The LGBTQIA+ community is mourning the loss of Brent Thorpe, a Sydney‑based performer, comedian and playwright whose razor‑sharp wit, theatrical bravado and generous spirit made him a beloved figure across queer stages and scenes.

New data has revealed something the UK has never seen before: clear evidence that sexual minority people die earlier, and at higher rates, than their straight or heterosexual peers.

In a message to community members, CEO Jesse Matheson explained that the organisation has been working to stabilise its finances after two years of significant losses, with the Mardi Gras Party being a leading contributor to the deficit since the loss of the Royal Hall of Industries venue in 2020.

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.

Russia has officially branded a leading global LGBTIQ+ rights organisation, ILGA World, as “undesirable”. This label effectively makes it a crime for people in Russia to work with or support the group. The move deepens an already harsh crackdown on queer activism and international human rights work inside the country.

OpenAI has announced plans to introduce advertising in ChatGPT in the United States. Ads will appear on the free version and the low-cost Go tier, but not for Pro, Business, or Enterprise subscribers.

The ACT Labor Government has confirmed it will move to strengthen the Territory’s anti‑vilification laws, arguing that Canberra needs clearer, tougher tools to respond to rising hate speech and abuse.

Victoria leading the way. The Victorian Parliament has passed expanded anti‑hate speech laws that explicitly protect LGBTIQ+ people, including trans and gender diverse folks, from serious vilification – on the street and online.

Earlier this week Executive Council of Australian Jewry voiced its support for expanded anti-vilification protections for all minority groups. LGBTIQ+ Australians face alarmingly high rates of harm, harassment and violence for being who they are.

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a new law banning what authorities describe as LGBTQ+ “propaganda, a move that has drawn both local support and sharp criticism from human rights advocates and LGBTQ+ communities.

In exciting news, in a deal that goes both ways, Australians could soon be able to move to Europe for up to 4 years under a new arrangement being forged between Australia and the European Union. What you’ll learn in this article What the new EU–Australia mobility idea actually is How it differs from current European visa rules for Australians Why it’s being discussed now, and what still needs to happen What this could mean for work, study and queer Aussies eyeing a European move Currently, Australians can already visit most of Europe without a visa for short trips. Under Schenge…