After Chappell Roan laid down reasonable boundaries against toxic fan behaviour, some said she was "not really cut out to be a pop girlie” and should expect it. But why are we so quick to disregard or poke fun at an openly queer woman setting boundaries? starobserver.com.au/opinion/toxic-…

Last we celebrated the 2024 DivaAwardsAU, and the best and brightest of Sydney's drag and LGBTQIA+ nightlife industries came to serve 💅 Here are all the winners from Australian drag's night of nights! starobserver.com.au/news/national-…

The history of gender-diverse communities and scientists in Berlin, America and Australia comes to life in 'TransTrans', a stunning new exhibition at the Victorian Pride Centre! Find all the details here: starobserver.com.au/whats-on/trans…

'Drag Race Down Under' alumni Etcetera Etcetera has said she won't return to the show due to increasingly vitriolic fan behaviour. starobserver.com.au/artsentertainm…

"Be your own version of yourself... Respect others, and don’t kink shame. After all, you never know what you will discover.” This year marks the 30th anniversary of Eagle Leather, a community hub & cornerstone of Melbourne’s LGBTQIA+ and kink communities. starobserver.com.au/news/celebrati…

Nat Bassingthwaighte, who is headling Brisbane Pride Fair Day this month, has made an emotional revelation about the effect online trolls have taken on her. "“I won’t lie, your hurtful comments set me back but I will be brave again" she said. starobserver.com.au/news/natalie-b…

The Kath & Kim Drag parody has been forced to call in local police over death threats. "There have been some pretty serious comments" they revealed. "People are threatening the safety of the cast." starobserver.com.au/news/kath-kim-…

*Sponsored Content* Meet Local business owner Sue Ritchie, an Independent candidate running for Lord Mayor of Sydney at the 2024 New South Wales Local Elections.  starobserver.com.au/news/meet-the-…

Australia’s ambassador to Iran was reportedly summoned to Tehran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs over a Wear It Purple Day Instagram post supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. starobserver.com.au/news/australia…

Brisbane Pride is launching another historic Pride Month, so we took a trip to Qld parliament with some fabulous friends MandyMoobs & Vollie LaVont to launch the festival with Premier Steven Miles starobserver.com.au/features/brisb…

See all the most fab looks from the red carpet of the 2024 DIVA Awards, Sydney's celebration of all things drag! starobserver.com.au/photos/2024-di…

Got a surplus of Kenergy? Head to 'Ken's Dream House' at Sydney Fringe Festival, a true spectacle of cabaret starring the one and only Sexy Galexy and friends! starobserver.com.au/artsentertainm…

It’s time for the (disco) balls to drop and the curtain to rise – it's Disco Daddies Bingo: Musical Theatre edition at Avalon the bar! starobserver.com.au/whats-on/disco…

Victoria’s Pride begins in November with incredible LGBTQIA+ events happening in regional areas all around the state, and culminating in a massive one-day summer street party in Melbourne's iconic Gertrude and Smith Street precinct in February. starobserver.com.au/news/2024-2025…

Take a look at pics from the DIVA Awards 2024 ceremony, with plenty of awards and incredible performances! starobserver.com.au/photos/2024-di…

There have been reports from around the country of pharmacies not being able to fill prescriptions of extremely important HIV prevention medication PrEP, due to a nation-wide shortage – and it could last months. starobserver.com.au/news/whats-goi…

Check out all the riotous pics from the offical afterparty for the 2024 DIVA Awards 🎉 starobserver.com.au/photos/2024-di…

*Sponsored Content* Ahoy, Sydney! Titanique is making its Australian debut on September 12 at the Electric Theatre, and you're not gonna want to miss out! starobserver.com.au/sponsored-cont…

Starring Tim Draxl, 'Sunset Boulevard' is one of the best musical theatre productions you can see in Sydney this year! starobserver.com.au/artsentertainm…

Legendary singer-songwriter Sade is set to release her first new song in 6 years, and it's dedicated to her trans son. Learn more about her return at the link in our bio! starobserver.com.au/artsentertainm…