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• Reuben Kaye to Host Honour Awards 2026—Filth Meets Community Service

  NSW's premier LGBTQ+ awards ceremony has booked its most provocative host yet, and the combination of Kaye's razor-sharp cabaret and sincere community recognition might be exactly what the night needs.

  5 September 2026

• Thorne Harbour Health wants you on the board — if you've lived what they serve

  The HIV and LGBTQ+ health organisation is calling for nominations, and explicitly asking for people living with HIV, women and gender-diverse people to step up.

  4 September 2026

• NSW makes festival drug checking permanent with $4.3m funding

  Fifteen festivals a year will get on-site testing from October after a trial cut ICU admissions and reached 1,800 people who'd never touched harm reduction before.

  3 September 2026

• Midsumma 2027 slots at the Pride Centre are filling now, not in August

  The Victorian Pride Centre is programming cabaret, comedy and theatre for next year's festival — and the real deadline is this week.

  3 September 2026

• Mardi Gras Film Festival returns with Wachowskis, Quentin Crisp and sold-out sapphic cinema

  Six days, thirty years of Bound, and Joan Chen discovering herself later in life.

  3 September 2026

• Victorian Pride Centre drops full Midsumma lineup — rooftop parties, abseiling, and all

  St Kilda's queer HQ is running everything from launch parties to Pride March recovery, and it's built to be your festival base.

  2 September 2026

• New Single-Pill HIV Treatment Approved for People Existing Options Left Behind

  Bixlenvo is the first once-daily tablet designed for the 81% of people whose virus developed resistance to standard regimens.

  2 September 2026

• Two men killed outside Tucson gay bar in suspected hate crime

  Gunman carried a list of LGBTQ+ venues before shooting Vincent Siqueiros and Cameron Capara in the Venture-N parking lot.

  1 September 2026

• It Was Legal in Victoria Until 2022. Here Is Exactly How Legal.

  Not a court case. Not a scandal. A statutory officeholder said on the record that no law in Australia banned it, and then it took three years and nine months.

  1 September 2026

• The Reaper Was Meant to Be Death. The Country Decided It Was Us.

  Thirty nine years of awards for twenty one days on air. What the campaign actually measured, what it never measured, and what really changed Australia's outcome on HIV.

  1 September 2026

• The Paper Printed Their Addresses. It Took Thirty Eight Years to Say Sorry.

  The permit was granted. The charges were dropped. The list is the part that did the damage, and the list is the part that is portable to now.

  1 September 2026

• Nobody Was Ever Convicted. The Law Changed Anyway.

  A law lecturer who could not swim, an open finding, a Scotland Yard report that stayed in a drawer for thirty years, and a parliament that answered a death with a courtroom defence. The dates are worse than the story you have been told.

  1 September 2026

• The Last Time Police Emptied a Melbourne Room, It Cost Six Million Dollars

  463 people. A warrant the state's own Ombudsman called embellished. An inhaler, a story, and a reported six million dollar bill. What the Tasty raid actually cost, and why the invoice is the only part that changed anything.

  1 September 2026

• Aja opens up about life post-surgery in Reddit AMA

  The Drag Race star shares insights and excitement ahead of her face reveal party.

  1 September 2026

• Fremantle Dockers focus on the now as AFL finals approach

  Coach Justin Longmuir emphasizes moment-to-moment play as Dockers chase their first premiership.

  1 September 2026

• Tony Albert's bold reclamation of Aboriginalia at MCA

  Artist Tony Albert transforms kitsch memorabilia into a powerful celebration of First Nations culture.

  1 September 2026

• Cinderella leaps back to life after 47 years

  The Australian Ballet's 2027 season brings back a beloved classic.

  1 September 2026

• Poland reluctantly recognizes same-sex marriages — with strings attached

  A court ruling forces Poland to accept foreign same-sex marriages, but the country still lags on legalisation.

  1 September 2026

• HRC president rallies for Chris Pappas in New Hampshire

  Kelley Robinson hits the campaign trail for the openly gay congressman ahead of a crucial primary.

  1 September 2026

• Grindr's Ambitious Leap: Can It Become the Everything App for Gay Men?

  Grindr aims to redefine its role in gay men's lives, but will investors buy in?

  1 September 2026

• Trump's State Department deadnames Lake Ontario in political stunt

  The renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America raises questions about trans identity and US-Canada relations.

  1 September 2026

• Trans athlete wins top soccer award, igniting debate

  The recognition of a transgender player in Australian women's soccer sparks a conversation about inclusivity and fairness.

  1 September 2026

• RocKwiz celebrates Christmas at Hamer Hall with a live trivia twist

  The beloved music trivia show swaps Easter for a festive celebration this December.

  1 September 2026

• Grindr Users Report Safety Threats in Naples

  Recent incidents in Naples highlight Grindr's growing safety concerns.

  31 August 2026

• Met Gala 2027 theme scrapped amid Galliano's antisemitism fallout

  John Galliano pulls his retrospective from the Met after backlash over past racism.

  31 August 2026

• Republicans resort to anti-trans tactics as elections loom

  Facing electoral challenges, GOP turns to tried-and-true anti-trans measures for distraction.

  31 August 2026

• Harry Potter's legacy: A painful choice for fans

  As J.K. Rowling amplifies her anti-trans agenda, many are reevaluating their ties to the franchise.

  31 August 2026

• South Australia pushes for telehealth in voluntary assisted dying

  The state government defies federal law, demanding better access to VAD for terminally ill patients.

  31 August 2026

• Wales halts gender-affirming surgeries amid anti-trans backlash

  The Welsh Gender Service faces a pause on surgeries after complaints about referral rates.

  31 August 2026

• Survey reveals healthcare hurdles for LGBTQ+ Australians

  A recent survey shows alarming trends in healthcare access among LGBTQ+ adults in Australia.

  31 August 2026

• Tennessee school pays $10K for blocking gay teen's graduation

  Morgan Armstrong's fight against discrimination leads to a landmark settlement.

  31 August 2026

• Navigating Parental Disapproval on Your Wedding Day

  Love conquers all, but what about family judgment?

  31 August 2026

• Texas Rep Venton Jones ties the knot with partner Gregory Scott Jr.

  Love is thriving amid adversity as Texas state Rep. Venton Jones marries Gregory Scott Jr. after a floor proposal.

  31 August 2026

• Grindr's premium plans: Will wealthy users pay $350 a month?

  Grindr aims to upscale its offerings with a high-priced subscription, targeting wealthier users.

  31 August 2026

• Pritzker calls out Trump-era challenges in Illinois

  The Illinois governor highlights unexpected hurdles of governance under Trump.

  31 August 2026

• September's queer TV lineup: spooky, sassy, and full of surprises

  Curl up with a cozy blanket and dive into this month's new queer TV shows and films.

  31 August 2026

• Drag Race Down Under vs The World: The Trilogy of Terror Begins

  The latest season brings more drama and fierce competition, streaming now on Stan.

  31 August 2026

• Nicolas Sturniolo's drag makeover sparks online frenzy

  Social media star Nicolas Sturniolo embraces a stunning drag transformation by Plastique Tiara.

  31 August 2026

• Australia's comedy scene shines at Sidesplitter Comedy Festival

  Hamilton Hill welcomes top comedians for a laughter-filled October.

  31 August 2026

• Team Perth seeks board nominations ahead of inaugural AGM

  As Perth gears up for its first AGM, Team Perth is inviting community members to step up for leadership roles.

  31 August 2026