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.

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. 

Are you ready for a happier, healthier you? Andreas Anthony creates a path for achieving an authentic life in these challanging times. Living authentically is not a destination or a thing to do but a continuous journey of honesty, self-discovery and growth.

In 2016, one of us (Kath) attended New Normal, a conference in London which opposed LGBT+ rights, including lesbian parenting and gender recognition. As a lesbian parent, I was upset by what was said – and by the way people stood to applaud speakers who warned of the dangers of parents like me, while mentioning the need to “protect children”. Pseudonyms are used in this article; interviewees who asked for their real names to be used are asterisked. Yet that conference also opened my eyes to my – and perhaps, many other people’s – lack of understanding of what it can mean to stand against…

A new study led by Monash University researchers has revealed how thoughtful video game design can help create gender euphoria for transgender people, offering new pathways to joy, identity affirmation and inclusive design. Recently presented at the prestigious ACM SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI’25) in Japan, the research identified key themes and patterns to support game designers in understanding how particular combinations of design choices can be a source of trans joy and identity affirmation. The study was conducted by four game design experts, whose lived…

A new study has found that stress, not identity, drives riskier cannabis use among sexually diverse youth. Cannabis is undoubtedly a polarising substance.

Many things can influence your happiness, many of which are totally outside of our control. Research suggests that 50% of happiness is determined by your genes, 10% by the circumstances in which you live, and 40% of happiness is defined by your actions, attitude and how you handle situations. Let's look at that 40%.

With multiple locations defaced with hate symbols, Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate the incidents. Residents in Newtown, Enmore, and Erskineville awoke to find homophobic slurs and Nazi-related symbols-including swastikas spray-painted on buildings and political posters.

The UK Supreme Court’s decision in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers will mean changes in how trans people in the UK access services and single-sex spaces.

This article is a lead on from: Breathwork. A Path to Healing & Connection. By taking the time to practise mindful breathing, you empower yourself to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and resilience. Remember, your breath is a powerful healer and guide, always available to support you in your journey.

Nestled in the Broken Head Nature Reserve, this idyllic cove has long been a safe space for queer connection. But today, the freedom that defined Kings Beach is under threat, sparking concern and activism within the LGBTIQ+ community.