Category: News
Despite homosexuality being legal in Egypt, more GLBT people are being arrested or hunted down using social media apps such as grindr. Just over a week ago two men exchanged vows in front of friends and family on the river nile. The occasion was recorded and posted on social media where the video was shared by friends, before […]
David Cooper is the Director of Client Service for Malcolm Pacific Immigration. David has worked for Malcolm Pacific for 26 years, and prior to that was involved with creating policy at the Department of Immigration. He sat down with express to discuss the immigration issues affecting our community. What are the most common difficulties New […]
Facebook has received major backlash over its temporary shutdown of drag performers Facebook pages citing proof of identity is required to continue use under their pseudonym. Facebook has informed affected account holders that they must “revert to their given names and set up fan pages for their alternate personas.” “Facebook is a community where people use their […]
20 year old gay photographer Tyler George Maddick has had petrol thrown over him in a homophobic attack. Maddick, a local resident of Swansea, south Wales, had been out to drinks with friends late last thursday night when walking home a car drew up alongside him and the occupants called him a “faggot.” Maddick talking to walesonline describes […]
After almost two years running a vibrant community bar and sex-on-site venue, owners Aaron King and Dion Leslie have decided to close the doors. The closure comes at the end of negotiations with the landlord, after a substantial hike in rent. Aaron (left) and Dion (right) wish to thank the community for their support of […]
A Christchurch man is making the conversation about sexual health easier for the lesbian gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. New Zealand Aids Foundation Community engagement co-ordinator Akira Le Fevre said health awareness in the LGBT community is a big issue and providing condoms and lubricant is a part of promoting the condom culture in […]
The Edge’s Breakfast with Jay-Jay, Mike & Dom’ recent publicity stunt where two straight mates must marry to win tickets to the Rugby World Cup 2015 was held this morning at Eden Park. Travis McIntosh and Matt McCormick tied the knot to secure them the top prize of The Edge Breakfast show’ “I Love you man” Competition. Entrants were encouraged to enter […]
Dunedin Pride 2014 has been confirmed for Saturday 15 November, and they want Queer*Art or Artists to take part in a Queer* art exhibition. Organisers for Dunedin Pride 2014 are seeking expressions of interest for a queer art exhibition. Respondents are encouraged to send your details and interests to Dunedinpride@gmail.com or contact them via their facebook page. […]