Day: March 4, 2025
The 2025 Christchurch Pride Festival kicked off with a vibrant and defiant display of solidarity and celebration during the Walk of Support on Saturday. Despite the presence of protests from Destiny Church, the event shone brightly, epitomising the strength and diversity of our communities. In a striking twist, several Christian groups joined the day, not […]
Turkey’s latest judicial reform package is set to introduce a new criminal offense targeting the “promotion or encouragement of homosexuality,” alongside stricter regulations on gender transition procedures. The proposed changes mark the country’s first explicit legislative move against what officials describe as “homogenisation and degenderisation trends” in society. LGBTQ+ ‘Promotion’ to Be Criminalised The draft […]
The Wellington City Council has announced plans to remove a pedestrian crossing painted in the colours of the transgender flag, which appeared in Berhampore. A post on a local community Facebook page showed road cones surrounding the crossing, which featured light blue, pink, and white stripes. The unauthorised artwork received an outpouring of support from […]
One of Doctor Who’s most iconic directors has voiced his hopes for greater exploration of the Doctor’s sexuality in the upcoming season, emphasising that “queerness shapes you.” The highly anticipated 15th series of Doctor Who—marketed as “season two” due to production changes and Disney+ securing international broadcasting rights—premieres on 12 April. Fans are eager to […]
A Sydney man has been convicted for a homophobic attack that took place in Darlinghurst last November, an incident that had previously gone unreported in the media. The case has only now come to light after video footage was released, leading to the offender’s conviction and public apology. Gay Hate Crime Conviction in Sydney’s LGBTQIA+ […]
Pedro Pascal has once again shown unwavering support for the transgender community, taking to Instagram last week to shut down transphobic trolls after sharing a powerful message of solidarity. The Last of Us star posted an image with the statement: “A world without trans people has never existed and never will.” However, it was his […]
An awards season full of unexpected twists reached its grand finale at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday night. The biggest winner of the evening was Sean Baker’s Anora, which dominated with five Oscar wins out of its six nominations, including the prestigious Best Picture award. While many of the night’s outcomes followed predictions—such as […]