Day: April 10, 2025

Apr 10
🎨 Fabulous, Not Foolish: Renovating Without Over-Capitalising

We love a glow-up. Whether it’s a bold wall colour, a sparkling new kitchen handle, or just banishing that tired beige your landlord insists is “neutral,” refreshing your space can feel like the ultimate act of self-expression. But when does zhuzhing your home turn from fabulous to financially foolish?  Welcome to your guide on how […]

Apr 10
Christian Podcaster Claims Airport Scanners Might ‘Turn You Gay’

Far-right Christian nationalist podcaster Andrew Isker has gone viral after admitting he refuses to go through airport body scanners out of fear they might “turn him gay”, instead requesting full-body patdowns by male TSA agents. During a recent episode of his podcast, co-hosted with C. Jay Engel, Isker criticised the erosion of civil liberties following […]

Apr 10
Ted Cruz Threatens Congressional Action Against USA Fencing Over Trans Inclusion

Republican Senator Ted Cruz has threatened USA Fencing with congressional consequences after the organisation reaffirmed its policy supporting the inclusion of transgender women in competitive sport. USA Fencing came under right-wing scrutiny after athlete Stephanie Turner, 31, refused to compete against trans competitor Redmond Sullivan at last month’s Cherry Blossom Open tournament at the University […]

Apr 10
CubaDupa 2025: A Weekend of Magic, Music, and Movement in the Heart of Wellington

CubaDupa returned with a bang in 2025, transforming Wellington’s iconic Cuba Street into a vibrant hub of creativity, community, and celebration. Taking place over the weekend of 29–30 March, the free street festival brought together thousands of locals and visitors for two unforgettable days of artistic expression, spontaneity, and joy. This year’s festival featured an […]

Apr 10
Kit Connor on Heartstopper’s Future: “You Don’t Want a 30-Year-Old in High School”

Heartstopper star Kit Connor has weighed in on the possibility of a fourth season of the hit LGBTQ+ Netflix series, saying he wouldn’t want to return “just for the sake of making it.” Connor, 21, has played the beloved role of Nick Nelson — the kind-hearted rugby player and boyfriend to Charlie Spring (played by […]

Apr 10
“All Stars Is for Losers”: Bob the Drag Queen Spills on Why They Won’t Return

Bob the Drag Queen has made it crystal clear: a return to RuPaul’s Drag Race isn’t on the cards anytime soon — if ever. The season eight champion, long adored by fans for their wit, style, and activism, recently joined Too Hot to Handle star Harry Jowsey on his podcast Boyfriend Material, where they shut […]

Apr 10
Fencer Disqualified After Refusing to Compete Against Trans Woman

A fencer in the United States has ignited international controversy after she refused to compete against a transgender woman during a recent tournament in Maryland. In a viral video from the Cherry Blossom Open, Stephanie Turner is seen removing her mask and kneeling in front of her scheduled opponent, trans athlete Redmond Sullivan, instead of […]

Apr 10
Australia: Mother Takes Legal Action Against Queensland Health Over Trans Healthcare Freeze

The mother of a transgender teenager has launched legal action against Queensland Health Director-General Dr David Rosengren, following the state’s decision to suspend access to puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for new under-18 patients. The woman, whose identity remains confidential to protect her daughter’s privacy, has successfully obtained a Supreme Court order compelling […]