Australian News Archive

Earlier this week, the decision was made not to add a question addressing the inclusion of LGBT Australians in the national Australian Census. However, Mr Albanese has now stated that a new question on sexuality will be tested for the next census, overturning the previous decision.

In a statement on their latest newsletter, The ACT Government says it is aware of discussions that happened on social media this week about another alleged homophobic attack in Canberra from a couple visiting form Melbourne who used Grindr while visiting the city.

 Andrew Barr, ACT Chief Minister, has released a statement about the federal government's decision to exclude LGBTIQ+ people from the Australian 2026 census.

This week (Sunday 25 August 2024) the Australian federal government confirmed that it would not be changing the topics for the next census, despite the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) including gender, sexual orientation and variations of sex characteristics in the proposed shortlist. 

Heart breaking news from the staff at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium! Sphen and Magic shot to fame in 2018 when news of their same-sex male relationship made global headlines. Dubbed ‘the penguin power couple,’ the adorable and loyal duo celebrated six years together, successfully adopting and raising two chicks – Sphengic (Lara) in 2018 and Clancy in 2020.

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival will take place from 14 February to 2 March 2025, marking its 47th year.

Just two months before the ACT elections, Philippa Moss, the former CEO of Canberra’s LGBTIQ+ community organisation Meridian, has been appointed the new ACT Greens party director.

Gay men are being urged to take care while using hook-up apps in both the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Victoria after a series of targeted homophobic attacks.

Groundbreaking Surrogacy Law Reform means more Canberrans, including those experiencing infertility and single people, can now pursue parenthood through altruistic surrogacy.