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The former NSW Police Officer Matthew Cameron has pleaded not guilty to all sexual assault charges in the NSW District Court. The case, that...
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Shortland Street's Peter Burman as Sage Stewart(Smiling) speaking with Michael Galvin as Chris Warner (Supplied)

Shortland Street’s Peter Burman Talks Queer Representation

From saying the word ‘penis’ on primetime TV, to portraying throuples and open relationships, New Zealand’s flagship soap opera, Shortland Street, has never shied...
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Wicked Enchants the Big Screen with Queer Representation and Star-Studded Cast

After two decades of captivating audiences on stage, the beloved musical Wicked is set to make its cinematic debut on November 21, with a...
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The Men Of Melbourne Bare All In The Latest Elska

Elska, a project dedicated to sharing the bodies and voices of LGBTQ communities around the world, has put the spotlight on Melbourne for its...
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Lights Out and Looking Good: The 2024 Hottest Formula One Drivers

Formula One isn't just about lightning-fast machines and heart-stopping races. It's a sport brimming with captivating personalities, fierce rivalries, and undeniable glamour. And let's...
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Author Explores Bisexual Identity and Masculinity in Debut Novel

In a compelling blend of literary fiction and raw memoir, Sydney author Peter Matthews delves into the complexities of modern masculinity, sexual fluidity, and...
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European Court Bans Meta from Targeting Users Based on Sexual Orientation

In a landmark ruling, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has prohibited Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and...
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Shortland Street's Peter Burman as Sage Stewart(Smiling) speaking with Michael Galvin as Chris Warner (Supplied)

Shortland Street’s Peter Burman Talks Queer Representation

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Author Explores Bisexual Identity and Masculinity in Debut Novel

In a compelling blend of literary fiction and raw memoir, Sydney author Peter Matthews delves into the complexities of modern masculinity, sexual fluidity, and...
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Marchers on the Cahill Expressway (Daniel Boud - supplied)

New ABS Data: Over 900,000 Australians are LGBTI+

In a historic move, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the country's first experimental estimates of LGBTI+ populations, providing unprecedented insight into...
Matt Cameron court appearance. Credit: Manly Daily (Insert: Supplied in 2017)

Update: Matthew Cameron Pleads Not Guilty to All Sexual Assault Charges,...

The former NSW Police Officer Matthew Cameron has pleaded not guilty to all sexual assault charges in the NSW District Court. The case, that...
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Shortland Street's Peter Burman as Sage Stewart(Smiling) speaking with Michael Galvin as Chris Warner (Supplied)

Shortland Street’s Peter Burman Talks Queer Representation

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Meet The Queens: Drag Race Down Under is Back

Get ready to sashay away! The premiere date and dazzling new cast for the fourth season of Drag Race Down Under have been announced. The...
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Marchers on the Cahill Expressway (Daniel Boud - supplied)

New ABS Data: Over 900,000 Australians are LGBTI+

In a historic move, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the country's first experimental estimates of LGBTI+ populations, providing unprecedented insight into...
Matt Cameron court appearance. Credit: Manly Daily (Insert: Supplied in 2017)

Update: Matthew Cameron Pleads Not Guilty to All Sexual Assault Charges,...

The former NSW Police Officer Matthew Cameron has pleaded not guilty to all sexual assault charges in the NSW District Court. The case, that...
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Moscow police conducted raids on two prominent gay clubs last weekend, leading to the arrest of over 50 people, according to reports from pro-Russian...
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European Court Bans Meta from Targeting Users Based on Sexual Orientation

In a landmark ruling, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has prohibited Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and...
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Marchers on the Cahill Expressway (Daniel Boud - supplied)

New ABS Data: Over 900,000 Australians are LGBTI+

In a historic move, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the country's first experimental estimates of LGBTI+ populations, providing unprecedented insight into...
Openly gay Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva (front) with his boyfriend Gui Sampaio Ricardo (Instagram)

Brazilian Tennis Professional Comes Out, Marking Historic Moment

In a watershed moment for professional tennis, Brazilian player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva has become the first openly gay active male professional in...
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Marchers on the Cahill Expressway (Daniel Boud - supplied)

New ABS Data: Over 900,000 Australians are LGBTI+

In a historic move, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the country's first experimental estimates of LGBTI+ populations, providing unprecedented insight into...
Openly gay Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva (front) with his boyfriend Gui Sampaio Ricardo (Instagram)

Brazilian Tennis Professional Comes Out, Marking Historic Moment

In a watershed moment for professional tennis, Brazilian player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva has become the first openly gay active male professional in...
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A major breakthrough in the HIV prevention medication PrEP Australian shortage is on the horizon. The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and the Pharmaceutical...
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Australian PrEP Shortage Raises Concerns for HIV Prevention

A nationwide shortage of the vital HIV prevention drug, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), has sparked concern among Australian healthcare professionals and the LGBT+ community. The Australian...
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Australian Embassy Defies Iran’s Anti-LGBTQIA+ Laws, Celebrates Inclusion

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In a groundbreaking moment for global LGBTQ+ rights, a Ugandan activist has met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, securing his support in the...
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Brazilian Tennis Professional Comes Out, Marking Historic Moment

In a watershed moment for professional tennis, Brazilian player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva has become the first openly gay active male professional in...
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One Global Resorts and Conference Centre, Set to Become Sydney’s Premier...

In a significant move for the local Sydney hospitality industry, Iwan Sunito, Chairman and Group CEO of One Global Capital, has announced the rebranding...
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Getting Fit with Pridefit Founder Sam Leicht

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Concerning Figures Releases on LGBTQ+ Adverse Mental Health Outcomes

The adverse mental health of the LGBTQ+ community has been exposed economically in a report released. The report, written created by Deloitte, on the eve...
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Openly gay Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva (front) with his boyfriend Gui Sampaio Ricardo (Instagram)

Brazilian Tennis Professional Comes Out, Marking Historic Moment

In a watershed moment for professional tennis, Brazilian player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva has become the first openly gay active male professional in...
(L-R) Janne Puhakka and Rolf Nordmo (Instagram)

Boyfriend Confesses to Murder of Finnish Ice Hockey Star and LGBT+...

The LGBT+ community is reeling from the tragic news that Janne Puhakka, Finland's first openly gay ice hockey player, was killed by his partner,...
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One Global Resorts and Conference Centre, Set to Become Sydney’s Premier...

In a significant move for the local Sydney hospitality industry, Iwan Sunito, Chairman and Group CEO of One Global Capital, has announced the rebranding...
Meta safety issues

European Court Bans Meta from Targeting Users Based on Sexual Orientation

In a landmark ruling, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has prohibited Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and...
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One Global Resorts and Conference Centre, Set to Become Sydney’s Premier...

In a significant move for the local Sydney hospitality industry, Iwan Sunito, Chairman and Group CEO of One Global Capital, has announced the rebranding...
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The Men Of Melbourne Bare All In The Latest Elska

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