Maja Janc, Author at Star Observer /author/majajanc Setting Australia’s LGBTI agenda since 1979 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 04:08:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 /wp-content/uploads/2023/02/starobs.png Maja Janc, Author at Star Observer /author/majajanc 32 32 Tragic Shooting at Beloved LGBT Bathhouse Club Pittsburgh /news/international-news-news/tragic-shooting-at-beloved-lgbt-bathhouse-club-pittsburgh/234097 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:54:42 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=234097 On November 22, Pittsburgh police responded to reports of an armed man threatening people inside Club Pittsburgh, a bathhouse for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.  The tragic shooting at the ...

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]]> ‘Very Demure, Very Mindful’: Trans Tiktoker’s Viral Meme Becomes Word of the Year /artsentertainment/the-internet/very-demure-very-mindful-trans-tiktokers-viral-meme-becomes-word-of-the-year/234089 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 01:11:21 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=234089 Dictionary.com, the world’s largest dictionary, chooses a word each year as a representation of “social trends and global events that defined the year.” This year’s word: “demure”. Announced on November ...

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]]> Is Season 3 The End of Heartstopper? Kit Connor Says He’s Unsure If Hit Series Will Continue /news/is-season-3-the-end-of-heartstopper-kit-connor-says-hes-unsure-if-hit-series-will-continue/234026 /news/is-season-3-the-end-of-heartstopper-kit-connor-says-hes-unsure-if-hit-series-will-continue/234026#comments Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:25:21 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=234026 Kit Connor has said in a recent interview that he is not sure whether hit Netflix series Heartstopper will continue past its third season. Connor plays Nick Nelson in the ...

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]]> /news/is-season-3-the-end-of-heartstopper-kit-connor-says-hes-unsure-if-hit-series-will-continue/234026/feed 1 VIC Employment Minister Praises Success Of LGBT Employment Initiative Project Purple /news/national-news/victoria-news/vic-employment-minister-praises-success-of-lgbt-employment-initiative-project-purple/233953 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 04:07:53 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=233953 Minister for Employment Vicki Ward has today commended the success of Project Purple, a recent Victorian Government initiative which supports 100 trans, non-binary and gender-diverse jobseekers access inclusive employment support. ...

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]]> ACON Presents a Week of Activities for Transgender Awareness Week & Day of Remembrance /news/acon-presents-a-week-of-activities-for-transgender-awareness-week-day-of-remembrance/233876 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:02:29 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=233876 November 13 to November 19 is Transgender Awareness Week, which culminates on the Trans Day of Remembrance or Resistance on November 20. ACON is holding an assortment of different events ...

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]]> Billie Eilish & Sabrina Carpenter Send Support to Fans Feeling Unsafe After Trump Victory /news/billie-eilish-sabrina-carpenter-send-support-to-fans-feeling-unsafe-after-trump-victory/233777 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 02:27:27 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=233777 Many celebrities and public figures have taken to social media in the few days to express discontent with the results of the US Presidential race. Among them were pop singers ...

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]]> Sydney Mardi Gras Has Dropped Their Huge 2025 Program /artsentertainment/sydney-mardi-gras-has-dropped-their-huge-2025-program/233752 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 01:11:02 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=233752 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has just announced their 2025 festival and events lineup. The festival will run from February 14 until March 2, 2025.  The festival promises a ...

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]]> Amber Benson Reflects on Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Groundbreaking Lesbian Romance /news/amber-benson-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-groundbreaking-lesbian-romance/233661 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 02:53:27 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=233661 Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Amber Benson has continued to celebrate the huge cultural impact of Willow and Tara’s lesbian relationship and wider LGBTQIA+ representation in the iconic 90s series.  ...

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]]> The Iconic U=U Shirt Troye Sivan Wore On Stage Is Being Auctioned Off For Charity /artsentertainment/troye-sivan-u-u-auction-aids-hiv-charity/233610 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 02:09:50 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=233610 At the recent San Francisco concert of Troye Sivan & Charlie XCX’s Sweat Tour, queer Aussie icon Troye Sivan wore a black tank top emblazoned with white lettering that read ...

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]]> Construction Begins on New Progress Pride Flag Crosswalk in Darlinghurst /news/national-news/new-south-wales-news/construction-begins-on-new-progress-pride-flag-crosswalk-in-darlinghurst/233504 /news/national-news/new-south-wales-news/construction-begins-on-new-progress-pride-flag-crosswalk-in-darlinghurst/233504#comments Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:04:53 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=233504 The suburb of Darlinghurst has begun construction on the new Progress Pride flag raised crosswalk at the intersection of Bourke and Forbes streets. The new crosswalk is dedicated to celebrating ...

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