Sydney Star Observer goes into voluntary administration

Australia’s longest running newspaper for the LGBTI community, the Sydney Star Observer, has gone into voluntary administration with the title up for sale.

In a post to the newspaper’s website, chairman of the Star Observer, Sebastian Rice, said:  “The board saw an unexpected slowdown in our advertising clients paying their bills, which caused us to run low on cash in the bank. We needed to enter voluntary administration to protect our creditors and staff, and provide a chance for the Star Observer to survive.”

Recent front pages of the Sydney Star Observer

Rice told Mumbrella: “The Star Observer has operated for a long time with a small number full time and casual staff, supplemented with freelance contractors and volunteers. Our editor Matthew Wade is continuing on during the Administration process, focusing on our online and social media content.”