Sydney
NSW sniffer dogs to stay
Sniffer dog operations have reportedly returned following their apparent suspension due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SYDNEY WORLDPRIDE
Bondi Beach welcomes gigantic sand rainbow sculpture
Made entirely from sand, the 2m tall x 4m wide giant rainbow sculpture is located at the Bondi Pavilion.
Queensland
Queensland police to issue apology to queer community
The Queensland Police Service has committed to issuing a formal apology to the LGBTIQ+ community for historic enforcement of discriminatory laws in the state.
Cuba
Cuba legalises same-sex marriage
The new family code in Cuba extends greater protection to women, children and the elderly, as well as allowing LGBTIQ+ couples to marry and adopt children.
Broken Hill
Broken Hill welcomes first LGBTIQ police conference
Some of New South Wales's top-ranking cops have made their way an inaugural gay and lesbian police conference at Broken Hill.
London
Queen Elizabeth a queer ally according Mayor
Manchester's first openly gay Lord Mayor has heaped praise on the late Queen for "genuinely caring" about the LGBTQ+ community.
Sport
Dani Laidley stuns at AFL’s night of nights
Danielle Laidley has made her first appearance on the Brownlow Medal red carpet, stunning guests in a white gown, alongside partner Donna Leckie.
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan government taking steps towards equality
While the Sri Lankan president and his government won’t oppose changes to LGBTIQ laws, it still needs to be passed in Parliament. Activists have their work cut out for them.
QUEENSLAND
Queensland push to protect schools from discrimination
Brisbane’s Citipointe Christian College faced backlash for issuing anti-queer student enrolment and employee contracts