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Behind the glitter – Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2016
Staring at the four-metre-tall unicorn being built for this year’s Mardi Gras, frustration sets in two days out from the parade.
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Mardi Gras – from small beginnings, a powerful movement for change
It started with just a few hundred angry people marching in Sydney. Today, it couldn’t be more different…
DetailsParade partygoers urged to stay safe
Sydneysiders have been advised to plan ahead for this weekend’s Mardi Gras parade.
DetailsNew rapid tests for early HIV detection
The Health Authorities Health Minister Jillian Skinner has announced plans to eliminate the spread of HIV in NSW by 2020.
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A private school flies the rainbow flag
Sydney’s Macquarie Grammar School will have a float in Mardi Gras on March 1. What’s more, it’s their fourth time!
DetailsMardi Gras victim Jamie to sue police
Last week he won costs of $40,000 with all charges withdrawn.
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End of the Rainbow is no treasure
More than 15,000 people have signed a petition to keep Taylor Square’s rainbow crossing. The Darlinghurst pedestrian crossing was changed from regulation zebra colours to a rainbow for a month-long trial period over Mardi Gras. The crossing is scheduled to be painted over early next week. The NSW Roads Minister, Duncan Gay, dismissed calls to retain…
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