Western Australia
The long-criticised Gender Reassignment Board has been officially abolished, streamlining the process for changing sex or gender on birth certificates and marking a significant milestone for LGBTIQ rights in the state.

USA
US Trans military personnel, under fire!
Under the orders of US President Trump, the United States military has begun the removal of up to 1,000+ transgender service members following a Supreme Court decision that allows the government to enforce its ban on transgender individuals serving in the armed forces.

Sydney
Offensive Graffiti Targets Sydney’s Imperial Hotel
A wave of offensive graffiti swept through Sydney’s inner west this week, with the iconic Imperial Hotel in Erskineville among dozens of sites targeted by vandals.

UK
The UK Supreme Court rule on gender
What will the UK Supreme Court gender ruling mean in practice? A legal expert explains.

Politics
Adam Bandt Backs Greens MP’s OnlyFans Campaign
Greens leader Adam Bandt has thrown his support behind Brisbane MP Stephen Bates after he became the first Australian politician to launch an OnlyFans account, using the adults-only platform to Spotlight HIV Prevention and other critical LGBTIQ+ health policies in the lead-up to the Australian May…

CBR PRIDE PHOTOS
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!

Hungary
Hungary bans LGBTIQ+ protests and threatens community
Hungary’s parliament has passed sweeping constitutional amendments that ban public gatherings by queer people and Pride parades and have empowered authorities to use facial recognition technology to identify and fine participants, in a move widely condemned by human rights groups and European offic…

USA
WorldPride DC Issues Travel Warning for Attendees
WorldPride 2025 event’s organisers have stressed that, while Washington, D.C. remains one of the most progressive and inclusive cities in the U.S., the current political climate presents unprecedented challenges for the global LGBTIQ+ community.

SYDNEY
Erskineville's Imperial Hotel Celebrated with Heritage Listing
The Imperial Hotel in Erskineville, Sydney, has officially been added to the NSW State Heritage Register, marking a significant milestone in the recognition of Sydney's LGBTIQ+ history.

CBR | SpringOut
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.

POLITICS
Queer MP brings forward legal protections for Victoria’s LGBTQ+ community
Member of Parliament Rachel Payne has made sure Victoria’s new anti-vilification laws kick in before the next state election.

Utah Bans Pride Flags in Schools and Government Buildings
In a controversial move, Utah has become the first American state to ban LGBTQ+ Pride flags from being displayed in schools and government buildings.

Canberra
Australians show resistance to the exploiting the LGBTIQ+ community
As another federal election looms, Australian rightwing politicians are seeking wedge issues to exploit for their political gain, but it seems the Australian public isn't biting.

QUEER ART
Kaleidoscope LGBTIQ+ Exhibition Opening
Seeing so many people come along to the Kaleidoscope III opening at Belconnen Arts Centre was amazing. The exhibition is impressive and shows us just how much creative talent there is in the LGBTIQ+ community.

Newcastle
Herald apologises for running Trumpet of Patriots Ad
Staff protested this week at The Newcastle Herald over the controversial 'THERE ARE ONLY TWO GENDERS' advertisement from Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots Party. The Herald has issued an apology.

LGBTIQ+ RIGHTS
M3ta starts rejecting trans advertising amid policy changes
LGBTIQ+ advocates and community members have expressed outrage over M3ta's refusal to approve advertisements promoting Trans Pride and other LGBTIQ+ events on their platforms.

PRIDE
Divisions among the LGBTIQ+ community over support of police
At 63.9% a majority of LGBTIQ+ Australians SAY THEY support police at pride event with 36.1% against.

PRIDE
SGLMG Marching towards freedom
Aer you ready for another faboulus pride celebration? The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras parade highlights revealed.

AUST
Palmer relaunches ‘Trumpet of Patriots’
Billionaire Clive Palmer has announced he’s teaming up with a political party in Australia that will emulate the policies of US President Donald Trump.

GENETICS
Mice Born to Two Male Parents
Scientists have made rapid advancements in genetic engineering and reproductive biology, which could help gay men have biological children in the future.

England
Gay sporting hero Tom Daley Announces Retirement
"It was emotional at the end, up there on the platform, knowing it was going to be my last competitive dive." Tom Daley, winner of five Olympic medals.

Canberra
Photos: FUSE Winter Big Gay Breakfast
The FUSE Big Gay Winter Breakfast was held on a beautiful Canberra morning at the Stepping Stone Café at Strathnairn Arts in Holt.

Mens Health
Chemsex, Party and Play... what are its risks?
Sex, drugs, and total disinhibition. Party and play (PnP), also known as Chemsex or wired play, refers to the practice of consuming drugs to enhance sexual activity.

Health
Australian LGBTIQ+ National Health Care Plan
Almost 1 million Australians are LGBTQIA+ and for the first time, there’s a new national health plan designed for our communities.

USA
PrEP under threat in the US
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the Affordable Care Act's (Obamacare) mandate for no-cost coverage of preventive services, including HIV prevention medication PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis).

HEALTH
The WHO Declares Mpox a Global Health Emergency
The WHO has raised the alarm as Mpox (monkeypox) cases surge, with the virus mutating and spreading to new regions of the world.

Coming Out
I'm an older transgender struggling with loneliness
Dear Rose, After many difficult years, I have recently come out as a trans woman, and I’m finally starting to feel comfortable in my body. Being a person over 60, I’m struggling with isolation and loneliness. Where can I get some help? Tiffany

Sexuality
I Iove her but I just can't climax
Dear Rose, For the past two months I have been seeing someone that I consider a partner. My frustration is I do not know how to express my feelings with regards to sexual satisfaction. I am so attracted to this woman but I just cannot climax and find it really hard to express what I would like. Whe…

Relationships
Should I say yes to an open relationship?
Dear Rose, My boyfriend and I have been together for three years now and he has recently told me that he wants an open relationship. I’m not really sure about it, am I just being insecure. Andy

Relationships
Can I survive a long distance relationship?
Dear Rose, I just met the most amazing girl, only to find out she was on holidays. I still talk to her over the phone and through email. Things are starting to get more intense but I don’t know if I can/could cope with the long distance relationship. I don’t want
to lose her. Please help! Long D…
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