Carl Austin-Behan, Manchester’s first out gay Lord Mayor (and Mr Gay UK 2001), has stated that the late great monarch “cared about our LGBTIQ+ community”.
Austin-Behan served as Lord Mayor of Manchester from 2016 to 2017 and is currently the LGBT advisor to the Lord Mayor of Greater Manchester. He had the opportunity to meet the Queen in July 2021 when she visited Manchester Cathedral for the 600th anniversary of the Collegiate Church.
Former AFL player and coach Dani Laidley has showcased her stunning transformation on the red carpet at this year’s Brownlow Medal Ceremony.
Laidley, who announced her transition in November of 2020, wowed attendees as she walked the red carpet in a gorgeous white off-the-shoulder Marquise Atelier gown alongside her partner Donna Leckie.
Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated his government will not oppose a private member’s bill decriminalising homosexuality when it is presented to Parliament.
At present, same-sex relationships are illegal in the South Asian island nation, and there are other discriminatory laws targeting trans people and sex workers.
Dear KT, Sadly, sometimes relationships slip. It may be time to reevaluate your feelings, as they might be sending you down a slippery slope. If you are unhappy, you might be manifesting unwarranted suspicion. Making an accusation of infidelity to your partner without being totally sure something is actually happening may not destroy your relationship, but will certainly become a wedge of distrust and disunity between you both.
So, until you are sure, I would take this opportunity to examine the status of the relationship. Consider telling your partner that you feel the relationship need...
The Queensland Human Rights Commission has proposed an overhaul of the state’s outdated anti-discrimination laws to protect, in particular, LGBTIQ+ staff and students at religious schools.
The push comes after earlier this year Brisbane’s Citipointe Christian College faced backlash for issuing anti-queer student enrolment and employee contracts, which were later revoked. Queensland Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman proposed 122 recommendations made by QHRC to Parliament, focusing on a more proactive approach to preventing discrimination and sexual harassment. Fentiman stated,
“This repo...
Sometime we just can't get to the gym but thay does't mean we you can't stay healthy and active at home. This guide will help you stay fit and healthy without a pricey gym membership.
In the mood for laughs? Then, there couldn’t be a brighter, funnier theatrical romp than Bell Shakespeare’s new production of The Comedy of Errors. By juggling gender roles, director Janine Watson infuses Shakespeare’s shortest play with a contemporary fluidity that reveals the heart and humanity of this timeless tale.
What's behind the split of the Anglican church in Australia over inclusion and gay marriage? In the opening address of this year’s Global Anglican Futures Conference, Bishop Richard Condie announced the creation of the new conservative 'Diocese of the Southern Cross'.
In Bishop Condie’s words:
the Diocese of the Southern Cross is a new structure for Anglicans in Australia who can no longer sit under the authority of their bishop.
So, what lead to this rupture and what does it mean for the future of the Anglican Church in Australia?
Anglicans in Australia
Anglicans are the second la...
