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USA
The United States has been added to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist, a research tool that publicises the status of freedoms and threats to civil liberties worldwide. The move comes amid President Donald Trump’s “assault on democratic norms and global cooperation.

AUST
The high-profile legal battle between Sall Grover, founder of the Lesbian women-only social media app Giggle for Girls, and transgender woman Roxanne Tickle will determine if Lesbians are allowed to have biological female-only spaces.

Byron Bay
An application to have Kings Beach, a historically significant gay nude beach just south of Byron Bay, added to New South Wales’ heritage list has been rejected, leaving many in the local LGBTQIA+ community angry and disappointed.

USA
Despite the current anti-LGBTIQ+ political climate in the US, a new 2025 Gallup Poll reveals a queer generational shift that's reshaping American demographics.

Budapest
A record-breaking crowd surged through the streets of Budapest on Saturday, as an estimated 200,000+ people defied a sweeping government ban to participate in the city’s 30th annual Pride parade in an unprecedented show of public resistance.

Northern Territory
The NT government, lead by the Country Liberal Party (CLP) has walked back on its plans to scrap hate speech protections in the territory's anti-discrimination laws, after pushback from local community groups and advocates.

Health
The government has pledged $10 million for inclusive LGBTQIA+ health care.The 2025-2035 National Action Plan for LGBTIQA+ Wellbeing will help in addressing the significant health disparities. The plan will guide government action to make safe, inclusive and high-quality healthcare available to all LGBTIQA+ people. This artcile outlines what that means for queer Australians.

Perth's Children's Court sentenced five teenage men to up to two years for violent attacks targeting gay men though Grindr.

After nearly 30 years in business, queer fashion designer Andrew Christian has announced the closure of his underwear brand, citing increasing pressure from fast fashion and a growing reluctance among corporations to associate with LGBTQIA+ businesses.