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Snail Mail delivers new single ‘My Maker’

It's the second single from Snail Mail's upcoming album 'Ricochet'.

On This Gay Day | William Lygon, NSW's bisexual governor was born

Lord Beauchamp was the 20th Governor of New South Wales, thirty years after he competed his term of service he was outed as a homosexual and forced into exile.

Sexual assault trial of former MP Rory Amon begins in Sydney

The former NSW Liberal MP is facing a raft of charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a child.

New appointments in Perth dance companies

West Australian Ballet and Co3 have both announced new appointments.

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Sexual assault trial of former MP Rory Amon begins in Sydney

The former NSW Liberal MP is facing a raft of charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a child.

New appointments in Perth dance companies

West Australian Ballet and Co3 have both announced new appointments.

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.

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Rainbow Migrants to host free legal information sessions

Topics include renting and housing rights, visa and migration issues, discrimination and police.

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.

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Rocker Melissa Etheridge 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.

‘True Colors’ songwriter Billy Steinberg dies aged 75

Alongside Tom Kelly, Steinberg wrote some of the most iconic hits of the 1980s and 1990s.

Get a sample of the entire upcoming Bebe Rexha album in four minutes

Thanks to Diplo you can hear a 'supercut' of the forthcoming album.

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On This Gay Day | William Lygon, NSW's bisexual governor was born

Lord Beauchamp was the 20th Governor of New South Wales, thirty years after he competed his term of service he was outed as a homosexual and forced into exile.

On This Gay Day | WA MP claims lesbians bounce on each other

The debate to equalise the age of consent saw some shocking comments from politicians.

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'

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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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RAINBOWlers head to Albany Pride

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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.

Rainbow Migrants to host free legal information sessions

Topics include renting and housing rights, visa and migration issues, discrimination and police.

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Snail Mail delivers new single ‘My Maker’

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