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A new trailer has dropped for 'Elsinore', a gay biopic exploring closeted actor Ian Charleson’s battle with AIDS, starring Andrew Scott and Olivia Coleman. Read the full story at starobserver.com.au. by @starobserver

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Ana Brnabić has become the first out gay President of any Balkan country, the lesbian politician taking office following Aleksandar Vučić's resignation. Read the full story at starobserver.com.au by @starobserver

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For those who didn't tune in on Monday night, here are the winners of the 2026 DIVA Awards — the Oscars for Sydney drag, queer nightlife, and entertainment. See the full list at starobserver.com.au by @starobserver

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Brisbane’s sapphic dancefloor is turning the lights down and the R&B up. After packing out its first edition at the same Fortitude Valley venue in June, After Hours returns bigger, louder and sexier for a second night of slow jams, sing-along favourites and sweet cocktails. Read the full story at starobserver.com.au or link in our bio by @starobserver

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Brisbane Pride is calling on the community to open their cupboards, photo albums, and personal collections as part of an important new project to preserve the city’s LGBTQIA+ history. Read the full story at starobserver.com.au or link in our bio by @starobserver

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Brisbane audiences are invited to swap solemnity for sequins when The Service arrives at MELT Festival 2026 for two performances at PIP Theatre, Milton. This playful participatory cabaret transforms a familiar Sunday gathering into a gloriously queer celebration of belonging, connection and community. Read the full story at starobserver.com.au or link in our bio by @starobserver

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Photos from last night's DIVA Awards are now live. To view the full gallery, visit starobserver.com.au. by @starobserver

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Make the work. Wear the work. Be the work. Onesie World is one of the most colourful and interactive additions to this year’s Melt Festival, inviting Brisbane locals to help transform the city into a living, moving artwork. Read the full story at starobserver.com.au or link in our bio. by @starobserver

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Tonight, Tina Turnon (@tina.turnon) will be hosting the red carpet at the DIVA AWARDS (@divaawardsau) 2026! To see all the Glitz and Glam, go to Star Observer's facebook page, where we'll be livestreaming the whole thing! by @starobserver

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One of the standout additions to MELT Festival’s 2026 program is Mr First Nation, Australia’s first national Blak drag king competition. this new event celebrates the talent, creativity and visibility of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander drag king performers from across the country. Read the full story at starobserver.com.au or link in our bio by @starobserver

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The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards have wrapped in Los Angeles, with LGBTQIA+ stars scoring big wins, taking over the red carpet and joining one of the biggest queer musical tributes of the night as Madonna swept up an impressive 7 awards. Read the full story at starobserver.com.au or link in our bio. by @starobserver

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Heartstopper star Kit Connor is swapping teenage romance for medieval monks and the undead in upcoming queer zombie horror Rapture, alongside Will Poulter and Manu Ríos. Read the full story at starobserver.com.au or link in our bio. by @starobserver

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