ROME
Vatican gives the green light to gay men who want to become priests
The Vatican in Rome has changed their requirements and will now allow gay men to be priests in Italy in a three-year trial period but they'll be barred from 'flaunting' their homosexuality.
USA
LGBTIQ+ rights in America under threat
Incoming President Donald Trump and conservative rights Republicans pose more threats to the rights of LGBTIQ+ Americans as they brace for increased attacks on freedoms and healthcare access.
CBR | SpringOut
Photos: FUSE SpringOUT Big Gay Breakfast
The FUSE 'SpringOUT' Big Gay Winter Breakfast was held on a beautiful Canberra morning at Tilley's Devine Cafe.
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.
QUEER ART
Kaleidoscope LGBTIQ+ Exhibition Opening
Seeing so many people come along to the Kaleidoscope III opening at Belconnen Arts Centre was amazing. The exhibition is impressive and shows us just how much creative talent there is in the LGBTIQ+ community.
EUROPE
Italy's surrogacy law unfairly impacting same-sex couples
The new Italian law highlights the complex and varied landscape of gay family rights across Europe. While some countries have made strides in recognising same-sex partnerships and expanding access to adoption and fertility treatments, others maintain restrictive policies.
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.
Thailand
Thailand’s Queer community celebrates equality
Thailand has taken a leap towards equality with new inclusive marriage laws that also positively impact LGBTIQ+ individuals across Southeast Asia.