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.
Canberra
Another alleged homophobic attack in Canberra
After another alleged homophobic attack happened in Canberra this week on a couple visiting from Melbourne, the ACT Government has made the following statement in their latest newsletter.
CBR
Count our LGBTIQA+ community for equality and wellbeing
"I am disappointed in the Commonwealth Government decision not to add new questions to the 2026 Census on gender identity, variations in sex characteristics and sexual orientation." Andrew Barr ACT Chief Minister
NATIONAL NEWS
2026 Census Sparks Outcry from LGBTIQ+ Community
Equality Australia says The Australian federal government has betrayed LGBTIQ+ people around the country who were hoping to be properly counted for the first time in the 2026 Census.
SYDNEY
Sphen the Aussie gay penguin has died
Staff at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium are heartbroken to share the news that Sphen, one-half of the world’s most famous and loved gentoo penguin couples, has sadly passed away.
SYD
Mardi Gras Announces 2025 Theme
With much excitement, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has announced its theme and dates for 2025.