Feb 2, 2025
USA
Trans pilot was wrongly blamed for air disaster
Jo Ellis is a transgender US helicopter pilot who has served the Virginia National Guard for over 15 years. She was ABSOLUTELY NOT the pilot of the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 midair as it was approaching Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Jan 29, 2025
Social Media
Meta's new policies will harm the LGBTIQ+ community
Many of us in the LGBTIQ+ community were alarmed to hear about the change to Meta's Hateful Conduct policy and the removal of independent fact-checkers to moderate its platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram.
Jan 27, 2025
Wellbeing
The aftermath of opposition to equality
Led by Research Fellow Karinna Saxby at The Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, a new study has been released using data from the 2017 marriage equality postal vote (plebiscite) and the 2021 Australian census.
Jan 23, 2025
Mens Health
Chemsex, Party and Play... what are its risks?
What happened yesterday is a blur. The plate of drugs is still on the coffee table, but there’s not even a hint of a hangover. Inhibitions disappeared completely last night, and sexual pleasure seemed limitless.
Jan 23, 2025
SYD | FEB-APR 2025
Black Family – Aboriginal Love
The 'Black Family – Aboriginal Love' — Boomalli’s 2025 Mardi Gras exhibition — will open on Friday 21st of February 2025 and continue until Saturday 12th April 2025.
Jan 22, 2025
Health
Australian LGBTIQ+ National Health Care Plan
The latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows 1 in 20 (4.5%) Australians over 16 are part of the LGBTIQ+ community. For perspective: at around 900,000 people, that’s similar to the population of Canberra (ACT) and Tasmania combined.
Jan 21, 2025
USA
President Trump declares "There Are Only Two Genders"
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the LGBTIQ+ community, America's new President, Donald Trump, has signed an executive order declaring that the U.S. government will recognise only two genders, male and female.
Jan 17, 2025
FILM REVEIW
Daniel Craig plays Queer in Guadagnino’s erotic drama
With its strong performances, particularly from Daniel Craig, and its bold narrative choices, Queer the film is set to be a significant talking point in cinema for 2025.
Jan 15, 2025
CBR | 2025
Don't miss these unforgettable events in Canberra
Iconic favourites return to Canberra including Enlighten Festival and Canberra Balloon Spectacular in autumn, truffle celebrations in winter, Floriade in spring, and the SpringOUTW pride festival as we head into another hot and fabulous summer.
These signature events, along with live music, festival and vibrant celebrations, promise something for everyone in 2025.
JANUARY 2025 EVENTS
NATIONAL MUSEUM : POMPEII : UNTIL 4 MAY
Discover what life was like in the ancient city of Pompeii before the fateful eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. See remarkable artefacts including frescoes, jewell…