Newcastle
Herald apologises for running Trumpet of Patriots Ad
Staff protested this week at The Newcastle Herald over the controversial 'THERE ARE ONLY TWO GENDERS' advertisement from Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots Party. The Herald has issued an apology.
PRIDE
SGLMG Marching towards freedom
Aer you ready for another faboulus pride celebration? The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras parade highlights revealed.
AUST
Palmer relaunches ‘Trumpet of Patriots’
Billionaire Clive Palmer has announced he’s teaming up with a political party in Australia that will emulate the policies of US President Donald Trump.
PRIDE
Divisions among the LGBTIQ+ community over support of police
At 63.9% a majority of LGBTIQ+ Australians SAY THEY support police at pride event with 36.1% against.
CBR
Lachlan Snow Bids Farewell to Canberra Qwire
The Sound of Us: Musical Director, Lachlan Snow, is bidding farewell to Qwire in Canberra with a heartfelt celebration of community and song.
SPRINGOUT
SpringOUT launches festival at Questacon Canberra
The 2024 SpringOUT Media Launch featured the ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, SpringOUT President Lynne O’Brien and a performance by Mad B.
SYDNEY
Beau Lamarre-Condon plea to murder
Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon is expected to enter pleas soon regarding the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, a Sydney court heard.
Canberra
Community Splits as SpringOUT tell Police they can’t attend Fair Day!
SpringOUT Festival has decided not to include the police at this year's Fair Day in the park. This is a decision that has divided the community. The committee issued a statement acknowledging the concerns and outlined plans for further community consultation.
NATIONAL NEWS
Prime Minister Reconsiders LGBT Inclusion in 2026 Census
After facing significant pressure from the LGBTIQ+ community, Labor MPs and local government, including Andrew Barr the ACT Chief Minister, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, have reconsidered the decision to include questions about sexuality in the 2026 Census, saying that a single question about sexual preference will appear.