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Shortland Street’s Peter Burman Talks Queer Representation

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Converse Launches “Proud to Be” 2025 Collection: A Decade of Pride...

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The Men Of Melbourne Bare All In The Latest Elska

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Meet The Queens: Drag Race Down Under is Back

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Luca George Bares All in New Single ‘Before You Hold Me’

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The Truth Behind the Justin Trudeau OnlyFans Rumour

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Melbourne’s Eagle Leather Calls for Support as Hoddle Street Home Goes...

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The owners of Melbourne’s iconic Eagle Leather have shared an emotional update about the future of the long-running business. In a post on social media,...

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New South Wales’ new hate crime legislation passed the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday night, marking an important step for LGBTQIA+ community safety across the...

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Chechen Commander Blames LGBTQ+ Ukrainians After Battlefield Defeat

Russian Judge Orders Man Deported Over Positive Mini Skirt Review

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Winter Pride Attendees Urged to Monitor for Mpox Symptoms

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Melbourne’s Eagle Leather Calls for Support as Hoddle Street Home Goes...

Gay Nation Team
The owners of Melbourne’s iconic Eagle Leather have shared an emotional update about the future of the long-running business. In a post on social media,...

NSW Passes New Hate Crime Laws to Protect LGBTQIA+ People

Gay Nation Team
New South Wales’ new hate crime legislation passed the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday night, marking an important step for LGBTQIA+ community safety across the...

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Mark Latham Ordered to Pay $100,000 Over Alex Greenwich Vilification

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More LGBTQIA+ Australians Can Now Donate Blood Under New Rules

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

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Indonesian Party Leader Sparks Backlash After Accusing Presidential Aide of Being...

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The leader of a conservative Muslim party in Indonesia has caused political controversy after posting a YouTube video accusing a close aide to President...

Chechen Commander Blames LGBTQ+ Ukrainians After Battlefield Defeat

Gay Nation Team
The commander of a Chechen special forces unit fighting for Russia in Ukraine has claimed that “LGBT” Ukrainian spies were responsible for hacking his...

Russian Judge Orders Man Deported Over Positive Mini Skirt Review

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Ghana MP Claims HIV Prevention Tools “Promote Homosexuality”

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Indonesian Party Leader Sparks Backlash After Accusing Presidential Aide of Being...

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The leader of a conservative Muslim party in Indonesia has caused political controversy after posting a YouTube video accusing a close aide to President...

Namibia Defends Slow Progress on LGBTQ+ Rights at UN Human Rights...

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Namibia’s government has told the United Nations Human Rights Council that any moves to expand LGBTIQ+ rights in the country must be weighed against...

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Namibia Defends Slow Progress on LGBTQ+ Rights at UN Human Rights...

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Namibia’s government has told the United Nations Human Rights Council that any moves to expand LGBTIQ+ rights in the country must be weighed against...

Trump Administration Investigates 36 Illinois School Districts Over LGBTQ+ Policies

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The Trump administration has launched civil rights investigations into 36 school districts in Illinois, focusing on how schools teach and manage issues relating to...
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Ghana MP Claims HIV Prevention Tools “Promote Homosexuality”

Gay Nation Team
Ghana’s AIDS Commission has defended its HIV prevention work after an anti-LGBTQ+ MP claimed that distributing condoms and lubricant promotes homosexuality. The comments were made...

HIV Treatment Visits Drop After Senegal Passes Harsh Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

Gay Nation Team
Concerns are growing that Senegal’s harsh new anti-LGBTQ+ law is already damaging efforts to combat HIV, with key populations reportedly avoiding healthcare services out...
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PrEP Shortage to Ease as New Manufacturer Joins the Market

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Australian PrEP Shortage Raises Concerns for HIV Prevention

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Winter Pride Attendees Urged to Monitor for Mpox Symptoms

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A Mother’s Fierce Tribute: Lesley Saddington’s Unflinching Biography of AIDS Warrior...

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Sniffies Users Fear App Will Lose Its Edge After $100 Million...

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Cruising app Sniffies has entered into a $100 million partnership with Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, prompting concern among users...

Atlanta Falcons Owner Shows LGBTQ+ Allyship With Major Donation

Gay Nation Team
Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons, has reportedly donated $1 million to The Trevor Project. The contribution was made through the Arthur M....

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO after 15 years,...

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More LGBTQIA+ Australians Can Now Donate Blood Under New Rules

WNBA Star Brianna Turner Condemns IOC Gender Testing Rules

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More LGBTQIA+ Australians Can Now Donate Blood Under New Rules

Gay Nation Team
New blood donation eligibility rules have officially come into effect across Australia, allowing more gay and bisexual men and transgender people in long-term monogamous...
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Distinguished Gentlemen and Women Ride For Men’s Health

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Male Bisexuality is Real – Study Confirms

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British Olympian James Ellington Under Fire For Transphobic Comments

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Atlanta Falcons Owner Shows LGBTQ+ Allyship With Major Donation

Gay Nation Team
Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons, has reportedly donated $1 million to The Trevor Project. The contribution was made through the Arthur M....

WNBA Star Brianna Turner Condemns IOC Gender Testing Rules

Gay Nation Team
WNBA player Brianna Turner has criticised the International Olympic Committee’s new gender testing rules, arguing that women athletes like herself should not be used...
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Mitch Brown in his playing days at the West Coast Eagles (Instagram)

Mitch Brown Makes AFL History as First Male Player to Come...

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NFL Male Cheerleaders Shut Down Online Hate with Style

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Brazilian Tennis Professional Comes Out, Marking Historic Moment

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Sniffies Users Fear App Will Lose Its Edge After $100 Million...

Gay Nation Team
Cruising app Sniffies has entered into a $100 million partnership with Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, prompting concern among users...

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO after 15 years,...

Gay Nation Team
Tim Cook is stepping down as chief executive of Apple after 15 years in the role, bringing to a close one of the most...
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One Global Resorts and Conference Centre, Set to Become Sydney’s Premier...

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European Court Bans Meta from Targeting Users Based on Sexual Orientation

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Pride Month: Apple Unveils 2024 Pride Collection – Rainbow Bling or...

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Unveiling Dirty Code: A Bold Approach to Dating Preferences

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One Global Resorts and Conference Centre, Set to Become Sydney’s Premier...

Tony Richens
In a significant move for the local Sydney hospitality industry, Iwan Sunito, Chairman and Group CEO of One Global Capital, has announced the rebranding...
Elska Melbourne

The Men Of Melbourne Bare All In The Latest Elska

Gay Nation Team
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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Nine Years of Elska Sharing Diverse Queer Photography and Stories

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All Aboard for Pride! Drag Storytime Takes Over Melbourne Tram

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Rainbow Train Revs Up for Rome Pride with Mixed Reactions

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