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Family Bar welcomed 2025 with a dazzling New Year’s Eve celebration that left attendees buzzing with excitement. The event featured a stunning lineup of drag performances by the fabulous Miss Ribena, Miss Kola, Rita Menu, Trinity Ice, and Chi-Chi. These talented Discolicious Divas delivered show-stopping routines, complete with glitter, glamour, and energy that lit up […]
Family Bar rang in 2025 with a New Year’s Eve party to remember, as the Outrageous Miss Ribena, Miss Kola, Rita Menu, Trinity Ice and Chi-Chi – presented Discolicious Divas drag shows and an explosive countdown to midnight. LOOKING FOR YOUR PHOTO? FIND IT AND PURCHASE IT HERE, HIGH-RESOLUTION AND WATERMARK-FREE! Photos | Peter Jennings. […]
Former Australian prime minister John Howard has reaffirmed his belief that the 2004 parliamentary ban on same-sex marriage was the right decision, despite Australia legalising it over a decade later. In a recent interview with News.com.au, Howard defended his government’s amendment to the Marriage Act, which defined marriage as “the union of a man and […]
As the race for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency heats up, Lord Sebastian Coe, a leading candidate, has sparked controversy by suggesting he would explore a “complete ban on transgender women” competing in women’s categories at the Olympics. Coe, a four-time Olympic medallist and organiser of the 2012 London Games, described his intent to […]
A Russian man accused of running a travel agency catering to gay customers has been found dead in custody, the rights group OVD-Info reported on Sunday. This comes amid an escalating crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights in Russia. Andrei Kotov, the director of the travel agency “Men Travel,” was arrested on charges of “organising extremist activity […]
As 2024 draws to a close, New Zealand’s LGBTQ+ community reflects on a year of triumphs, challenges, and meaningful progress. From vibrant celebrations like Auckland’s Rainbow Parade and Winter Pride to tackling opposition head-on, the resilience and unity of Aotearoa’s rainbow whānau have been on full display. This year has been marked by cultural milestones, […]
At his first major rally since becoming president-elect, Donald Trump pledged to swiftly implement policies targeting transgender rights. Speaking at the Turning Point USA event for young conservatives in Arizona on Sunday, Trump declared, “January 20 will truly be Liberation Day in America,” referencing his inauguration date. Trump announced plans to halt what he called […]
A rebranding decision by the Imperial Valley LGBTQ Resource Center in El Centro, California, now known as the Donnelly Community Services Center, has sparked significant backlash from LGBTQ+ organisations and advocates. Prominent groups, including San Diego Pride, TransFamily Support Services, and the San Diego LGBT Community Center, have condemned the move, labelling it “harmful, divisive, […]