On the eastern fringe of the city adjoining suburbs of Surry Hills and Darlinghurst, you can explore Sydney's famous Oxford Street, which is lined with a range of popular LGBTIQ+ nightlife venues and many other queer-focused businesses, as well as a diverse selection of cafés and restaurants. Be sure to grab an afternoon drink at one of the many local queer pubs which have been serving locals for decades.
A self-described “androgynous construct”, Venus is a much-loved mainstay in Canberra’s LGBTIQ+ performance spaces. Their unique take on drag performance, merging elements of cabaret, performance art and comedy, has captivated Canberra audiences for over 15 years.
Discover all of New South Wales upcoming LGBTIQ+ festivals and unmissable events for 2025. Celebrate all year around with something for everyone in Sydney, surrounds and regional NSW. Pride events, queer film festivals, LGBTIQ+ art, markets, pop-ups, music, expos and more.
Heart breaking news from the staff at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium! Sphen and Magic shot to fame in 2018 when news of their same-sex male relationship made global headlines. Dubbed ‘the penguin power couple,’ the adorable and loyal duo celebrated six years together, successfully adopting and raising two chicks – Sphengic (Lara) in 2018 and Clancy in 2020.
Just two months before the ACT elections, Philippa Moss, the former CEO of Canberra’s LGBTIQ+ community organisation Meridian, has been appointed the new ACT Greens party director.
In what looks like a scene in from Margaret Atwood novel A handmade's Tale, after a significant overhaul by state Republicans in Florida, a college in Sarasota has discarded hundreds of books, many of which contained LGBTQ+ and other progressive themes.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Mpox (monkeypox) a global health emergency due to a sharp increase in cases, particularly in Central Africa, where the virus has mutated and is spreading rapidly.
According to a new study done by Gallup, most LGBTQ+ adults come out to their friends and family by age 22, however 18% of people surveyed in the United States study, said they have never come out to anyone.
