There were many sights to see at the Drag Variety Industry Awards in Sydney this weekend.

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Sydney's Lord Mayor Clover Moore called for a renewed police/gay liaison program. The move came on the heels of a protest in the Australian city, during which activists criticized coppers for not fighting anti-gay hate crimes.

Can someone please explain what the fuck Rufus Wainwright wore during last night's concert in Sydney?

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Sydney may be getting some gay heroes. GenerationQ founder and hate crime survivor Andrew Stopps put a call out for well-trained queers to join a new "Street Angels" team. The team will dedicate itself to patrolling gay ghettos and deterring potentially attackers. Says Stopps:

We are looking for volunteers who are in the armed forces, police, security or have medical training to join the Street Angels.

Training will be provided to make sure the Street Angels have boundaries and guidelines and that’s where we will work with the police to make sure they are there to support.

We are not looking for vigilantes, but for trained people to help keep people safe… We are hoping that just by being visible at events and on the street, the Street Angels’ presence will make people think twice before attacking or acting in a threatening way.

The move comes after a rise in anti-gay violence in traditionally gay-friendly areas.

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The friendly skies are about to get a lot gayer.

Air New Zealand executives are planning a one-off Pink Flight from San Francisco to Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras next February. High-flying homos will enjoy some international camp as the crew dons feathered boas, serve pink cocktails and provide a bit of cabaret.

Marketing director Jodi Williams says the airline will give new meaning to "in-seat entertainment" with "gay-friendly movies and contests and different music and things like that." You know, strobe lights and poppers…

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The ladies were out in full force at last night's Drag Industry Variety Awards in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1991, the annual event honors the "unsung" heroes of the drag community, like this bitch, Tina Fanning. You better recognize!

Now, we've seen some decked out drag queens in our day, but ain't nothing compared to the Aussies. These bitches get in…to..it! Check out some more of the divas, after the jump. And, yes, we've included a list of their - er- imaginative monikers.

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