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Expanded queer festival scours globe for headliners

Expanded queer festival scours globe for headliners

Skank Sinatra is among the headline acts at the largest centre for queer history and culture in a festival program nearly triple the size of its debut.

Rainbow buildings to highlight 'invisible' issue

Rainbow buildings to highlight 'invisible' issue

Rainbow buildings to highlight 'invisible' issue

Rainbow buildings to highlight 'invisible' issue

More than 60 per cent of LGBTQI people report having experienced domestic or family violence, but for many support is limited or inaccessible.

Trans people 'attacked by same groups targeting Jews'

Trans people 'attacked by same groups targeting Jews'

Trans people 'attacked by same groups targeting Jews'

Trans people 'attacked by same groups targeting Jews'

The head of a prominent inquiry into gay hate crimes will probe protections for vulnerable communities after a change based on race and religion in February.

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Single homophobic tweet to cost Latham more than $500k

Single homophobic tweet to cost Latham more than $500k

Former Labor leader Mark Latham will be forced to pay a massive bill after he was found to have defamed a rival MP in an explicit homophobic tweet.

'Historic moment' as conversion therapy outlawed

'Historic moment' as conversion therapy outlawed

New laws protecting LGBTQI people from “abhorrent” conversion practices have been welcomed as a "historic moment".

Why Latham refused to apologise for homophobic tweet

Why Latham refused to apologise for homophobic tweet

Controversial former Labor leader Mark Latham’s excuse for not apologising to a rival MP over a homophobic tweet has been revealed amid a fiery court battle.

Teammate didn't know about death threats to Cavallo

Teammate didn't know about death threats to Cavallo

Adelaide midfielder Stefan Mauk didn't know gay teammate Josh Cavallo receives death threats every day, and says it shows the importance of pride initiatives.

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Tired dancing feet, high spirits after Mardi Gras

Tired dancing feet, high spirits after Mardi Gras

Tired dancing feet, high spirits after Mardi Gras

Tired dancing feet, high spirits after Mardi Gras

The task of cleaning up Sydney's streets from glitter and feathers is under way after Mardi Gras revellers celebrated the world's biggest evening LGBTQI parade.

Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights

Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights

Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights

Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights

Thousands of rainbow-clad paraders have tapped to choreographed numbers or moved in euphoric bliss in the 47th annual Sydney Mardi Gras.

The legends making a 'loud and proud' Mardi Gras debut

The legends making a 'loud and proud' Mardi Gras debut

The legends making a 'loud and proud' Mardi Gras debut

The legends making a 'loud and proud' Mardi Gras debut

Representing the La Perouse LGBTQI community, their allies and Elders, the LaPa Legends will make their debut at Mardi Gras 2025.

Mardi Gras parade freedom cry against threats to rights

Mardi Gras parade freedom cry against threats to rights

Mardi Gras parade freedom cry against threats to rights

Mardi Gras parade freedom cry against threats to rights

Dressed in their finest feathers and leathers, Mardi Gras participants will bring a serious and global message to the 2025 parade.

Focus on freedom as thousands celebrate Mardi Gras fair

Focus on freedom as thousands celebrate Mardi Gras fair

Focus on freedom as thousands celebrate Mardi Gras fair

Focus on freedom as thousands celebrate Mardi Gras fair

The first big Mardi Gras event of 2025 has drawn a crowd of thousands as organisers hope its theme resonates with the LGBTQI community and beyond.

Mark Latham appeals $140k award over 'vulgar' tweet

Mark Latham appeals $140k award over 'vulgar' tweet

Mark Latham appeals $140k award over 'vulgar' tweet

Mark Latham appeals $140k award over 'vulgar' tweet

Mark Latham will try overturn $140,000 in damages over a defamatory tweet claiming an independent MP and LGBTQI advocate engaged in "disgusting" sex acts.

March goes on as LGBTQI movement stares down MAGA hate

March goes on as LGBTQI movement stares down MAGA hate

March goes on as LGBTQI movement stares down MAGA hate

March goes on as LGBTQI movement stares down MAGA hate

LGBTQI members and advocates have bared their skin and souls in sweltering heat at an annual pride march as the community warns it is under renewed threat.

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Dutton shuts down Nationals' call for gender debate

There are no plans to change the coalition's position on transgender rights, Peter Dutton says, following US President Donald Trump's executive orders.

Police pull out of major pride march over uniform ban

A major pride march will not feature officers after a state police force withdrew from participating following a ban on uniforms.

'Insulting': trans music tutor sues Catholic schools

A transgender tutor has accused a Catholic schools body of failing to let her work after she transitioned and asking invasive questions about her bathroom use.

Queer group slams 'slap on the wrist' over Nazi salute

A queer activist collective has criticised the sentence of an "ignorant" man who performed a Nazi salute and disrupted a transgender support march.

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Latham fights for right to repeat 'disgusting' MP claim

A court has been asked to permanently restrain Mark Latham from again uttering a defamatory and sexually explicit remark about a political rival.

Mardi Gras votes to let police march in 2025 parade

A proposal to stop police from marching at the 2025 Mardi Gras parade has been narrowly voted down by organisers.

Drug forum ends on sour note as diversity challenged

Accusations of diversity issues and "sanitised" recommendations have marred the end of a nation-leading forum centred on reducing community drug harms.

Young gay and lesbian staff target of sexual misconduct

Most young LGBTQI employees say they have been sexually assaulted or harassed in the workplace and supporters blame a culture that devalues their identity.

Homophobic abuse of mum-to-be Kerr condemned by fans

Homophobic abuse targeting Matildas captain Sam Kerr and her pregnant fiancee Kristie Mewis has been condemned by the Chelsea Pride LGBTQ+ supporters group.

Pioneering artist, 80, plays to his biggest crowd yet

Artist William Yang has been taking photographs since the 1970s, and will perform one of his groundbreaking monologues in front of his biggest audience ever.

Mardi Gras battles tragedy, costs to launch new program

The 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival has been launched with a renewed focus on diversity and inclusion.

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