Queensland ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Archives - Star Observer /category/news/national-news/queensland-news Setting Australia’s LGBTI agenda since 1979 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:35:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 /wp-content/uploads/2023/02/starobs.png Queensland ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Archives - Star Observer /category/news/national-news/queensland-news 32 32 Gold Coast Drag Queens Fight For Fair Pay After Allegedly Being Owed Thousands By Event Company /news/gold-coast-drag-queens-fight-for-fair-pay-after-allegedly-being-owed-thousands-by-event-company/235549 /news/gold-coast-drag-queens-fight-for-fair-pay-after-allegedly-being-owed-thousands-by-event-company/235549#respond Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:30:33 +0000 /?p=235549 A group of Gold Coast drag queens are fighting back against a company they claim owes thousands of dollars in unpaid invoices. Fed up with invoices not being paid, the ...

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]]> /news/gold-coast-drag-queens-fight-for-fair-pay-after-allegedly-being-owed-thousands-by-event-company/235549/feed 0 More Than 100 Sign Letter Calling On Qld Gov To Reverse Hormone Treatment Ban /news/more-than-100-sign-letter-calling-on-qld-gov-to-reverse-hormone-treatment-ban/235546 /news/more-than-100-sign-letter-calling-on-qld-gov-to-reverse-hormone-treatment-ban/235546#respond Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:59:17 +0000 /?p=235546 Over 100 organisations and individuals have signed a letter calling on the Queensland government to reverse its ban on hormone treatments for trans and gender diverse people, deeming the move ...

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]]> /news/more-than-100-sign-letter-calling-on-qld-gov-to-reverse-hormone-treatment-ban/235546/feed 0 The Sportsman Hotel Makes Surprise Inductee Into Hall Of Fame /news/the-sportsman-hotel-makes-surprise-inductee-into-hall-of-fame/235457 /news/the-sportsman-hotel-makes-surprise-inductee-into-hall-of-fame/235457#respond Sun, 16 Feb 2025 07:08:39 +0000 /?p=235457 This weekend the Sportsman Hotel welcomed their latest inductees into their Hall Of Fame, including a surprise addition. The home of Brisbane Drag hosted their annual event to induct several ...

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]]> /news/the-sportsman-hotel-makes-surprise-inductee-into-hall-of-fame/235457/feed 0 The Facts About Transgender Healthcare — And Why We All Benefit /news/the-facts-about-transgender-healthcare-and-why-we-all-benefit/235430 /news/the-facts-about-transgender-healthcare-and-why-we-all-benefit/235430#respond Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:47:47 +0000 /?p=235430 NATALIE FELIKS Recently, the newly-elected Queensland government made the shocking decision to restrict healthcare for new transgender patients under 18. Health Minister Tim Nicholls made the snap announcement on January ...

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]]> /news/the-facts-about-transgender-healthcare-and-why-we-all-benefit/235430/feed 0 Support The Transgender Community At The Gold Coast Trans Visibility BBQ /news/support-the-transgender-community-at-the-gold-coast-trans-visibility-bbq/235414 /news/support-the-transgender-community-at-the-gold-coast-trans-visibility-bbq/235414#respond Sat, 15 Feb 2025 06:34:34 +0000 /?p=235414 The Gold Coast transgender community are hosting their latest event this March at Hairy Mary’s. In light of the recent global attacks on the trans community they are inviting everyone ...

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]]> /news/support-the-transgender-community-at-the-gold-coast-trans-visibility-bbq/235414/feed 0 Brisbane Queer Book Shop Shelf Lovers Seeking Support To Expand /news/brisbane-queer-book-shop-shelf-lovers-seeking-support-to-expand/235267 /news/brisbane-queer-book-shop-shelf-lovers-seeking-support-to-expand/235267#respond Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:49:57 +0000 /?p=235267 Since opening in 2023 Queer book shop Shelf Lovers has become a vibrant space for the queer community in Brisbane. Now the venue is seeking to expand to help provide ...

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]]> /news/brisbane-queer-book-shop-shelf-lovers-seeking-support-to-expand/235267/feed 0 Drag Queens For Dignity Launches On The Gold Coast /news/drag-queens-for-dignity-launches-on-the-gold-coast/235134 /news/drag-queens-for-dignity-launches-on-the-gold-coast/235134#respond Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:53:13 +0000 /?p=235134 A Gold Coast drag queen has launched a new initiative this week with Drag Queens For Dignity kicking off on the Gold Coast. The initiative is calling for members of ...

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]]> /news/drag-queens-for-dignity-launches-on-the-gold-coast/235134/feed 0 Crisafulli Says QLD Will Continue Their Own Trans Healthcare Review Despite Federal Review /news/crisafulli-says-qld-will-continue-their-own-trans-healthcare-review-despite-federal-review/235110 /news/crisafulli-says-qld-will-continue-their-own-trans-healthcare-review-despite-federal-review/235110#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2025 01:46:40 +0000 /?p=235110 Premier David Crisafulli and the Queensland LNP government has announced that it will continue its own trans healthcare review into hormone therapy for young people under eighteen. Despite Federal Health ...

