Mardi Gras

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Sydney Mardi Gras

On Saturday Sydney will be awash with colour as the streets prepare for the 48th Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. It is expected thousands of people will assemble across the city from around the world to take part in the pride parade to celebrate the diversity of queer culture and identity. Stephen Hill asked the …

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Concerns Resurface over Police Presence at Pride Ahead of Mardi Gras 26′

Sydney Mardi Gras is now in full swing, with LGBTIQ+ communities across the country celebrating with colour, music and pride. But as this Saturday’s parade approaches, concerns are resurfacing about police participation – following recent incidents between officers and members of the community, and the rollout of new hate speech laws across several states. Image: …

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