Category: News

Jun 04
Number of Gay Men Infected with HIV in New Zealand Increases

The number of gay and bisexual men infected with HIV has increased with 86 new cases being reported in 2014 according to results released today. 2014’s annual HIV results  have been released by the AIDS Epidemiology Group, based at the University of Otago which reveal that 217 people were newly reported with HIV – higher than […]

Jun 04
Auckland Named One of World’s Most Gay Friendly Cities

Auckland has been rated one of the world’s most gay friendly cities in a new Lonely Planet guide. Lonely Planet’s new Guide to Pride features information on the top 20 gay-friendly cities around the world, including the local gay, lesbian bisexual and transgender (GLBT) scene and  annual gay pride celebrations, as well as the usual […]

Jun 03
GLBT Groups Boycott Pride Event in Protest of Iggy Azalea

A number of GLBT groups have announced they will boycott Pittsburgh Pride in protest of Iggly Azalea, who they accuse of making homophobic statements.  According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pittsburgh chapter of GLSEN and other GLBT groups  have announced they are dropping out of the Pride celebrations to protest the inclusion of Australian singer […]

Jun 03
UN Report Reveals GLBT People Suffer Widespread Violent Abuse and Discrimination

GLBT people across the world are still the victims of widespread violent abuse and discrimination according to a new United Nations report. The United Nations human rights chief has revealed in a new report that gay, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people are victims of “pervasive violent abuse, harassment and discrimination” in all regions of the world. The […]

Jun 02
Tony Abbott Stalls Marriage Equality Effort in Australia

Marriage equality is no still no closer to becoming a reality in Australia following Tony Abbott’s decision to not even address the issue during today’s coalition party room meeting. The Star Observer reports that at today’s Coalition party room meeting, which comes just a day after Labor leader Bill Shorten introduced a marriage equality bill to […]

Jun 02
US TV Station Refuses to Air “Controversial” Ad Calling For Marriage Equality

A television station in Tennessee has refused to air an equal marriage ad featuring a gay Republican soldier. The WRCB station in Chattanooga, Tennessee, said it chose not to run the ad featuring Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, a US Navy combat veteran, because the issue was too “controversial”. The video, produced by the group Freedom To […]

Jun 02
Caitlyn Jenner Debuts and Breaks Twitter Record

Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce has made her social media debut. Jenner has set the world record for obtaining the fastest 1 million followers, beating Barack Obama’s record set last month. Jenner reached 1 million followers within four hours, beating Obama’s record by 1 hour. The new twitter profile is part of Caitlyn Jenner’s […]

Jun 02
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Confirms At Least $90K Loss

A bullish Mardi Gras says it may cut Party ticket prices to claw its way back to profit as organisation cuts loss by half. IN what could be good news for clubbers, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has flagged cutting the price of Party tickets to attract more punters as part of an effort […]