Drag star Feminem will be hosting a social bingo game at The Court Hotel this month to help raise funds for The Pinnacle Foundation. The community based organisation provides mentorship opportunities for LGBT+ youth. The ‘Christmas in July’ themed bingo event is being held on Friday 26th July at The Court Hotel and there are […]
Aleph Melbourne have praised the work of Anton Hermann, a leader in Melbourne’s Jewish community, in fostering inclusion and acceptance of LGBTIQ+ people. Hermann was tragically killed in a cycling accident on July 6. Aleph Melbourne is a social, support and advocacy group for same-sex attracted, trans and gender diverse, and intersex people (and allies) who […]
Born to Sparkle has worked with local Indigenous Elders to create a First Nations-inspired glitter tattoo/sparkle range in time for NAIDOC week. Annually in July, NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia. NAIDOC week celebrates and acknowledges the history, culture and achievements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander First Nations people. Born to Sparkle […]
The Victorian Pride Centre has cemented LGBTIQ pride in Australia, laying the cornerstone of South-East Asia’s first Pride Centre. The Victorian Minister for Equality, Martin Foley, Mayor of Port Phillip Dick Gross and the Pride Centre Board Chair, Jude Munro poured and marked the first cornerstone of the building in the presence of dignitaries, supporters […]
Disrupted: The Festival of Ideas has just launched the program for their 2019 outing and it’s filled with thought provoking talks and seminars. The free event takes place at the State Library of WA on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July. Keynote speakers, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Leigh Sales, Prof Geoff Gallop, Dr Tracy Westerman, Bri […]
Mrs Sparkles time to shine has arrived! Belle Maccoll is a staunch mum, a small business owner and possesses an admirable amount of strength and resilience every day. In 2015, Belle barely escaped with her life after a head-on collision with an oncoming driver. “It was a really terrifying accident… very tragic” said her partner […]
Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras has announced their formal bid for WorldPride 2023. With support from the Department of Premier and Cabinet, ANZ, Tourism Australia and Qantas, an Australian delegation sets out this week to travel to key international destinations where they will present the case for Sydney to this marquee LGBTQI festival. WorldPride […]
Work on Victoria’s new Pride centre is progressing with work on the centre’s foundations well underway. “The start of foundation works cements our future as part of a progressive, vibrant and diverse Victoria” said Jude Munro AO, Chair of the Victorian Pride Centre. While viewing the site of Australia’s first LGBTIQ Pride Centre, Munro was […]
John Jeffrey ‘Janjep’ Carlos from The Philippines has been crowned Mr Gay World 2019. The competition was held in South Africa over the last few days, after the original host country Hong Kong was was forced to pull out at the last minute. Francisco Alvarado from Spain was declared 1st runner-up while Hungary’s Oliver Puszatai […]
Pride WA are hosting a membership launch at Connections Nightclub this weekend, offering the community an opportunity to sign up or renew memberships and support our local Pride organisation. Attendees who sign up on the night or during the month of May will go into the draw for a VIP Parade experience, with invites to […]
