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Count our LGBTIQA+ community for equality and wellbeing
"I am disappointed in the Commonwealth Government decision not to add new questions to the 2026 Census on gender identity, variations in sex characteristics and sexual orientation." Andrew Barr ACT Chief Minister
2026 Census Sparks Outcry from LGBTIQ+ Community
Equality Australia says The Australian federal government has betrayed LGBTIQ+ people around the country who were hoping to be properly counted for the first time in the 2026 Census.
Sphen the Aussie gay penguin has died
Staff at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium are heartbroken to share the news that Sphen, one-half of the world’s most famous and loved gentoo penguin couples, has sadly passed away.
Mardi Gras Announces 2025 Theme
With much excitement, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has announced its theme and dates for 2025.
College Discards Hundreds of LGBTQ+ Books
A college in the USA has discarded hundreds of books with LGBTQ+ and other progressive themes following changes implemented by state Republicans. The book disposal has sparked backlash and media coverage, leading to public frustration and concern.
Former Meridan CEO becomes NEW ACT Greens party director
Philippa Moss, the former CEO of Canberra’s LGBTIQ+ community organisation Meridian, has been appointed the new ACT Greens party director.
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.
LGBTQ+ Adults Are Coming Out Younger
A recent Gallup study found that the majority of LGBTQ+ people come out younger than they used to their friends, while but 18% reported never coming out to anyone at all.
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.