Category: Lifestyle
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 […]
Jessie Lewthwaite reflects on her first corporate Pride and questions why major brands are scaling back in 2025. Is this the end of rainbow capitalism or a wake-up call for authentic allyship? When I was a fresh-faced queer in Melbourne, I attended my first corporate-sponsored Pride event. I won’t name the brand—legal dramas aren’t something […]
The Trump administration has abruptly ended funding for a major HIV vaccine research initiative, a decision that scientists warn could set global progress against the virus back by ten years. On Friday, 30 May, researchers at Duke University and the Scripps Research Institute—the two leading teams behind the US$258 million Centre for HIV/AIDS Vaccine Development […]
A new study by dating app Hinge reveals that Gen Z is significantly more open-minded about their sexuality compared to millennials, reflecting broader shifts in how younger generations approach dating and identity. The 2025 LGBTQIA+ D.A.T.E Report (Data, Advice, Trends and Expertise) focused on people aged 18 to 26 (Gen Z), and found they were […]
Olympic gold medallist Imane Khelif is once again facing public scrutiny after the World Boxing Federation (WBF) introduced a new policy mandating gender testing for all athletes — a move critics say further stigmatises women athletes and reinforces anti-trans narratives. The Algerian boxing star, who made headlines last year when she was wrongly accused of […]
Olympic hopeful and British canoe slalom athlete Kurt Adams Rozentals claims he’s been banned from competition after launching an OnlyFans account to support his training financially. The 26-year-old, who secured a silver medal in the C1 event at the 2023 World Under-23 Championships, revealed he was suspended by Paddle UK in April while under investigation. […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at California, threatening to revoke federal funding over a single transgender student-athlete’s participation in a state track competition. The controversy emerged following a Fox News segment that spotlighted AB Hernandez, a 16-year-old transgender girl who competed in a long jump event and outperformed a cisgender athlete. The incident […]
Two transgender netballers have been banned for the remainder of the 2025 season by the Riddell District Football Netball League (RDFNL), following complaints from a rival club that had previously attempted to recruit one of the players. The ban stems from escalating tensions between Melton Central and Melton South netball clubs. Melton South, a recent […]