The European Parliament has voted to ban conversion therapy, following a successful European Citizens’ Initiative that prompted the Parliament to take action. Since 2024, the ECI has gathered over 1.2 million signatures from EU citizens advocating for a ban on conversion therapy.
Mark Latham, who is currently an independent member of the NSW Legislative Council after being dumped by One Nation, has been ordered to pay $100K to fellow parliament member Alex Greenwich for unlawfully vilifying and sexually harassing him online.
Come To Daddy, an LGBTQIA+ venue in Brisbane’s West End, was recently vandalised in an attack that targeted its pride bunting outside. Staff said someone set their pride flag display on fire.
Presented by the House of Iris, this event celebrates the artistry and legacy of Ballroom — a space rooted in the resilience and creativity of Black and Latinx queer communities.
Expect a night of fierce competition and unforgettable moments across categories including vogue, runway, face, and realness. From high glamour to raw expression, the floor is open to those ready to bring it — and to those ready to witness.
Whether you’re walking or spectating, the Iris Ball invites you into a world of chosen family, liberation, and unapologetic self-expression.
Come correct… or come to watch.
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The Canberra International AIDS Candlelight Memorial event on 17 May is a annual event is an opportunity to remember and honour those who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS, stand in solidarity with people living with HIV and recognise the many people who have dedicated their lives to supporting and caring for people living with and affected by HIV.
This is a free event and registration is essential. Event details:
Date: Sunday 17 May 2026 Time: 3pm for a 3:30pm start Location: Ainslie Football Club, 52 Wakefield Avenue, Ainslie
Light refreshments will be served following the Memorial.
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Emmanuelle Mattana’s Trophy Boys explores toxic masculinity and feminism through the backdrop of high school debating in a private boys’ school. Since its 2022 debut, it has consistently captivated audiences with its dark comedy, selling out crowds, winning Best New Work at the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards and garnering multiple Green Room Award nominations.
If you’ve been hearing whispers about Doxy-PEP lately, you’re not alone. It’s one of the newer additions to the sexual health toolkit, offering some people more flexibility in how they look after their sexual health.
Doxy-PEP stands for doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis. It involves taking a single 200mg dose of doxycycline (usually two 100mg tablets) within 72 hours after sex. Done correctly, it can reduce your chances of getting syphilis and chlamydia by around 70-90%. It’s not a catch-all, though; it doesn’t prevent HIV and isn’t very effective against gonorrhoea.
So, who’s it for? R…
This year QWIRE are raising fund to send Canberra Qwire to the Queer Choral Festival Out & Loud in Perth in November.
Queer choirs around Australia and New Zealand meet every 3 or 4 years to join force in celebrating through music. Some queer choirs from other countries are invited as well. Canberra hosted one in 2019. Let's have a fun social night while helping Qwire to go and spread love through music in Western Australia!
Tickets are $25 per person. Tables of 8. Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks available at the bar. BYO snacks for your table.
Don’t forget cash to buy raffle tickets for…
