Day: June 6, 2025

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 fringe religious parties were trounced. Craig Young asks what this means for Australia and its favourite neighbour? In just a few short weeks, the Australian political landscape has undergone a significant […]

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 focus on inclusivity, community, and exceptional brews, like the Queer Bear IPA. In a Christchurch brew scene steeped in tradition, Ava Nakagawa is a refreshing pour of boldness, wit, and unapologetic […]

A planned LGBTQIA+ forum in Malaysia has been indefinitely postponed after facing a torrent of online abuse, threats, and condemnation from government figures. Titled “Pride Care: Queer Stories & Sexual Health Awareness”, the event was scheduled for next month and aimed to provide a safe platform for the LGBTQIA+ community to share personal stories and […]

Three graduates of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs stood proudly among their classmates at Falcon Stadium, diplomas in hand, having successfully met the rigorous demands of military education. But unlike their peers, they were not commissioned as second lieutenants. The reason: they are transgender. This year marks the first time that out-transgender […]