As The Real Homosexuals of the Southern Highlands  continues to grow and strengthen its place within our regional LGBTQ+ community, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and farewell Patrick Glanville , who has now stepped away from the initiative. Patrick’s contribution has been meaningful and deeply appreciated. Coming from his early work founding and shaping the Pink Drinks Group   - long before its transition to Lauren - he brought with him valuable community insight,

The Real Homosexuals Southern Highlands Marching in Mardi Gras 2026 It’s official - Real Homosexuals of the Southern Highlands has been approved to march in the iconic 2026 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade , and we are bursting  with pride, excitement, glitter, and pure queer joy. But that’s not all… We’re also being featured on ABC’s LIVE National Broadcast! Yes. You read that right. ABC - the official broadcast partner for Mardi Gras, will feature our float, our peopl

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