May 30, 2025
Western Australia
New Gender Law Reforms Take Effect in Western Australia
The long-criticised Gender Reassignment Board has been officially abolished, streamlining the process for changing sex or gender on birth certificates and marking a significant milestone for LGBTIQ rights in the state.
May 29, 2025
NSW
Popular gay 'Kings Beach' beach under threat
Nestled in the Broken Head Nature Reserve, this idyllic cove has long been a safe space for queer connection. But today, the freedom that defined Kings Beach is under threat, sparking concern and activism within the LGBTIQ+ community.
May 28, 2025
Relationships
Domestic, family and intimate partner violence: a family law perspective
LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day (on Wednesday 28 May) was formed to highlight domestic, family and intimate partner violence and abuse occurring in LGBTQ+ communities.
May 27, 2025
CBR | 28 June
Qwire Presents : These Precious Hours
For the first time, Canberra Qwire joins forces with some of the ACT’s finest musicians in a landmark performance, These Precious Hours: Purcells's Dido & Aeneas Reimagined.
May 27, 2025
USA
US Trans military personnel, under fire!
Under the orders of US President Trump, the United States military has begun the removal of up to 1,000+ transgender service members following a Supreme Court decision that allows the government to enforce its ban on transgender individuals serving in the armed forces.
May 27, 2025
Wellbeing
Achieving an Authentic Life
Are you ready for a happier, healthier you? Andreas Anthony creates a path for achieving an authentic life in these challanging times. Living authentically is not a destination or a thing to do but a continuous journey of honesty, self-discovery and growth.
May 27, 2025
Community
The umbrella of hate & social attitudes
In 2016, one of us (Kath) attended New Normal, a conference in London which opposed LGBT+ rights, including lesbian parenting and gender recognition. As a lesbian parent, I was upset by what was said – and by the way people stood to applaud speakers who warned of the dangers of parents like me, while mentioning the need to “protect children”.
Pseudonyms are used in this article; interviewees who asked for their real names to be used are asterisked.
Yet that conference also opened my eyes to my – and perhaps, many other people’s – lack of understanding of what it can mean to stand against…
May 27, 2025
CBR | 13 JUN
Alias Cabaret : Surreal Realism
Open your third eye, put your brain in the bath, & allow reality to blur into your dreams as ethereal artists bring a cabaret to confuse all your senses.
From psychedelic circus stunts to hyper colour clowns, mesmerising orb magic to mind-bending drag, it's going to be a surreal slide into the night.
Come as your own personal nirvana for best dressed prizes from local artists, it's gonna be a trip.
Featuring
Special Guests Le Ron Hubble - Contact juggling psychedelia
Icky - Surreal clown creation
Tina Cox - First Nations queen of queer
Zapp Backagain - Cryptid and drag dada
Jaim…
May 27, 2025
CBR | 2025
Ghawazee Moon Bellydance
If you're looking for fun classes, a connected & supportive dance community, and safe & encouraging dance teaching, then our students are telling us that you're in the right place.