NSW Police have launched a sweeping review of hundreds of unsolved murders in response to the special commission of inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crimes.
Eliot Hastie
Eliot Hastie
Eliot Hastie is a senior news producer at Channel Ten, reporting on a range of general stories, specialising in foreign affairs and LGBTQ+ stories. He’s also a reporter for Gay Sydney News, where he covers LGBTQIA+ culture, politics and nightlife. He previously helped to build and launch ausbiz, Australia's only live streaming finance news channel, where he was also an executive producer and host. He has previously worked as a finance and business journalist for publications including Fintech Business, Real Estate Business and other Momentum Media titles. Eliot holds a journalism degree from the University of Westminster and brings experience in both broadcast and digital reporting. Contact Eliot: eliot.hastie@gaysydneynews.com.au
Police Minister Yasmin Catley is “delighted” that Sydney Mardi Gras members have rejected efforts to exclude police officers from the organisation’s iconic annual parade but has acknowledged the need for NSW Police to “do better” in building trust with the LGBTQI+ community “after some frankly awful history”.
Sydney Mardi Gras members have narrowly voted against a motion to exclude NSW Police from marching in the organisation’s annual parade, paving the way for the force to participate in next year’s event.
A showdown looms at the Sydney Mardi Gras annual general meeting on Saturday, where members will vote on whether police should be allowed to march in the parade and under what conditions.
Four new Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras board directors will be elected from a pool of ten candidates during the organisation’s annual general meeting on Saturday.
NSW Premier Chris Minns has criticised “hypocritical” proposals that would prevent police from marching in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade.
Sydney queer museum and cultural centre Qtopia has been granted a five-year lease extension by the City of Sydney for its exhibition spaces within the Taylor Square Substation No.6 and underground toilets.
Wafting into the Sydney Opera House forecourt like the smell of a freshly opened bottle of amyl, Troye Sivan delivered pure gay sexual energy to Sydney on Thursday night.
The heritage-listed T2 building at Taylor Square, which has stood dormant for more than 15 years, is set for a makeover following the approval of redevelopment plans.
Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon will remain in custody over the holiday period, with his double-murder case adjourned on Tuesday until February next year following multiple delays.