Hundreds of dog lovers and rainbow community members gathered at Western Park in Ponsonby on Sunday, 8 March 2026 for Woof! – The Auckland Rainbow Dog Show, one of the city’s most colourful events. The annual celebration saw fabulous pups strut their stuff down the runway in categories like Best Dressed, Most Camp and Dog […]
If you thought queer cinema had already pushed every boundary imaginable, think again. Landing in New Zealand cinemas tomorrow, Pillion is a darkly funny, provocative and surprisingly tender exploration of love, power and identity that might just be the most mainstream depiction of gay BDSM ever to hit the big screen. Directed by Harry Lighton […]
California Governor, and potential Democratic Presidential nominee, Gavin Newsom has defended his long record of supporting transgender rights while also reiterating his belief that trans women competing in women’s sports presents fairness concerns. During an interview with journalist Katie Couric, Newsom was asked how he responds to critics who accuse him of undermining the trans […]
Five sit down with YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall to reflect on the pressures of sudden fame, burnout, and reclaiming the joy of their success. When I ask Five whether they’re secretly harbouring the one thing that would truly complete their boy band mythology, a member coming out as gay, Jay doesn’t hesitate. “Yes! We all […]
Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has raised a record $440,000 during this year’s festival season, with organisers crediting the milestone to strong community support and renewed confidence in the organisation’s future. Mardi Gras CEO Jesse Matheson described the fundraising success as a sign that the community continues to stand behind the iconic LGBTQIA+ celebration. […]
A long-standing LGBTQ+ nightclub in Birmingham, Alabama, has been destroyed by a fire, prompting an outpouring of grief from community members who say the venue played a vital role in their lives. The Quest Club, which first opened in 1982, was engulfed in flames around 10pm last Thursday. Firefighters from the Birmingham Fire and Rescue […]