Category: News
A Brisbane man has been convicted and sentenced after helping lure, rob and assault a 70-year-old man through Grindr while pretending to be 15. Cooper Roam Watt, now 20, pleaded guilty in the Brisbane District Court to robbery in company with personal violence. He was sentenced to two years in prison with immediate parole, with […]
Switzerland has moved closer to nationwide regulation of so-called conversion therapy after the Federal Council said stronger national protections should be considered. In a report released on 2 September, the Swiss Government acknowledged that conversion practices targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer people continue to occur in the country and can cause significant harm. […]
Pete Hegseth’s plan for a testosterone-focused US military has hit an early setback, with the Pentagon withdrawing detailed clinical guidance less than a day after publishing it. The Defence Department released instructions for its new hormone-screening programme on 2 September, only to remove them the following day. A US official said the document had been […]
A new civil society coalition has launched in South Africa in response to growing concern about anti-LGBTQ+, anti-abortion and far-right movements across the continent. Called Vimba! We The People, the coalition brings together organisations working across LGBTQ+ rights, feminism, sexual and reproductive health, law, faith, labour, education and racial justice. Its launch has been partly […]
A new settlement between the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Christian Employers Alliance could make it significantly harder for some transgender and non-binary workers to challenge workplace discrimination through the federal agency. Under the agreement, finalised in August, the EEOC has agreed not to pursue certain gender-identity-related claims against qualifying members of the […]
With mpox cases rising across the Tasman, Liz Gibbs, Chief Executive of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa, explains why mpox remains an important health issue in 2026, who should consider vaccination, the symptoms to watch for, and why acting early — without fear, stigma or judgement — is the best way to protect ourselves and our communities. […]
Rainbow Games ambassador and proud drag diva Buckwheat shares her top fitness tips to help everyone strut into October’s Rainbow Games healthy, happy and ready for gold medal glory D – Dedication To achieve your fitness goals, dedication is absolutely non-negotiable! Whether it’s hitting the gym six days a week or finding time to do home workouts, being dedicated means showing up […]
Human rights groups are warning that life for LGBTQ+ people in Indonesia is becoming increasingly dangerous, amid rising reports of violence, surveillance and discriminatory state policies. A major source of concern is a 2025 national defence policy that classifies the “spread of LGBTQ culture” as a non-military threat to the country. Rights organisations say the […]