Robert Burton-Bradley, Author at Star Observer /author/robert-burton-bradley Setting Australia鈥檚 LGBTI agenda since 1979 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:22:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 /wp-content/uploads/2023/02/starobs.png Robert Burton-Bradley, Author at Star Observer /author/robert-burton-bradley 32 32 Minister refuses to release HIV report /news/minister-refuses-to-release-hiv-report/91454 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:56:33 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=91454 Federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek has refused to release a report which HIV advocates and health professionals say is vital to meeting a target to reduce HIV infections in Australia.聽The ...

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Push for anti-bullying laws in NSW /news/national-news/new-south-wales-news/push-for-anti-bullying-laws-in-nsw/91094 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:39:50 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=91094 The Community Brave Foundation and independent NSW MP Alex Greenwich will lobby the NSW government to legislate anti-bullying laws similar to those used in other states. Greenwich told the Star ...

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The next frontier in acceptance /news/national-news/new-south-wales-news/the-next-frontier-in-acceptance/90767 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:19:28 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=90767 While the battle for same-sex marriage has dominated the news this year, another battle is taking place inside workplaces: the fight for recognition of diversity. At the Pride in Practice ...

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Anti-homophobia campaign seeks gay youth /news/national-news/new-south-wales-news/anti-homophobia-campaign-seeks-gay-youth/90701 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:00:57 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=90701 Same-sex attracted under 25-year-olds are currently being recruited to train as speakers for Same Difference, a high impact anti-homophobia education program. Run by Family Planning NSW, it will be aimed ...

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HIV shake-up with radical targets /news/national-news/new-south-wales-news/hiv-shake-up-with-radical-targets/90663 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:39:02 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=90663 ROBERT BURTON-BRADLEY New South Wales has set an ambitious target of reducing HIV among gay men by 60 percent by 2015, leaping ahead of the federal government which has yet ...

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New HIV management program available /news/national-news/new-south-wales-news/new-hiv-management-program-available/90560 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:56:19 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=90560 For the first time in Australia, a community-based HIV management program will be available for people living with HIV/AIDS.聽The Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) has announced it will be delivering the ...

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HIV reporting under fire /news/hiv-reporting-under-fire/90408 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:01:10 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=90408 ROBERT BURTON-BRADLEY A United Nations report has strongly criticised Australia鈥檚 HIV reporting regime just days before World AIDS Day, saying its failure to include certain data jeopardises the global fight ...

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Mardi Gras name change consultation /features/community-spotlight/mardi-gras-name-change-consultation/90375 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:01:04 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=90375 Twelve months after a name change generated a significant backlash, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG) will conduct community consultation about the change. SGLMG said the move was part ...

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Same-sex marriage inquiry announced /news/national-news/new-south-wales-news/same-sex-marriage-inquiry-announced/90465 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:43:17 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=90465 The NSW premier has called for an inquiry into same-sex marriage legislation in the state. The announcement follows the establishment of a cross-party working group which is already investigating introducing ...

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Greek Adonises get set to party again /news/national-news/new-south-wales-news/greek-adonises-get-set-to-party-again/89804 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:01:23 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=89804 It鈥檚 that time of year again when the Greek LGBTI community comes together for one of its popular social nights, Club Adonis. Open to anyone of a Greek background and ...

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Report blasts Australia’s failing HIV response /news/report-blasts-australias-failing-hiv-response/89711 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 02:49:42 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=89711 BY ROBERT BURTON-BRADLEY Australia鈥檚 response to HIV has stalled and lacks leadership and investment according to a critical assessment released by the nation鈥檚 leading HIV/AIDS groups, following a national rise ...

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Greenwich highlights gay rights in maiden speech /news/national-news/new-south-wales-news/greenwich-highlights-gay-rights-in-maiden-speech/89285 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:53:15 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=89285 Freshly elected gay independent NSW MP Alex Greenwich has made his first speech to Parliament with a pitch on legalising gay marriage in the state. Greenwich yesterday rose and gave ...

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Mardi Gras museum saga continues /news/national-news/new-south-wales-news/mardi-gras-museum-saga-continues/89050 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 04:13:11 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=89050 BY ROBERT BURTON-BRADLEY Confusion reigns over the future of a Mardi Gras Museum at Taylor Square after City of Sydney Council approved designs for a bike hub at the site. ...

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ACON records deficit as it redraws approach /news/national-news/new-south-wales-news/acon-records-deficit-as-it-redraws-approach/89040 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:58:19 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=89040 ROBERT BURTON-BRADLEY ACON鈥檚 latest financial report has revealed the charity made a loss in the last financial year, 2011-2012. Released last week, the report shows the organisation recorded a deficit ...

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Stigma remains an issue /news/stigma-remains-an-issue-2/88682 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:40:46 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=88682 ROBERT BURTON-BRADLEY A new report has revealed that stigma continues to affect people living with HIV/AIDS.聽The results from the HIV Stigma Audit: Community Report, undertaken over the last two years ...

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LGBTI mental health gets beyondblue injection /news/lgbti-mental-health-gets-beyondblue-injection/88814 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:46:54 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=88814 Beyondblue has provided a major funding injection of $1.2 million into LGBTI research grants, continuing its campaign of highlighting mental health issues in the gay community Six research projects focusing ...

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Cops in the closet /news/cops-in-the-closet/88561 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:53:07 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=88561 ROBERT BURTON-BRADLEY South Australian Police (SAPOL) have refused to allow officers to march in a gay pride parade while in uniform this weekend, labelling the LGBTI community and its supporters ...

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Gay Liberal endorsed for Sydney /news/national-news/new-south-wales-news/gay-liberal-endorsed-for-federal-seat-of-sydney/88019 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:05:36 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=88019 The federal Liberal Party has preselected local gay professional Sean O鈥機onnor as the candidate for the safe Labor seat of Sydney at the 2013 election. Federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek ...

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Thrills and spills at DIVA /news/national-news/new-south-wales-news/thrills-and-spills-at-diva/88000 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:41:54 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=88000 There were sequins, spills, and more sequins at the drag industry鈥檚 night of nights on Monday. The 2012 DIVA Awards opened with a scorching聽 hot all-male dance performance by some ...

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Sydney Gay Games holds 10-year reunion /features/community-spotlight/sydney-gay-games-holds-10-year-reunion/87972 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:26:30 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=87972 The Sydney 2002 Gay Games is holding a 10-year reunion this weekend.聽LGBTI athletes who participated and sporting enthusiasts that spectated in the 2002 games are invited to attend the event ...

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