This week (Sunday 25 August 2024) the Australian federal government confirmed that it would not be changing the topics for the next census, despite the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) including gender, sexual orientation and variations of sex characteristics in the proposed shortlist.
Following the plebiscite on same-sex marriage, on 9 December 2017, the Marriage Act in Australia was changed to allow any two people the right to marry. As a wedding celebrant, I was very interested to see what would happen in terms of the number of people looking to get married and what impact, if any, the plebiscite had on what a modern ceremony looks like.
In the confines of their childhood family home, Sammy (Najée Tannous) and Youssif (Antony Makhlouf), two gay Lebanese-Australian brothers, grapple with loss and long-repressed fraternal tensions.
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.
Discover all of New South Wales upcoming LGBTIQ+ festivals and unmissable events for 2024 and 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.
Join Qwire for a fun social evening while testing your general knowledge skills. All monies raised from the evening will help support Qwire members’ attendance at Out & Loud in Perth in 2026 and Rainbow Refugee Action Canberra, which supports LGBTIQ+ refugees in resettling in our local community.
