer season ahead of the International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics Championship in Melbourne ...

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Better Together 2020 most diverse yet /whats-on/better-together-2020-most-diverse-yet/191230 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 00:56:14 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191230 The third National LGBTIQ+ Conference – Better Together 2020 – kicks off the calendar next year in Melbourne at Williamstown. In a weekend of conversation, education and elevation, diverse communities ...

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Pride Centre building a future for us all /features/community-spotlight/pride-centre-begins-building-for-a-future-for-us-all/191200 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 04:47:10 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191200 The excitement’s really building around the Victorian Pride Centre as it counts down to completion in 2020. As the buildings physical form continues to grow, so does its capacity for ...

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‘I wanted to hold Tim’s hand but thought…it could be dangerous.’ /features/i-wanted-to-hold-tims-hand-but-thought-it-could-be-dangerous/191234 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 04:17:44 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191234 After getting married in March, personal trainers Rod Jones and Tim Sattler came up with the perfect (or craziest) honeymoon – travelling to every corner of the globe and winning the ...

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How to survive a heteronormative Christmas! /life-style/how-to-survive-a-heteronormative-christmas/191239 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 02:00:04 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191239 It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for some!  The Christmas season can be filled with family and friends: giving gifts, sharing precious moments and taking stock of the past ...

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Is The L Word: Generation Q everything we hoped for and more? /artsentertainment/is-the-l-word-generation-q-everything-we-hoped-for-and-more/191169 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 11:30:39 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191169 All week my colleagues and friends have been asking me what I thought of the opening episode of The L Word: Generation Q. Like many others I missed out on ...

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Sircuit raise thousands for Positive Attitude Christmas Lunch /news/national-news/victoria-news/sircuit-raise-thousands-for-positive-attitude-christmas-lunch/191272 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 10:30:13 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191272 Queer bar and community hub, Sircuit raised over $5000 this weekend to help Positive Attitude continue the legacy of the late great Yvonne Gardner, who provided meals including a Christmas ...

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Pride Centre lights up with Switchboard as new tenant /news/pride-centre-lights-up-with-switchboard-as-new-tenant/191473 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 08:57:28 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191473 Victoria’s largest online and phone based LGBTIQ counselling and referral service welcomed a new home this week, becoming the latest’s tenant in a growing list of inclusive organisations at the ...

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JK Rowling’s right about one thing… this is not a drill! /features/jk-rowlings-right-about-one-thing-this-is-not-a-drill/191510 /features/jk-rowlings-right-about-one-thing-this-is-not-a-drill/191510#comments Sat, 21 Dec 2019 08:01:40 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191510 Written by Anna Piper Scott This is not a drill. On Thursday night, JK Rowling finally went mask off and sent out a tweet loaded with transphobic dog whistles. Members ...

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City of Darebin affirms intersex rights /news/city-of-darebin-first-australian-local-government-to-affirm-darlington-statement/191192 /news/city-of-darebin-first-australian-local-government-to-affirm-darlington-statement/191192#comments Wed, 18 Dec 2019 07:05:04 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191192 The City of Darebin has become Australia’s first local government to affirm the Darlington Statement, with Councillors voting unanimously to support the rights of intersex people in Australia and New ...

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Summer isn’t the time to slow down with inclusive sport /news/sport/summer-isnt-the-time-to-slow-down-with-inclusive-sport/191207 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 06:58:13 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191207 Written by Kade Matthews Looking to get outside this summer? Make some new friends? Maybe even fulfil last year’s new resolution of losing weight or being more active? Everyone loves ...

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Marvel debut first trans superhero, 12-year-old Mighty Rebekah /news/marvel-debut-first-trans-superhero-12-year-old-mighty-rebekah/191177 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 22:39:03 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191177 Marvel’s Hero Project has introduced its first transgender superhero, The Mighty Rebekah, providing  a powerful voice for young transgender people. The weekly documentary series, produced for the new Disney+ streaming ...

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Mother starts petition to stop Hillsong’s proselytising schools tour /news/mother-starts-petition-to-stop-hillsongs-proselytising-schools-tour/191266 /news/mother-starts-petition-to-stop-hillsongs-proselytising-schools-tour/191266#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2019 04:39:24 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191266 Fiona Newton has started a change.org petition to prevent the Hillsong Schools Tour 2020 from visiting public schools and indoctrinating students into their Christian beliefs. She wants the right for parents ...

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LGBTQI celebrities speak out against Religious Discrimination Bill /videos/benjamin-law-ian-thorpe-and-lauren-jackson-speak-out-against-religion-discrimination-bill/191156 /videos/benjamin-law-ian-thorpe-and-lauren-jackson-speak-out-against-religion-discrimination-bill/191156#comments Sun, 15 Dec 2019 03:00:01 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=191156 Writer Benjamin Law and retired athletes Ian Thorpe and Lauren Jackson are just some of the individuals who have added their voices to Equality Australia’s’ latest online campaign opposing the ...

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