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Mark Latham hit with $100K penalty
Mark Latham, who is currently an independent member of the NSW Legislative Council after being dumped by One Nation, has been ordered to pay $100K to fellow parliament member Alex Greenwich for unlawfully vilifying and sexually harassing him online.
Come To Daddy vows to come back “even gayer”
Vandalism has challenged a venue built on queer visibility. Yet Come To Daddy refuses to be intimidated. Like many LGBTQIA+ spaces before it, the venue stands its ground — defiant, resilient and determined to be even gayer than before.
Doxy-PEP: is it for you?
Doxy-PEP is starting to show up in conversations about sexual health — but what is it and should you be considering it? Doxy-PEP offers another layer of protection in your sexual health tool kit, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Here’s what you need to know.
Lifeblood’s new rules will help more LGBTIQ+ Australians give
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has introduced new blood donation rules that expand eligibility for gay and bisexual men, replacing long-standing restrictions with a more individualised risk assessment. The changes are being welcomed as a step toward equity while maintaining the safety of the blood…
Capital of Equality - Mardi Gras 2025 (Photos)
‘Capital of Equality’ from Canberra joined in with 200 other floats from around Australia at this years Mardi Gras 2025!
Cory Bernardi makes a comeback in South Australia
Cory Bernardi, the former Liberal senator known for his outspoken opposition to anything queer, won a South Australian Upper House seat for One Nation. The victory marks a political comeback for Bernardi after a string of failed Christian conservative campaigns.
NSW Promise Tougher Laws for Anti-Queer Violence
The NSW government has confirmed it will introduce new laws to create specific LGBTQIA+ hate crime offences and increase penalties, including jail terms of up to seven years for offenders who target victims because of their sexuality or gender.
Another New U.S. Policy Targeting Trans People
The Trump administration has finalised a new US visa rule (finalised on 11 March 2026) that forces all applicants to disclose “biological sex at birth,” even where it conflicts with their passport or legal gender, and advocates say the change will put transgender and nonbinary people at greater ris…
Photos: FUSE SpringOUT Big Gay Breakfast
The FUSE 'SpringOUT' Big Gay Winter Breakfast was held on a beautiful Canberra morning at Tilley's Devine Cafe.
Kansas revoke transgender people’s IDs
Kansas revoked transgender people’s IDs overnight – researchers anticipate cascading health and social consequences. This anti-trans bills in Kansas USA effectively restrict transgender people’s ability to participate fully in society.
Bashing of LGBTQ+ teens a sign of a dangerous Islamic State resurgence
An ABC investigation has unearthed horrifying vision of gay and bisexual teenagers being beaten unconscious in Sydney. The teenage boy perpetrators are reported to be supporters of Islamic State (IS).
Trans Women Are Women, Says European Parliament
Europe’s politicians have put something in writing that many of us already know in our bones: trans women are women. In Strasbourg, the European Parliament has passed a nonbinding resolution that explicitly calls for “the full recognition of trans women as women,” tying their inclusion to effective…
Capital of Equality - Mardi Gras 2024 (Photos)
The “Capital of Equality” float, beautifully embodied the essence of Canberra — a vibrant community residing in this wonderfully diverse Australian city.
Property Rights for Same-Sex Couples in the Philippines
A win for queer couples in the Philippines as the Supreme Court ruled that same-sex partners who live together can be treated as co‑owners of property they helped pay for, even though same-sex marriage is still illegal. Read time: 4 mins.
Europe's Push Against LGBTIQ+ Conversion Practices
The Council of Europe’s parliamentary assembly has called on 46 countries to ban practices that try to change or suppress people’s sexual orientation or gender identity — saying they don’t work and can cause serious harm, from PTSD to increased suicide risk. Est read time 3 minutes.
Vale Brent Thorpe. He leaves a lasting legacy.
The LGBTQIA+ community is mourning the loss of sydney‑based performer Brent Thorpe sadly passed away on 6 January 2026 at age 61
Sexual minorities may have shorter lifespans
New data suggests people from sexual minorities die younger. For the first time, population-level data links sexual orientation from the census with national death records. The findings go far beyond mental health, pointing to deep, structural health inequalities that are not inevitable and can be…
Mardi Gras confirms 2026 party will not go ahead!
The queer community is in shock after the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras confirmed it has cancelled the iconic Mardi Gras party. New CEO Jesse Matheson described the move as a heartbreaking but necessary decision to protect the future of the festival.
Russia Declares ILGA World 'Undesirable
Russia has just taken another swing at queer rights. The Russia Ministry of Justice has added ILGA World – a global LGBTIQA+ rights federation linking 2,000+ groups in 170 countries to its list of “undesirable organisations”.
Budapest Pride Shatters Records as 200,000 Defy Hungary’s Ban
A record-breaking crowd surged through the streets of Budapest on Saturday, as an estimated 200,000+ people defied a sweeping government ban to participate in the city’s 30th annual Pride parade in an unprecedented show of public resistance.
Iconic Underwear Brand Andrew Christian to Close
After nearly 30 years in business, queer fashion designer Andrew Christian has announced the closure of his underwear brand, citing increasing pressure from fast fashion and a growing reluctance among corporations to associate with LGBTQIA+ businesses.
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