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Violence against same-sex attracted men through dating apps has become a key focus in the national debate over how to address hate crime.

Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal has ruled against recognising same-sex marriages made in the European Union. The new Polish government, however, says it will recognise foreign same-sex marriage certificates anyway.

Tim Curry, known for his work on stage and screen and for playing Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at 80. According to reports, Curry passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles. The cause of death has not been announced.

Dolly Parton had a huge heart and was a true ally of LGBTIQ+ rights. The country music superstar, actor, philanthropist and lifelong queer ally peacefully died at home — Tuesday, 25 August 2026 — at age 80.

Biological sex is often presented as a simple binary, but the reality is far more complex. In this article, biologist Ari Berkowitz explains how sex-related traits vary across multiple dimensions, why the binary model doesn’t hold up under scientific scrutiny, and what this means for how we understand human bodies.

Pauline Hanson has reaffirmed her dislike for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, standing by comments she made three decades ago despite acknowledging that Australia and its laws have changed. The One Nation leader made the remarks during an interview on Sunday, days after the party attempted to distance itself from homophobic comments made by former Western Australian candidate Parminder Singh.

PrEP is for people who are HIV negative and are at higher risk of becoming infected with HIV through their sexual or injecting practices.

Barnaby Joyce has defended One Nation as “one of the gayest parties in Australia” after comments from a failed candidate describing same-sex attraction as a mental illness surfaced online.

The 2026 Australian census is being hailed as the most progressive in our history, finally asking questions about gender identity and sexual orientation. But the census will not include a question about variations of sex characteristics meaning some in the broader LGBTQIA+ community will remain invisible.