Category: News

Jan 08
Queer Couple Abused on NYE Aussie Flight

An Australian queer couple were on the receiving end of verbal abuse and discrimination while flying to visit family on New Year’s Eve. Travelling between Melbourne and Perth on New Year’s Eve, Cat Franke, 23 and Julz Evans, 26, say they feared for their lives after being “physically trapped with someone who wanted to hurt […]

Jan 08
India’s Openly Gay Prince Opens Palace to Vulnerable LGBT+ People

The first openly gay prince in India has opened his palace to vulnerable members of the queer and gender diverse communities. Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil of Rajpipla in Gujarat plans to build on his property to house additional people and run the centre with his organisation The Lakshya Trust. The Trust strives to achieve sexual […]

Jan 07
Warning to Gay Men Using Tinder in Auckland

Auckland Barrister & Solicitor, Brett Ravelich, has issued a warning for gay men using the Tinder social media App in Auckland. Gay men are being targeted in sting operations by an alt right associated group : http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11968860   With the group posing as young and sometimes underage boys, victims are lured to a location then ambushed […]

Jan 04
Trump Administration Fires Entire HIV Council

Six council members had already quit in protest over Trump’s health policy. Article by Jess Jones, StarObserver.com.au The administration of US President Donald Trump has fired the entire Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS. Six council members resigned last year in protest against “legislation that will harm people living with HIV”, accusing Trump of not caring about the […]

Dec 15
Melissa Etheridge and Sheryl Crow are Coming to NZ

Two legendary US performers, Melissa Etheridge and Sheryl Crow, are teaming up and bringing a double headlining tour to New Zealand. A worldwide exclusive, this will be the first time the music icons tour together, sharing the stage and showcasing their biggest hits – there’s going to be nothing quite like this show! Having met in the […]

Dec 14
Pop Maverick Halsey is Heading to Our Shores

Alternative pop maverick Halsey is heading our way so put aside some of that Christmas present money, tickets go on sale next week. The Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platform artist has been hailed as “the voice of her generation” and is bringing her take-no-prisoners attitude to our shores as part of her Hopeless Fountain Kingdom tour. You’ve […]

Dec 13
Bermuda Backtracks on Marriage Equality

Bermuda has reversed marriage equality, only six months after legalising it instead, opting for a “watered down version”. The Bermuda Assembly has voted against allowing any more same-sex marriages, instead wanting to introduce domestic partnerships. In May, a couple challenged local laws, leading a judge to grant marriage equality. While they could marry, it did […]

Dec 13
Travelling Butts Instagram Couple Deported to US

A gay couple who were arrested in Thailand for baring their bums in front of a Bangkok’s sacred Wat Arun temple is now on their way back to the US. Travis and Joseph Dasilva spent a week in a Thai jail, facing a possible five years in prison and a fine. They were arrested at […]