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Rocker Melissa Ethridge reflects on her long career and survival

Melissa Ethridge is getting ready to bring out her first album in five years and is looking back on her life and career.

RAINBOWlers head to Albany Pride

What a perfect ay to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Check out the ‘Desert Ballads and Sharp Spurs’ exhibition during Mardi Gras

Kim Leutwyler is a queer and gender diverse visual...

On This Gay Day | Audre Lorde was born on this day in 1934

The poet became a prominent voice in the feminist and civil rights movements.

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Check out the ‘Desert Ballads and Sharp Spurs’ exhibition during Mardi Gras

Kim Leutwyler is a queer and gender diverse visual artist with roots in the American Southwest, now based in Sydney. During the Sydney Gay and...

Civil rights giant Reverend Jesse Jackson dies aged 84

A lifelong champion of civil rights Jesse Jackson spoke up for many marginalised communities including LGBTIQA+ people.

Trans woman accuses federal police of assault at Sydney Airport

Transgender woman Elly says she assaulted by AFP Officers in December.

Australia adds HIV concerns to Fiji travel advice

People travelling to the country are being urged to consider their sexual health practices.

Rainbow Giving Australia announce 16 grant recipients

From trans-led advocacy to First Nations community connection to intersex peer support — these community-led organisations are doing the vital work that keeps rainbow folk safe, connected, and thriving.

Fresh Tracks |  The latest tunes worth checking out

New tracks from Pash, Damon Albarn, Grian Chattem, Kae Tempest, Belvedere Kane, Spilata, Lola Young and Muna.

Elderly passenger to face court over cruise ship assault on young gay man

A 71 year old British man will face court over an alleged assault on a young gay man.

Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras season is underway

The flag has been raised above the Sydney Town Hall marking the start of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Church of England abandons proposals for same-sex blessings

The church says it will continue to look at the issue, but has ruled out any change at this point.

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RAINBOWlers head to Albany Pride

What a perfect ay to spend a Sunday afternoon.

The summer edition of Pride Networking Drinks is on this week

Head down to The Royal Hotel to mingle and schmooze.

Queer Book Club looks at ‘All The Young Men’

The autobiography of Ruth Coker Burks shares a first hand account of the AIDS crisis.

Michelle Rogers appointed chair of Rainbow Futures WA

The respected education and community leader takes up the role next month.

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Keiynan Lonsdale shares video for ‘Operation Heart Defence’

Singer and actor Keiynan Lonsdale has dropped a new video Operation Heart Defense featuring several tracks for his most recent mixtape. Back in 2023 Lonsdale...

After acclaimed shows in Melbourne and Sydney – Meow Meow heads to Perth

The acclaimed cabaret artist will bring her take on 'The Red Shoes' to His Majesty's Theatre as part of the festival of Perth.

Spin It: Mika, Lucinda Williams, Juliana Barwick & Mary Lattimore and PVA

Explore four new records that encapsulate different sounds and messages.

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On This Gay Day | Audre Lorde was born on this day in 1934

The poet became a prominent voice in the feminist and civil rights movements.

On This Gay Day | In 1994 author Randy Shilts passed away

Shilts in remembered for his groundbreaking work 'And The Band Played On'

On This Gay Day | The movie ‘Bringing Up Baby’ premiered

The film is recognised as the first time the word 'gay' was used in a mainstream film to described sexuality.

On This Gay Day | Soccer player Robbie Rogers came out

Robbie Rogers is one of the few top tier soccer player to share that they are gay.

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Geneva will be the host city for IAS 2027

IAS 2027, the 14th IAS Conference on HIV Science, will take place in Geneva, Switzerland.

‘Life Without Diabetes’ suggests a pathway for reversing the medical condition

Professor Roy Taylor's research offers suggestions on tackling diabetes.

The Last Mile | Whose responsibility is it to tackle the HIV goals?

At Better Together a lively discussion was held on how to achieve Australia's 2030 HIV goals.

The Last Mile | How can we make PrEP treatment more accessible?

New UK report calls for PrEP to be made more widely available through community pharmacies.

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UNSW threads together history and pride with Queer Community Quilt

The 3x5 metre collaborative artwork is inspired by the iconic AIDS Memorial Quilt.

ACON shares advice for safety and wellbeing this Mardi Gras season

The 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is in full swing and LGBTIQA+ community service ACON is sharing some timely advice.

The summer edition of Pride Networking Drinks is on this week

Head down to The Royal Hotel to mingle and schmooze.

Queer Book Club looks at ‘All The Young Men’

The autobiography of Ruth Coker Burks shares a first hand account of the AIDS crisis.

Michelle Rogers appointed chair of Rainbow Futures WA

The respected education and community leader takes up the role next month.

RAINBOWlers head to Albany Pride

What a perfect ay to spend a Sunday afternoon.

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Rocker Melissa Ethridge reflects on her long career and survival

Melissa Ethridge is getting ready to bring out her first album in five years and is looking back on her life and career.

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On This Gay Day | Audre Lorde was born on this day in 1934

The poet became a prominent voice in the feminist and civil rights movements.

Civil rights giant Reverend Jesse Jackson dies aged 84

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