Day: February 24, 2026

Feb 24
Queer Athletes Shine at 2026 Milan Winter Olympics with Record Medal Haul

Queer athletes have delivered a historic performance at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics, securing a record-breaking number of medals and marking a milestone moment for LGBTQ+ representation in sport. Of the 49 publicly out LGBTQ+ competitors who took part in the Games — which concluded on Sunday (22 February) — 19 athletes claimed medals in […]

Feb 24
Australian Drag Icon Maxi Shield Passes Away After Cancer Diagnosis

Drag Race Down Under star Drag Race Down Under performer Maxi Shield has died at the age of 51, five months after being diagnosed with cancer. The Sydney-based drag artist, born Kristopher Elliot, was widely celebrated as a stalwart of Australia’s drag community. News of her passing was shared by multiple friends and colleagues, prompting […]