Australia’s largest gay and lesbian news publication appoints new editor

The Star Observer, Australia’s largest and longest running news publication for the LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) community has today announced that it has appointed Corey Sinclair to the role of editor. Corey Sinclair replaces outgoing editor Elias Jahshan, who resigned for personal reasons to pursue his dream of living and working in London.

Corey Sinclair has most recently worked in Sydney and the Northern Territory as a journalist for News Corp, and was Deputy Digital Editor of the NT News during a period of rapid digital audience growth.

In addition, Rad Mitic has been appointed as Sales Manager, responsible for leading the Star Observer team of advertising account managers. His role will focus on expanding relationships with media and marketing agencies, while increasing revenue from advertising and sponsored content partnerships. Rad has previously worked in sales roles for NRS Media, The Entourage, Staples, and Kaplan Professional.

Chairman of the Star Observer, Sebastian Rice, said: “Our talented editorial team has been firing on all cylinders for the last 2 years, securing some amazing cover stories with Ian Thorpe, Alan Joyce, and US ambassador John Berry. Our new team members will give us the chance to turbocharge our success, add new skills to our mix, and grow our audience even faster.”

Founded in 1979, the community-owned Star Observer is a social enterprise that re-invests proceeds into supporting LGBTI charities and community initiatives. The Star Observer Magazine delivers readers news, in-depth features, human interest stories, arts, entertainment, and lifestyle content. The magazine complements news and lifestyle content published daily at www.starobserver.com.au and via social media.

The free Star Observer Monthly is advertiser and sponsor supported. The print edition is available at selected inner- city venues across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Canberra. An eBook edition is available for readers without access to a print copy.

About Gay & Lesbian Community Publishing

Gay & Lesbian Community Publishing Limited is a community-owned Australian news publisher. The organisation produces the

Star Observer, Australia’s news journal of record for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex communities. Established in 1979, the organisation publishes online at www.starobserver.com.au, in addition to producing various print and digital publications. More details online at www.starobserver.com.au.

Media Contact: Sebastian Rice, Chairman Star Observer, 0417 217 091, chair@starobserver.com.au.