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Aug 29, 2024
CBR
 Andrew Barr, ACT Chief Minister, has released a statement about the federal government's decision to exclude LGBTIQ+ people from the Australian 2026 census.

Aug 28, 2024
NATIONAL NEWS
This week (Sunday 25 August 2024) the Australian federal government confirmed that it would not be changing the topics for the next census, despite the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) including gender, sexual orientation and variations of sex characteristics in the proposed shortlist. 

Aug 27, 2024
LIFE
Following the plebiscite on same-sex marriage, on 9 December 2017, the Marriage Act in Australia was changed to allow any two people the right to marry. As a wedding celebrant, I was very interested to see what would happen in terms of the number of people looking to get married and what impact, if any, the plebiscite had on what a modern ceremony looks like.

Aug 26, 2024
REVEW
 In the confines of their childhood family home, Sammy (Najée Tannous) and Youssif (Antony Makhlouf), two gay Lebanese-Australian brothers, grapple with loss and long-repressed fraternal tensions.

Aug 26, 2024
Sydney
On the eastern fringe of the city adjoining suburbs of Surry Hills and Darlinghurst, you can explore Sydney's famous Oxford Street, which is lined with a range of popular LGBTIQ+ nightlife venues and many other queer-focused businesses, as well as a diverse selection of cafés and restaurants. Be sure to grab an afternoon drink at one of the many local queer pubs which have been serving locals for decades.

Aug 25, 2024
Interview | Venus Mantrap
A self-described “androgynous construct”, Venus is a much-loved mainstay in Canberra’s LGBTIQ+ performance spaces. Their unique take on drag performance, merging elements of cabaret, performance art and comedy, has captivated Canberra audiences for over 15 years.

Aug 22, 2024
NSW | 2025
Discover all of New South Wales upcoming LGBTIQ+ festivals and unmissable events for 2025. Celebrate all year around with something for everyone in Sydney, surrounds and regional NSW. Pride events, queer film festivals, LGBTIQ+ art, markets, pop-ups, music, expos and more!

Aug 22, 2024
SYDNEY
Heart breaking news from the staff at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium! Sphen and Magic shot to fame in 2018 when news of their same-sex male relationship made global headlines. Dubbed ‘the penguin power couple,’ the adorable and loyal duo celebrated six years together, successfully adopting and raising two chicks – Sphengic (Lara) in 2018 and Clancy in 2020.

Aug 21, 2024
SYD
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival will take place from 14 February to 2 March 2025, marking its 47th year.