Michael Jlailaty, Author at Star Observer

A musical with cat-itude

Michael Jlailaty — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 03:35:17 +0000

As the musical lands on Australian shores this month, Michael Jlailaty spoke with two openly gay cast members from 'Cats' to find out what to expect from a new and revamped version of one of the most successful musicals of all time.

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Sydney student seeks community support to help finish gay-themed film

Michael Jlailaty — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 04:57:20 +0000

Sydney film student Cédric Eugène Desenfants is in the middle of filming his gay-themed major film, Burning Soul United Under The Flag, and needs support from the community to help make it a reality.

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WATCH: First trailer for new SBS series ‘The Family Law’

Michael Jlailaty — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 01:47:36 +0000

The first trailer for a TV series based on Benjamin Law's best-selling memoir has just been released.

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Thousands sign petition as lawyers pledge to support elderly Melbourne gay couple ordered to remove rainbow flag

Michael Jlailaty — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:18:20 +0000

Soon after a Change.org petition was created in response to an elderly Melbourne gay couple being ordered to take down a rainbow flag from their apartment balcony, lawyers stepped forward to support them for free.

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UK charity Stonewall releases book for LGBT Christians

Michael Jlailaty — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 07:22:28 +0000

UK LGBT rights advocacy group and charity, Stonewall, has released a book entitled aimed at LGBT Christians who seek equality in the church.

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Marriage equality could inject over $1b into Australian economy: ANZ

Michael Jlailaty — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 03:35:19 +0000

New report from ANZ bank says marriage quality would generate over $1 billion into the Australian economy in its first year.

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Preview of RENT musical to be fundraiser for ACON

Michael Jlailaty — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 04:15:09 +0000

RENT musical in Sydney, starring Australian Idol and The Voice contestants is set to be a fundraiser for ACON's HIV services.

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LGBTI community organisations invited to apply for Aurora’s small grants program

Michael Jlailaty — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 12:00:37 +0000

The NSW-based Aurora charity have opened applications for their $5000 grants to LGBTI community organisations.

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The GLORIAs are back for 2015 as nominations open

Michael Jlailaty — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:15:13 +0000

The annual GLORIAS, hosted by NSW Labor MLC Penny Sharpe are back for 2015 and nominations are now open.

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Brisbane Tritons becomes Australia’s third LGBTI water polo team

Michael Jlailaty — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 00:01:46 +0000

Australian LGBTI water polo teams Sydney Stingers and Melbourne Surge announce their third team, Brisbane Tritons.

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(Definitely) not your usual circus

Michael Jlailaty — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 08:31:59 +0000

As it wraps up its Australian tour in Sydney this month, Michael Jlailaty had a chat with the director of Absinthe to find out what sets it apart from other hybrid circus shows.

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Marriage equality should be voted by Parliament “as a matter of urgency”: Senate report

Michael Jlailaty — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 07:17:50 +0000

Australian Marriage Equality and Greens senator Janet Rice urge Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to reconsider plebiscite following Senate report published today.

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Research shows more time spent on Grindr than Facebook

Michael Jlailaty — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 04:05:07 +0000

Research shows that users spend more time on Grindr than any other social network.

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National survey on trans* and intersex participation in sport underway

Michael Jlailaty — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 10:35:45 +0000

The results of the survey will aim to inform the Anti-Homophobia and Inclusion Framework in ensuring it protects people on the basis of gender identity or intersex status.

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Aussie acts get together second marriage equality music CD

Michael Jlailaty — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 02:00:43 +0000

Australian Marriage Equality has released a new album, entitled Say Yes to Love Volume 2.

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WATCH: Indian pride video based on Ed Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud

Michael Jlailaty — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 03:14:04 +0000

Gangsta Gudiya has released a song on YouTube titled Out and Proud in response to LGBT issues in India.

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VIDEO: Trailer for lesbian-themed ‘Carol’

Michael Jlailaty — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 08:23:00 +0000

The first official teaser trailer for Carol, starring Cate Blanchett and Roonery Mara, has just been released.

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