Category: News
Gisbourne’s Rainbow Crossing was vandalised last night and painted over with white paint by a Destiny Church-affiliated group protesting Drag Queen Story Time taking place at a local library. Reporting from the scene, one Facebook user wrote “Today Leighton and Ernest Packer and some of their Tu Tangata and ManUp gang closed the street in […]
Two bar workers have been arrested under Russia’s newly enacted “LGBTQ+ extremism”, marking a significant crackdown following the Supreme Court’s declaration against the “international LGBT movement” late last year. The detentions took place at Pose, an establishment in Orenburg near the Kazakhstan border, where a police operation earlier in the month led to the apprehension […]
Clashes erupted between pro-trans rights supporters and participants of a “women’s rights” demonstration in Melbourne on Saturday, 23 March, amidst allegations of neo-Nazi participation. Approximately 100 individuals attended a rally dubbed #WomenWillSpeak, organised by the Women’s Action Group. The group, established by women from Victoria’s regional and rural areas in 2019, primarily opposes gender self-identification […]
We look back at the career of Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s first openly gay Taoiseach (Prime Minister) who stepped down from office yesterday leaving a legacy of progress behind. In an era where visibility and representation are pivotal to the LGBTQ+ community’s journey towards equality, Leo Varadkar stands out as a remarkable figure of progress. As […]
Former Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson has candidly discussed how his sexuality influenced his previous bids for the Labour Party leadership, recognising that his sexual orientation was an inhibiting factor in obtaining Party leadership. In 2013 and again in 2014, Robertson competed for the leadership position but was unsuccessful. Reflecting on these attempts, he admitted […]
The Burnett Foundation Aotearoa has opened its New Āwhina Centre in Wellington, located at 220 Willis Street. The centre is the foundation’s fifth residence in its 37-year journey. The Burnett Foundation marked the opening of its new premises with a vibrant ceremony. Mayor Tory Whanau led the inauguration, which included community members, sector partners, local […]
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced her marriage to long-time partner Sophie Allouache in a picturesque Adelaide winery, surrounded by lush gardens where the newlyweds were photographed holding bouquets. The Labour Party’s Penny Wong, who has been in a committed relationship with Allouache for nearly two decades, shared this joyous occasion with their two daughters, […]
Is everyone in Christchurch this good-looking?! All of Christchurch’s most handsome men, women, gays and theys turned out for FriGay Drinks – Christchurch Pride’s annual opening party at Riverside Market’s bar – Castro. For a full events calendar from the exciting Christchurch Pride Festival click here. For highlights of the festival’s biggest baddest events and […]