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]]> /news/crisafulli-says-qld-will-continue-their-own-trans-healthcare-review-despite-federal-review/235110/feed 0 Brisbane Rallies To Protest Against Trump And Anti Trans Policies /news/brisbane-rallies-to-protest-against-trump-and-anti-trans-policies/235085 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 02:27:38 +0000 /?p=235085 Brisbane has held another protest overnight with crowds gathering to protest Donald Trump and the recent attacks on trans health care in Queensland. Organised by Equal Love Brisbane the rally ...

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]]> RANZCP & AMA Join Criticism of Ban on Gender-Affirming Care For Queensland Trans Youth /news/ranzcp-ama-join-criticism-of-ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-queensland-trans-youth/235081 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:33:48 +0000 /?p=235081 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and Australian Medical Association have joined other medical and advocacy organisations in criticising the recent ban on gender-affirming care for minors ...

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]]> Anti-Trans Advocates Pen Letter Calling For Inquiry Into Gender-Affirming Care /news/anti-trans-advocates-pen-letter-calling-for-inquiry-into-gender-affirming-care/235065 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 07:39:43 +0000 /?p=235065 A letter with more than 100 signatories has been sent to Anthony Albanese, demanding an immediate inquiry into “youth gender medicine”, and the cessation of gender-affirming care for children and ...

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]]> Families Of Trans Children Rally After Qld Hormone Treatment Ban /news/national-news/queensland-news/families-of-trans-children-rally-after-qld-hormone-treatment-ban/235050 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:26:33 +0000 /?p=235050 The families of trans and gender diverse children and their communities held a rally outside of the Queensland Health Minister’s office on Wednesday morning, after the state government banned hormone ...

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]]> Qld Bans Hormone Treatments For New Patients Under Eighteen /news/qld-bans-hormone-treatments-for-new-patients-under-eighteen/235025 /news/qld-bans-hormone-treatments-for-new-patients-under-eighteen/235025#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:49:09 +0000 /?p=235025 The Queensland government has announced an immediate ban on hormone treatments through the public health system for new patients under the age of 18. Health Minister Tim Nicholls also announced ...

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]]> /news/qld-bans-hormone-treatments-for-new-patients-under-eighteen/235025/feed 1 Local Drag Talent Shines At Hairy Mary’s On The Gold Coast /news/local-drag-talent-shines-at-hairy-marys-on-the-gold-coast/234978 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 02:08:00 +0000 /?p=234978 A local drag night at Gold Coast LGBTQIA+ bar Hairy Mary’s has proved to be a surprise hit for local drag talent. The weekly event is drawing huge crowds and ...

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]]> LGBTQIA+ Advocates & Allies Shine In Australia Day Honours List /news/lgbtqia-advocates-allies-shine-in-australia-day-honours-list/234968 /news/lgbtqia-advocates-allies-shine-in-australia-day-honours-list/234968#comments Sat, 25 Jan 2025 22:00:04 +0000 /?p=234968 The Australia Day Honours List for 2025 has spotlighted two individuals whose contributions have significantly enriched the lives of LGBTQIA+ communities in Brisbane and Sydney. This year’s Meritorious Awards recognise ...

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]]> /news/lgbtqia-advocates-allies-shine-in-australia-day-honours-list/234968/feed 1 Gold Coast Set To Celebrate Rainbow Beaches 2025 /news/gold-coast-set-to-celebrate-rainbow-beaches-2025/234967 Sat, 25 Jan 2025 03:35:55 +0000 /?p=234967 The Gold Coast is set to launch their 2025 Rainbow Beaches Program with several events this February. As part of the Lifesavers With Pride initiative events will take place at ...

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]]> Rebecca Johnson OAM Announced as First CEO of Queensland LGBTIQA+ Alliance /news/rebecca-johnson-oam-announced-as-first-ceo-of-queensland-lgbtiqa-alliance/234976 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:49:25 +0000 /?p=234976 The Queensland LGBTIQA+ Alliance has made a historic announcement with the appointment of Rebecca Johnson OAM as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer. This major announcement reflects the growing momentum for ...

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]]> Gold Coast Pride Festival Announces New Location /news/gold-coast-pride-festival-announces-new-location/234911 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 21:00:50 +0000 /?p=234911 The Gold Coast Pride Festival have announced a new venue for their 2025 events. The news follows the announcement that the 2025 event will be taking place on May 31 ...

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]]> Sunshine Coast Queer Ball Set To Return in 2025 /news/sunshine-coast-queer-ball-set-to-return-in-2024/234831 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 02:36:37 +0000 /?p=234831 In October 2024 the Sunshine Coast came to life as they celebrated with their very first Queer Ball. Over 400 guests descended on the popular Banana Bender Pub on October ...

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]]> Femergy: Brisbane’s New Femme Queer Dance Party /news/femergy-brisbanes-new-femme-queer-dance-party/234817 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 09:39:50 +0000 /?p=234817 Brisbane is set to host a brand new queer event with Femergy launching in February this year. This brand new event will celebrate women and non-binary folk providing a fantastic ...

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