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2 min read Attention all chocoholics and fantastical fashionistas! Fossil has just unveiled a whimsical Willy Wonka collection that’s sure to tickle your fancy and make your wardrobe sing with joy. Inspired by […]

2 min read In the vibrant realm of LGBTQIA+ travel, Virgin Australia’s Pride Flight stands as a beacon of inclusivity and celebration. This remarkable initiative, now in its fourth year, takes to the […]

2 min read Marking the culmination of a year of radical collaboration, Virgin Atlantic has flown a Boeing 787 from London Heathrow to New York JFK on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to […]

3 min read In the field of professional football, where the crowd’s cheers usually drown out the struggles of players, Josh Cavallo of Adelaide United has found himself grappling with a challenge that reached beyond the pitch.

3 min read According to local LGBTIQ+ groups, the Western Australian(WA) Government has failed to deliver on its promise to scrap the Gender Reassignment Board, leaving lives in limbo and plans on hold.

3 min read On a balmy summer night when the sun is setting directly across Sydney harbour, how about you head out for an amazing experience, on a bed, watching your favourite movie with all the luxuries of being at home? One of the coolest experiences in a Sydney summer is back as Mov’in Bed transforms Barangaroo’s Harbour […]

2 min read Jake Daniels, a forward for English Football League team Blackpool and the first openly gay active British male professional footballer since Justin Fashanu in 1990, expressed his disappointment at Jordan Henderson’s move to play in Saudi Arabia, where homosexuality is illegal.

2 min read Australian sensation Troye Sivan stole the show at the 2023 Australian Recording Industry Association(ARIA) Awards, claiming four victories for his hit track “Rush”.

4 min read As the classic Australian Film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert approaches its 30th anniversary in 2024, people from one outback town, pivotal in the movie’s storyline, have embarked on their own road trip to convince the rest of the world to come to the heart of Australia and celebrate the milestone.

< 1 min read In Budapest, controversy surrounds the World Press Photo exhibition, where minors are barred from viewing five LGBTQ-themed photographs captured by Filipino photojournalist Hannah Reyes Morales, depicting the lives of older LGBTQ+ individuals in the Philippines.

2 min read In an exhilarating celebration of unity and advocacy, the 15th annual Mr Gay World Competition recently concluded in Cape Town, South Africa, crowning mental health advocate Troy Michael Smith from Guam as Mr Gay World 2023.

1 min read In a world where so much depends on someone’s network, and whose heart beats for whom, sometimes the most enduring love stories come from the most unlikely of circumstances. The brand new Australian production of Salted Pretzels will premiere at The Blue Room Theatre this October in Perth.

< 1 min read New data from Gidget Foundation Australia (GFA) reveals one in three (30%) Australian parents struggle to connect with other parents, while one in three (30%) say they wish they had more support from the community around them and LGBTQI+ parents face additional challenges from Stigma and issues surrounding fertility.

3 min read Australian Rules Football (AFL) has long been a source of pride and passion for many, but beneath the excitement and camaraderie lies a disheartening truth – homophobia still rears its ugly head within the sport.

2 min read As Mexico commemorates the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, the nation remains fraught with paradox. Despite being a regional leader in the legal recognition of LGBTI+ rights, Mexico sadly ranks second in Latin America for reported hate crimes against the community.

< 1 min read LGBTQ+ activist and “gay prince” Manavendrasinh Gohil has called on the Indian government to legalise same-sex marriage in the country. Speaking at a press conference in Rajkot, Gohil, known as the “gay prince” due to his royal background, emphasised the need for LGBTQ+ couples to have equal rights and legal recognition.

< 1 min read The European Parliament has hit out at the recent rhetoric from the Italian government, likening Italy and its anti-LGBTQ+ stance to other nations such as Poland and Hungary.

< 1 min read Flying in the face of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his “Don’t Say Gay” law, Disneyland Anaheim has announced that it will host its first-ever official Pride Nite. The after-hours ticketed event follows Disney’s public opposition to DeSantis and his anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

< 1 min read Luxembourg’s openly gay Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has condemned Hungary’s implementation of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, explicitly targeting the Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán. Bettel comments follow Hungary’s enactment of a highly controversial Child Protection Act in June 2021, which prohibits discussions about LGBTQ+ individuals in schools and media.

2 min read The newly elected Labor government of New South Wales (NSW) has revealed the permanent location for Sydney’s LGBTQI museum, Qtopia – the old Darlinghurst Police Station.

2 min read A new law recently approved by the Hungarian government could result in same-sex families facing the consequences for allegedly violating the nation’s constitutionally recognised definition of marriage and family.

2 min read The Presbyterian Church of Australia has submitted a paper to the Australian Law Reform Commission requesting the right to prevent students in same-sex relationships or those who engage in premarital sex from taking leadership positions in prestigious schools.

2 min read A new Instagram account named @RuPublicans is raising awareness of the increasing number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills in the USA by combining well-known Republican politicians and the iconic RuPaul, to create parodies of Republican figures dressed in drag.

2 min read In line with today being Trans Day of Visibility and the current negativity towards the trans community I thought it timely to share some thoughts on trans inclusion in sport.

2 min read Mr Gay Pride Australia finalist and queer arts practitioner Joshua Haines is on a mission of historical proportions to create a history book that focuses on the LGBTQIA+ histories of Western Australia.

2 min read A powerful message was sent to the world celebrating all that has been achieved for the rainbow community and acknowledging the work still to be done as an estimated 50,000 marched across Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge on the final day of Sydney WorldPride 2023.

3 min read The Australian Government’s announcement of $26 million of investment in LGBTIQA+ health research, announced at Sydney WorldPride 2023 Human Rights Conference has been welcomed by many rainbow groups.

1 min read Celebrating the Launch of Sydney WorldPride – Ava Max has been announced to join the epic line-up at the official closing concert Rainbow Republic presented by Optus at The Domain on Sunday, 5 March 2023.

3 min read Qtopia Sydney, Sydney’s first Queer Museum, has officially launched two thought-provoking and immersive exhibitions just in time for the commencement of Sydney WorldPride 2023. February marks a milestone for the not-for-profit organisation, with its physical exhibition spaces being unveiled to the public for the first time at The Bandstand and the National Art School.

< 1 min read A petition with almost 30,000 signatures is calling on the Canadian government to allow transgender and non-binary people to claim asylum in the country due to what it deems “eliminationist laws” in their home countries, including so-called safe Western democracies.