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Tony Awards 2025: All the LGBTQ+ Winners and Show-Stopping Performances
The 78th Annual Tony Awards, held on Sunday 8 June, will go down as one of the most unforgettable – and fabulously queer –...
MAGA Influencer Charlie Kirk Tries to Insult Olympian Simone Biles — It Backfires Spectacularly
MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk has been widely mocked online after attempting to attack Olympic gymnast Simone Biles in a bizarre online feud over transgender...
Trump Administration Confirms Plan to Axe Funding for LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Hotline
The Trump administration has formally confirmed plans to eliminate federal funding for a “life-saving” prevention service dedicated to LGBTQ+ young people, sparking outrage among...
California Sues Trump DOJ Over Trans Athlete Ban
California has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice after the Trump administration ordered state schools to bar transgender girls from competing...
Trans Rights Groups to Stage UK’s Largest Ever Lobby Against EHRC Bathroom Ban
A large-scale lobby by trans people and their allies will take place in Westminster on 25 June, in direct response to the Equality and...
Opinion | No Book, No Buzz: Kirralie Smith’s Upcoming NZ Visit
Craig Young believes Kirralie Smith’s Low-Key NZ Tour is a sign of the Christian Right's shrinking influence in New Zealand.
Regular readers will be aware...
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Tony Awards 2025: All the LGBTQ+ Winners and Show-Stopping Performances
The 78th Annual Tony Awards, held on Sunday 8 June, will go down as one of the most unforgettable – and fabulously queer –...
MAGA Influencer Charlie Kirk Tries to Insult Olympian Simone Biles — It Backfires Spectacularly
MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk has been widely mocked online after attempting to attack Olympic gymnast Simone Biles in a bizarre online feud over transgender...
Karine Jean-Pierre Leaves Democratic Party, Urges America to “Think Beyond Party Lines”
Karine Jean-Pierre, the history-making former White House press secretary, has officially departed from the Democratic Party, marking a significant personal and political shift.
Jean-Pierre, 50,...
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Tony Awards 2025: All the LGBTQ+ Winners and Show-Stopping Performances
The 78th Annual Tony Awards, held on Sunday 8 June, will go down as one of the most unforgettable – and fabulously queer –...
The Books That Helped Me Understand My Trans Identity
Jennifer Shields gives a personal reflection on the impact trans literature has had on her, highlighting key books from Imogen Binnie, Emily St. James,...
Jamaica Moana: Legacy, Whakapapa, and Leading With Love
Oliver Hall discovers how Māori-Pasifika artist Jamaica Moana honours her father, leads in Sydney’s ballroom scene, and reclaims identity through whakapapa, aroha, and artistry.
In...
LIFESTYLE
“There’s No Such Thing as a Girl’s Beer!” How Beer Baroness Is Brewing Change
Oliver Hall discovers how Ava Nakagawa, founder of Beer Baroness, and business partner Andi Hickey are transforming New Zealand's craft beer scene with a...
Corporate Pride: Where Have All the Rainbows Gone?
Jessie Lewthwaite reflects on her first corporate Pride and questions why major brands are scaling back in 2025. Is this the end of rainbow...
Scientists Warn of HIV Surge as Trump Halts Vaccine Funding
The Trump administration has abruptly ended funding for a major HIV vaccine research initiative, a decision that scientists warn could set global progress against...
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“Winter Pride is Our Gay Christmas”: Sam Coulthard on Weddings, Welcomes, and Queenstown Magic!
With Drag Queens on a Farm and DJs on the Slopes, Festival director Sam Coulthard shares what makes Winter Pride so special.
When Sam Coulthard...
Community Outrage Reverses Closure of Queer Landmark for WorldPride in D.C
The National Park Service (NPS) has reversed a decision to close off Dupont Circle Park in Washington, D.C., during the final weekend of WorldPride...
Shakira “Heartbroken” After WorldPride DC Concert Cancelled
International pop star Shakira will no longer perform at the WorldPride Welcome Ceremony in Washington, D.C., after logistical challenges disrupted efforts to transport her...
OPINION
Opinion | No Book, No Buzz: Kirralie Smith’s Upcoming NZ Visit
Craig Young believes Kirralie Smith’s Low-Key NZ Tour is a sign of the Christian Right's shrinking influence in New Zealand.
Regular readers will be aware...
The Books That Helped Me Understand My Trans Identity
Jennifer Shields gives a personal reflection on the impact trans literature has had on her, highlighting key books from Imogen Binnie, Emily St. James,...
Opinion: A Political Turning Point for Post-Election Australia
Albanese won big, Peter Dutton lost his seat, and the Liberal Party elected its first female leader, Sussan Ley. Meanwhile, anti-trans politics flopped, and...
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Soundtrack Your Life — Win the New JBL Flip 7 from JB Hi-Fi
Win the JBL Flip 7, the ultimate portable speaker built to go wherever life takes you.
With 14 hours of battery life, waterproof durability, Bluetooth...
Glow on the Go — Win 3 x Bondi Sands Ultra Express Tanning Foams
Need a flawless tan fast? We’re giving away 3 x Bondi Sands Ultra Express Self Tanning Foams — your ticket to a rich, bronzed...
Overnight Glow-Up: Enter to Win Boost Lab’s Recovery Cream
Say goodnight to dullness and hello to a revitalised glow! Enter now for your chance to win 3 x Boost Lab Night Recovery Creams...
TRAVEL
Dutchess County: New York’s Tranquil, Queer-Friendly Gem
Oliver Hall finds Pride and peace in New York’s backyard.
After you’ve danced your heart out under the glitter cannons of New York Pride, or...
48 Hours in Dunedin: Art, Adventure, and Epic Eats
From edgy art, wild nature, mouth-watering eats, and a vibrant queer spirit — Dunedin is a creative escape like no other.
Arriving in Dunedin, there’s...
Travel | Sexy Sydney Is More Than Just Mardi Gras
Just when you thought your Mardi Gras FOMO couldn’t get any worse, Australia’s LGBTQ+ Mecca keeps giving us reasons to return.
We start our stay...
