May 6, 2025
USA
“I Kissed a Girl” Singer-Songwriter Jill Sobule dies in a house fire
Jill Sobule's death was confirmed by her publicist and local authorities, who reported that Sobule was found deceased inside a residence engulfed in flames early Thursday morning. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
May 5, 2025
Wellbeing
10 ways to help you feel happier now
Many things can influence your happiness, many of which are totally outside of our control. Research suggests that 50% of happiness is determined by your genes, 10% by the circumstances in which you live, and 40% of happiness is defined by your actions, attitude and how you handle situations. Let's look at that 40%.
Apr 30, 2025
Sydney
Offensive Graffiti Targets Sydney’s Imperial Hotel
With multiple locations defaced with hate symbols, Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate the incidents. Residents in Newtown, Enmore, and Erskineville awoke to find homophobic slurs and Nazi-related symbols-including swastikas spray-painted on buildings and political posters.
Apr 28, 2025
UK
The UK Supreme Court rule on gender
The UK Supreme Court’s decision in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers will mean changes in how trans people in the UK access services and single-sex spaces.
Apr 17, 2025
Politics
Adam Bandt Backs Greens MP’s OnlyFans Campaign
Bates, who serves as the Greens’ LGBTIQ+ spokesperson, debuted his OnlyFans channel this week with a video announcing the party’s plan to make HIV prevention medications PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) free for anyone with a prescription.
Apr 16, 2025
Hungary
Hungary bans LGBTIQ+ protests and threatens community
The new legislation allows Viktor Orbán’s government to prohibit any public event that features LGBTIQ+ symbols, expressions of sexuality, or participants whose appearance “deviates from the gender assigned at birth.”
Apr 16, 2025
USA
WorldPride DC Issues Travel Warning for Attendees
Organisers of WorldPride DC 2025 have issued urgent new travel guidance for transgender and nonbinary attendees, warning of heightened risks at U.S. airports and border crossings as the festival approaches.
Apr 10, 2025
SYDNEY
Erskineville's Imperial Hotel Celebrated with Heritage Listing
The Imperial Hotel has long been an iconic venue, long cherished as a safe space and cultural hub for the queer community. It now joins the ranks of other protected landmarks that embody inclusivity and resilience.
Apr 10, 2025
POLITICS
Queer MP brings forward legal protections for Victoria’s LGBTQ+ community
Rachel, who identifies as queer, said the earlier start makes it impossible for conservatives to campaign for the laws to be scrapped in next year’s state election lead-up.