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The Truth Behind the Justin Trudeau OnlyFans Rumour

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Rumours have been swirling online that Justin Trudeau has a secret son on OnlyFans — and, unsurprisingly, the internet has been having a field...

Heartstopper Forever Promises an Emotional Last Chapter for Nick and Charlie

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Netflix is closing the book on one of its most beloved queer love stories, with Heartstopper Forever - the final chapter in the Heartstopper story,...

EU Court Ruling Puts Immediate Pressure on Péter Magyar Over Hungary’s...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Pastor Silas Shelton Admits to Sex Crimes Against a Minor

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Heartstopper Forever Promises an Emotional Last Chapter for Nick and Charlie

Gay Nation Team
Netflix is closing the book on one of its most beloved queer love stories, with Heartstopper Forever - the final chapter in the Heartstopper story,...

Season Two of Heated Rivalry Is Set to Be Darker, Riskier...

Gay Nation Team
Heated Rivalry showrunner Jacob Tierney has teased a much more intense second season, saying the next chapter in Shane and Ilya’s story will move...
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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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Converse is once again stepping out in style and solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, unveiling its much-anticipated “Proud to Be” 2025 collection. Marking ten...
Elska Melbourne

The Men Of Melbourne Bare All In The Latest Elska

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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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Buckle Up for Pride: Bonds and the Northern Territory Take You...

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Prada Fall/Winter 2024: Reconnecting to Nature Under Glass and Neon

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Troye Sivan: GQ’s Aussie Man of the Year

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The Truth Behind the Justin Trudeau OnlyFans Rumour

Gay Nation Team
Rumours have been swirling online that Justin Trudeau has a secret son on OnlyFans — and, unsurprisingly, the internet has been having a field...
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Dance, desire and defiance: Luke Cornish on taking Dance Life to...

Tony Richens
From body image and queer identity to the brutal realities of making it as a professional dancer, Luke Cornish’s new feature documentary Dance For...
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Author Explores Bisexual Identity and Masculinity in Debut Novel

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Drag Race Down Under Season 4 Launch. From L to R: Lucina Innocence, Vybe, Mandy Moobs, Olivia Dreams, Freya Armani, Max Drag Queen, Brenda Bressed, Lazy Susan, Nikita Iman, Karna Ford.

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

Gay Nation Team
Rumours have been swirling online that Justin Trudeau has a secret son on OnlyFans — and, unsurprisingly, the internet has been having a field...

Heartstopper Forever Promises an Emotional Last Chapter for Nick and Charlie

Gay Nation Team
Netflix is closing the book on one of its most beloved queer love stories, with Heartstopper Forever - the final chapter in the Heartstopper story,...

Season Two of Heated Rivalry Is Set to Be Darker, Riskier...

Dance for your life - Dean Lee choreographing the dance routine in London

Dance, desire and defiance: Luke Cornish on taking Dance Life to...

Heated Rivalry

Why I hated (and loved) Heated Rivalry

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

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EU Court Ruling Puts Immediate Pressure on Péter Magyar Over Hungary’s...

Gay Nation Team
Hungary’s incoming government is already facing a major first test after the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that the country’s so-called...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Pastor Silas Shelton Admits to Sex Crimes Against a Minor

Gay Nation Team
Silas H. Shelton, a pastor from the U.S. state of Ohio who had previously spoken out against LGBTQ+ visibility in schools, has pleaded guilty...

Online Support Surges for Gay Father Arrested After Anti-LGBTQ+ Ambush

UK Public Libraries Criticised for Stocking Controversial Book on Trans Children

Dave Chappelle says Republicans ‘weaponised’ his trans jokes — but critics...

First Person Jailed Under Senegal’s New Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

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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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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...
Drag Race Down Under Season 4 Launch. From L to R: Lucina Innocence, Vybe, Mandy Moobs, Olivia Dreams, Freya Armani, Max Drag Queen, Brenda Bressed, Lazy Susan, Nikita Iman, Karna Ford.

