Feb 22, 2024
GREECE
Greece Legalises Same-Sex Marriage
Becoming the first Orthodox Christian country, a new bill championed by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, allowing same-sex couples to marry, has passed with a cross-party majority.
Feb 21, 2024
Money Shot
With any type of marriage divorce can happen
Confident decision-making as you are going through a major life event can be difficult. When a relationship breaks down, emotions can be raw as the vision or plan for your life changes before your eyes. Often this change happens quickly and sometimes it’s without notice for one partner.
Focus on self-care The loss of a relationship, of shared plans and the vision of a life you had known can be a big one to digest. Give yourself time to grieve before making any significant decisions about your life. Do some mindfulness practice to check in with yourself and see how you are really feeling. S…
Feb 19, 2024
Sydney
Asbestos in mulch? Fair Day canceled. Here’s the risk!
As a precautionary measure, some parks have been cordoned off and some schools have closed temporarily. Mardi Gras Fair Day which traditionally marks the start of Mardi Gras – was cancelled after contaminated mulch was found at the site. Asbestos in mulch? Here’s the risk if you’ve been exposed.
Feb 17, 2024
Community
The Pinnacle Foundation celebrates 15 years
From regional roots in Inverell to international scholar in Berlin, aspiring business student and LQBTQIA+ advocate among the many Pinnacle Foundation program beneficiaries.
The Pinnacle Foundation, an Australian LGBTQIA+ education charity, is celebrating a dual milestone this year. The foundation has reached a remarkable achievement, awarding over 100 scholarships to deserving and eligible queer youth pursuing fulltime education at TAFE or University, around Australia. Pinnacle has been instrumental in transforming the lives of its scholars by supporting their wellbeing, providing them a se…
Feb 15, 2024
RUSSIA
Russia's crackdown on queer folk continues
Russia's severe crackdown on their LGBTIQ+ community ramps up on as first convictions are issued for minor infractions. Russia is witnessing its first convictions related to the suppression on any symbols associated with the "international LGBTIQ+ social movement," designated as extremist by the Russian government.
Feb 15, 2024
Review | Queers
'Queers' - A memorable and moving evening of intimate theatre
Everyman Theatre in Canberra opened its critically acclaimed production 'Queers' at the Old Causeway Hall on Valentine's Day — it's an unequivocal hit that's not to be missed!
Feb 12, 2024
Health, Sex & Wellbeing
The rise in LGBTQ+ romance literature?
From May 2022 to May 2023, sales of LGBTQ+ romance grew by 40%, with the next biggest jump in this period occurring for general adult fiction, which grew just 17%. The data from 2023 extends a boom that began in 2016: In the five years from May 2016 to May 2021, sales of LGBTQ+ romance grew by a jaw-dropping 740%.
Feb 9, 2024
Eat. Sleep. Party.
6 great spots to eat out or stay on your next visit to Sydney
If you have not already started, it's time to fill that online cart with all your favourite Mardi Gras event and party tickets; find somewhere awesome to stay, and get those sparkles out!
Feb 7, 2024
WORLD
Iran is trying to eradicate queer people
In Iran, where being gay is a capital offence, a disturbing trend has emerged: individual members of the LGBTIQ+ community are opting for gender-change surgery as a legal means of survival.