Category: Lifestyle

Oct 14
Trans Swimmer Targeted by Fabricated Anti-LGBTQ+ Quotes on Social Media

Swimming Australia has condemned the circulation of false anti-LGBTQ+ statements attributed to Olympic champion Mollie O’Callaghan, which targeted trans swimmer Lia Thomas. The national body has called for the immediate removal of the fabricated quotes from social media platforms. Over the past week, misleading posts have surfaced across Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), falsely […]

Oct 13
High Class & High Altitude: My Dreamy United Polaris Journey 

Flying long-haul isn’t usually something I look forward to, but flying United Airlines’ Polaris Business Class turned my recent trip from Auckland to the UK into something I genuinely enjoyed. It felt less like a means to an end, and more like part of the holiday itself. Between cosy lie-flat beds, luxe lounges, and incredible […]

Oct 11
Josh Cavallo: ‘Being an Openly Gay Footballer Is Still a Toxic Experience’

Australian footballer Josh Cavallo has spoken candidly about the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ players in men’s football, saying there are still “mountains” of work to be done to combat homophobia in the sport. In a revealing interview with BBC Sport, the 25-year-old midfielder reflected on life as one of the few openly gay male […]

Oct 11
National Autistic Society Slams RFK Jr’s “Dangerous” Circumcision Autism Misinformation

The UK’s National Autistic Society (NAS) has strongly criticised US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for spreading false claims linking circumcision and painkillers to autism. During a recent US government cabinet meeting, Kennedy claimed that circumcised individuals experience “double the rate of autism” — a claim not backed by scientific evidence. While a single […]

Oct 09
YOUR NEXT COLOUR CRUSH

Resene presents the interior hues guaranteed to slay this spring!  Colour has entered its main character era. This season, we’re not blending into the background, we’re sashaying front and centre with hues that are bold, soft, seductive, and serving all the looks. Whether your vibe is And Just Like That sophistication or Drag Race drama, […]

Oct 06
The World’s Greatest Arts Festival 

Edinburgh in August is like nowhere else on Earth. For one extraordinary month, this elegant, cobblestoned city is transformed into a sprawling, open-access carnival of creativity. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world’s largest arts festival, and Oliver Hall believes that experiencing it should be a bucket-list essential for queer culture lovers everywhere.  But it’s […]

Oct 03
Colombian Court Orders Volleyball League to End Trans Ban

A Colombian court has ruled that a regional volleyball league must reverse its ban on transgender athletes, stating the policy violates constitutional rights. The Liga Antioqueña de Voleibol – the volleyball governing body in Colombia’s Antioquia region – was ordered by the nation’s constitutional court to amend its discriminatory regulations and allow trans athletes to […]

Oct 01
Nissan ARIYA Review: Chic, Clever, and Quietly Electric

Let’s be honest — not all electric SUVs are created equal. Some shout. Some strut. But Nissan’s ARIYA? It glides in with poise and purpose, all sleek lines and zen energy. With sharp Japanese styling, a sculptural “shield” front, and a minimalist interior that feels more boutique hotel than traditional car cabin, the ARIYA is […]