Meet The Queens: Drag Race Down Under is Back

Gay Nation Team
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...
Luca George - Before You Hold Me

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

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First Official Stats: 4.9% of New Zealanders Identify as LGBTIQ+

Mpox breakout at Winter Pride

Winter Pride Attendees Urged to Monitor for Mpox Symptoms

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Troye Sivan Announces Down Under Tour with Rising LGBTQ+ Artist Nick...

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

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

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Author Explores Bisexual Identity and Masculinity in Debut Novel

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

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Wicked Enchants the Big Screen with Queer Representation and Star-Studded Cast

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EU Court Ruling Puts Immediate Pressure on Péter Magyar Over Hungary’s...

Gay Nation Team
Hungary’s incoming government is already facing a major first test after the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that the country’s so-called...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Pastor Silas Shelton Admits to Sex Crimes Against a Minor

Gay Nation Team
Silas H. Shelton, a pastor from the U.S. state of Ohio who had previously spoken out against LGBTQ+ visibility in schools, has pleaded guilty...

Online Support Surges for Gay Father Arrested After Anti-LGBTQ+ Ambush

UK Public Libraries Criticised for Stocking Controversial Book on Trans Children

Dave Chappelle says Republicans ‘weaponised’ his trans jokes — but critics...

First Person Jailed Under Senegal’s New Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

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Anti-LGBTQ+ Pastor Silas Shelton Admits to Sex Crimes Against a Minor

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Silas H. Shelton, a pastor from the U.S. state of Ohio who had previously spoken out against LGBTQ+ visibility in schools, has pleaded guilty...

Online Support Surges for Gay Father Arrested After Anti-LGBTQ+ Ambush

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Online donors have raised more than US$71,000 to help cover the legal costs of David Vulin, a gay father who was arrested and later...
Heated Rivalry

Why I hated (and loved) Heated Rivalry

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NFL Male Cheerleaders Shut Down Online Hate with Style

Dissecting the Case for Queer Actors in Queer Roles

Marchers on the Cahill Expressway (Daniel Boud - supplied)

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

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Heated Rivalry

Why I hated (and loved) Heated Rivalry

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Everybody is (or was — I’m late as usual) talking about Jacob Tierney’s Heated Rivalry — its edginess, and controversy. And, I’m all for...
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NFL Male Cheerleaders Shut Down Online Hate with Style

Gay Nation Team
Minnesota Vikings' male cheerleaders Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn are defying stereotypes and inspiring fans by showing how inclusivity and athleticism are thriving in...

Dissecting the Case for Queer Actors in Queer Roles

Marchers on the Cahill Expressway (Daniel Boud - supplied)

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

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

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Author Explores Bisexual Identity and Masculinity in Debut Novel

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PrEP Shortage to Ease as New Manufacturer Joins the Market

Gay Nation Team
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

Tony Richens
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...
Mpox breakout at Winter Pride

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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Toxic Masculinity Takes Root in Adolescence

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Budget Paves the Way for Near-Zero HIV Transmission, But Will It...

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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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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...

WNBA Star Brianna Turner Condemns IOC Gender Testing Rules

Heated Rivalry

Why I hated (and loved) Heated Rivalry

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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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...
Sam Leicht from Pridefit (Supplied)

Getting Fit with Pridefit Founder Sam Leicht

Tony Richens
Sam Leicht didn’t always know he was going to find a career in fitness,  the Wisconsin native attended school in Cleveland for music theatre...
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Concerning Figures Releases on LGBTQ+ Adverse Mental Health Outcomes

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Danilo David with his Triumph Black Bobber. (Supplied)

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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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...
Heated Rivalry

Why I hated (and loved) Heated Rivalry

Tom Naves
Everybody is (or was — I’m late as usual) talking about Jacob Tierney’s Heated Rivalry — its edginess, and controversy. And, I’m all for...
Mitch Brown in his playing days at the West Coast Eagles (Instagram)

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

gay cheerleaders

NFL Male Cheerleaders Shut Down Online Hate with Style

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

(L-R) Janne Puhakka and Rolf Nordmo (Instagram)

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

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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...
Nine year celebration for Elska

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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Current Mr Gay Pride Australia Dion Alexander leaves for South Africa on Saturday to represent Australia at the 2023 Mr Gay World competition. Crowned Mr...
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