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Palmerston North is set to come alive with colour, glamour and fabulous performances as the Palmy Drag Fest returns for its fourth year from Wednesday 2 to Sunday 6 October. Henrique Beirao, AKA the dazzling drag queen Rhubarb Rouge, the mastermind behind Palmy Drag Fest, shares the personal stories...
Riverton man Teoti Jardine (80) lays bare the shock of discovering homophobia in his childhood and how he escaped to the other side of the world to feel safe and accepted.
I was born in Queenstown in 1944 and grew up on Kawarau Falls Sheep Station, which was my father's...
Over a hundred demonstrators converged on Sydney's central business district to voice their opposition to 'police brutality'.
The commotion erupted near Oxford Street on Flinders Street after the Pride in Protest group orchestrated an anti-police rally around 8:30 PM on Friday.
The demonstration brought traffic to a halt as participants brandished...
Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick has officially entered the race for the party's co-leadership following the announcement of James Shaw stepping down from the role.
Swarbrick, known for her proactive stance in New Zealand politics, declared her candidacy from Parliament, emphasising her commitment to leading the Green Party towards...
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Gay Rugby Referee Marcus Griffiths Overcomes Online Homophobia with Rugby League’s Support
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In the world of rugby league, referee Marcus Griffiths stands out for his officiating skills and his courageous stand against homophobic abuse. Griffiths, who came out as gay in 2021, has faced a barrage of homophobic messages and even death threats, a harrowing experience he shared publicly, sparking a...
In June 2022, Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura – Outing Violence and Rainbow Hub Waikato began researching the best ways to uplift Takatāpui and Rainbow elder voices. The research’s findings were published last month in a report, along with podcasts featuring highlights from community interviews. Lead Researcher Sandra Dickson discusses the...
Bandit Janthawan, the celebrated drag queen and fashion designer known as Bandit, who gained fame from "Drag Race Thailand" season two, has passed away at the age of 38.
The drag performer, who finished fourth in the 2019 series and won the season's acting challenge, passed away on Tuesday, December...
COUNTDOWN: FOUR MONTHS TO GO! Prepare for the unprecedented celebration of inclusion and diversity in sports at the Rainbow Games 2024 from Thursday 4 – Monday 8 April! Whether you're an experienced athlete or just starting out, there is something for everyone. The competitive and social divisions across Open...