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Peter Hackney

Peter Hackney

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Writer, Journalist and Editor, Freelance

Sydney

Biography

Freelance journalist, editor and copywriter. Formerly Editor-in-chief: The Sydney Sentinel Managing editor: Sydney Star Observer, Melbourne Star Observer, starobserver.com.au Editor: City Hub Editor: City News (Sydney) News editor: SX Editor: Queensland Pride Editor: QNews Online editor: Finda.com.au Other bylines: ArtsHub, AXN, Blaze, Blue Mountains Gazette, Bondi View, The Chronicle (Toowoomba), The Courier-Mail, DNA, Green Left, Inner West Independent, Jetsetter, Lithgow Mercury, Loud Online, New Idea, MCV, The Queensland Times, The Scavenger, Seniors News, Sunshine Coast Daily. Copywriter: Doubleday Australia

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Arts , Lifestyle , Travel , Culture

Doesn’t Cover

meetings

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Seniority Positions

Content

Total articles 226

  • Grindr fraudster arrested in Melbourne after fleeing Sydney

    By Peter Hackney Verified| Q News@ Convicted Grindr fraudster Dongqiao Li has been arrested in Melbourne after absconding from a Sydney court. The 31-year-old, who is also known as Tony Lee, appeared at Downing Centre Local Court on 31 March to face multiple charges of credit card fraud. According to 7News, Li would meet men on Grindr, lure them to luxury hotels for sex and ask them to take a shower. While they were showering, he trawled through their belongings and photographed their credit cards.

    By Peter Hackney Verified · Q News

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • ALP announces $78k for LGBTQIA+ titles, including QNews

    By Peter Hackney Verified| Q News@ The Australian Labor Party has announced a $78,000 funding package for several LGBTQIA+ publications, including QNews. If re-elected on Saturday, 3 May, Labor will invest $26,000 each into QNews, OutInPerth and the Star Observer. The government says the total of $78,000 for the three publications is about supporting community connection, participation and empowerment. The funds would be delivered in line with Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles.

    By Peter Hackney Verified · Q News

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • Building a rainbow family with Genea

    By Peter Hackney Verified| Q News@ Are you ready to start a family or want to grow your existing one? If so, Genea fertility clinics can help make your dreams a reality. Approaching a fertility clinic for help starting a family is a big step for anyone. But if you’re an LGBTQIA+ person, there’s an extra layer of concern. Will the clinic be accepting? Will they be supportive? Do they understand the needs of rainbow families and are they well-placed to meet them?

    By Peter Hackney Verified · Q News

    Apr. 14, 2025

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Company Info

Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

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