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Adelaide Zoo Launches Queer Visitor Trail: “Beaking The Binary”
To the fans of Sydney Aquarium’s gay penguins, boy do we have a treat for you… Adelaide Zoo has officially launched “Beaking the Binary”, a permanent visitor trail and free ... The post Adelaide Zoo Launches Queer Visitor Trail: “Beaking The Binary” appeared first on Star…
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Queer Sydney Artist Joshua Charadia Jars Fleeting Moments In Latest Solo Exhibition
Queer Sydney artist Joshua Charadia, known for his signature (and jaw-dropping) photorealistic “motion blur” oil paintings, is unveiling eight new works this November. The free exhibition, titled ‘Only a thin ... The post Queer Sydney Artist Joshua Charadia Jars Fleeting Moments…
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Mark Latham Served Bankruptcy Notice Over Alex Greenwich Debt
Mark Latham faces a fresh threat to his political future after being served with a bankruptcy notice at Randwick Racecourse over money owed to independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich. The ... The post Mark Latham Served Bankruptcy Notice Over Alex Greenwich Debt appeared first on…
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Beyond The Bedroom: Aussie Shore’s Manaaki Hoepo on Queer Joy And Authenticity
Aussie Shore has turned a Gold Coast nightclub’s VIP beds into a group hook up zone that would have any mother clutching her pearls, but amid the wandering hands and ... The post Beyond The Bedroom: Aussie Shore’s Manaaki Hoepo on Queer Joy And Authenticity appeared first on…
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Meet the LGBTQIA+ Finalists for the 2026 Melbourne Awards
A social running club, an education charity, a queer arts festival and a gathering centring transgender women and queer Muslim women are among the finalists for the 2026 Melbourne Awards. ... The post Meet the LGBTQIA+ Finalists for the 2026 Melbourne Awards appeared first on…
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Brisbane’s Beloved Queer Book Store, Shelf Lovers, Is Officially Closing Permanently
The owners of Brisbane’s queer bookshop, Shelf Lovers, have shared the heartbreaking news that they will be ceasing operations at the end of this month. The closure marks the end ... The post Brisbane’s Beloved Queer Book Store, Shelf Lovers, Is Officially Closing Permanently…
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Thomas Bradley Sworn In As Queensland’s First Openly Gay Governor
Thomas Bradley has been sworn in as Queensland’s 28th Governor, becoming the first openly gay person to hold the office in a milestone for LGBTQIA+ representation in the state. The ... The post Thomas Bradley Sworn In As Queensland’s First Openly Gay Governor appeared first on…
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A Massive 150,000 People Joined Taiwan Pride Following Controversial Gay Bar Raid
An estimated 150,000 people filled Taipei’s streets for Taiwan Pride on October 31, celebrating LGBTQIA+ visibility while demanding greater protection from discrimination following a controversial gay bar raid. The 24th ... The post A Massive 150,000 People Joined Taiwan Pride…
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Carswell Forum Strengthens Community Ties And Charts A Path Forward For LGBTQIA+SB Queenslanders
Queensland’s LGBTQIA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities have helped shape a shared agenda for a safer, fairer and more inclusive state, with the 2026 Carswell Forum bringing community expertise and lived ... The post Carswell Forum Strengthens Community Ties And Charts A…
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G Flip ‘Gutted’ As Margaret River Show Cancelled Hours Before Start
G Flip’s Margaret River show was cancelled just hours before they were due to take the stage on Saturday, with heavy rain leaving the Western Australian venue unsafe. The Australian ... The post G Flip ‘Gutted’ As Margaret River Show Cancelled Hours Before Start appeared first…
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US Librarian Fired Over Trans Children’s Book Display Takes County To Court
A Georgia librarian who lost her job after allowing a children’s book about a transgender boy into a reading display is taking her former employers to court. LaVonnia Moore filed ... The post US Librarian Fired Over Trans Children’s Book Display Takes County To Court appeared…
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Yael Perry Honoured For Work Supporting LGBTQIA+ Young People And Families
Associate Professor Yael Perry has been recognised for her work improving mental health support for LGBTQA+ young people and their families, receiving an award celebrating justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. ... The post Yael Perry Honoured For Work Supporting LGBTQIA+…
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Women’s Groups And LGBTQIA+ Advocates Unite To Demand Religious School Protections
Women’s organisations, legal experts and LGBTQ+ advocates are urging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to end religious exemptions that leave teachers and students exposed to discrimination. The appeal, announced by Equality ... The post Women’s Groups And LGBTQIA+ Advocates Unite…
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Queer Adelaide Campaigner Mat Monti Fears For Safety After Home Address Posted Online
Adelaide Park Lands Association president Mat Monti has described a “terrifying experience” after someone published their home address and photographs of their building in a social media comment. In a ... The post Queer Adelaide Campaigner Mat Monti Fears For Safety After Home…
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“Heart On His Sleeve”: Sir Ian McKellen’s Moving Tribute To Friend & Ally Sir Patrick Stewart
Sir Ian McKellen has paid tribute to his beloved friend and X-Men co-star Sir Patrick Stewart, remembering his honesty, his Yorkshire roots, and a friendship that stretched across half a ... The post “Heart On His Sleeve”: Sir Ian McKellen’s Moving Tribute To Friend & Ally Sir…
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‘Where Are The Receipts?’: Aiv Puglielli On The Risk For LGBTQIA+ People This VIC Election
Aiv Puglielli has a fairly good explanation for why having a theatre background prepares you for Parliament. “Parliament is like theatre, only the stakes are higher and the egos are ... The post ‘Where Are The Receipts?’: Aiv Puglielli On The Risk For LGBTQIA+ People This VIC…
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Bloody Glorious: The New Maxi Shield Exhibition Is Filled With Community & Love
Before Maxi Shield passed away at the beginning of 2026, she’d had plans for a podcast at Qtopia Sydney. Heartbreakingly, she never got to make it. Now, the people who loved ... The post Bloody Glorious: The New Maxi Shield Exhibition Is Filled With Community & Love appeared…
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QTrans Withdraws From Carswell Forum For Its Platforming Of “Toxic & Queerphobic” QLD Minister
The Queensland Transgender Gender Diverse and Non-Binary Association (QTrans) has withdrawn from today’s Carswell Forum, condemning the forum’s decision to platform “toxic and queerphobic” Queensland Government Minister Amanda Stoker. Prior ... The post QTrans Withdraws From…
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Patrick Stewart, Star Trek & X-Men Actor & Lifetime LGBTQ+ Ally, Dies Aged 86
Patrick Stewart, internationally acclaimed Star Trek and X-Men actor and staunch lifetime LGBTQ+ ally, has died aged 86. According to an announcement published on the star’s X account, Stewart died ... The post Patrick Stewart, Star Trek & X-Men Actor & Lifetime LGBTQ+ Ally,…
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Discover Lost Story Of Unimelb Student Terry Stokes, Arrested In 1979 For Kissing Boyfriend
This November, the award-winning student-made podcast Uncurated is digging deep into the University of Melbourne’s archives to reveal the story of Terry Stokes, a 26-year-old Unimelb postgraduate who was arrested ... The post Discover Lost Story Of Unimelb Student Terry Stokes,…