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Vic Police Say There Have Been No New Grindr Hate Crime Attacks Reported Since Arrests

Patrick Lenton — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:27:04 +0000

Victoria Police have told a community forum that there have been no new app-based hate crime attacks reported in Victoria since October 2025. Victoria Police have made over 42 arrests ...

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Human Rights Commission Report Finds Widespread Discrimination Against Trans Australians

Patrick Lenton — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:00:46 +0000

A major new report from the Australian Human Rights Commission has laid bare the scale of discrimination faced by trans and gender-diverse people across Australia, painting a “deeply concerning” picture ...

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Moira Deeming Dumped By Victorian Liberals

Patrick Lenton — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:55:45 +0000

Controversial anti-trans MP Moira Deeming has been dumped from the ballot for the Victorian Liberal party at the November state election, after a successful challenge by business leader Dinesh Gourisetty. ...

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Anger Won’t Free Us: Why I Chose Joy, Empathy And Open Arms As My Revolution

Dylan Rackley — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:41:00 +0000

I have spent over two decades doing LGBTIQA+ community work. In that time I have seen a lot of anger. I have felt a lot of it too. The anger ...

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Inner West Sydney Launches Trans Solidarity Footpath

Michael James — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 02:48:50 +0000

A new show of support for transgender Australians has been unveiled in Sydney’s Inner West, with the launch of the Inner West Trans Solidarity Footpath at Camdenville Oval in Sydney, ...

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Brisbane Artist Nordacious Ordered To Remove Artwork With ‘Banned’ Phrases

Michael James — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:35:42 +0000

Brisbane artist James Hillier, known to many as Nordacious, has found himself at the centre of the Queensland Government’s new antisemitism laws. Hillier, who is known for his colourful artwork ...

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St Kilda AFL Player Under Investigation For Using Homophobic Slur, Again

Michael James — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:11:39 +0000

In the same week that saw the first openly gay player in the AFL come out publicly, another player is being investigated for using a homophobic slur. St Kilda forward ...

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Trailblazing Queens Ball Founder Dame Sybil Von Thorndyke Has Passed Away

Michael James — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:44:07 +0000

Brisbane has lost a true legend with news that Queens Ball Founder Dame Sybil Von Thorndyke has passed away overnight. The 86 year old activist and performer passed away leaving ...

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Meet The Polyamorous Bookbinder Bringing His “Flehr” To The Ancestral Craft

Jacques Nieuwoudt — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:15:13 +0000

Robert Flehr is many things. Among them, a bookbinder, leatherworker, paper marbler, calligrapher, plant daddy, herbalist, amateur bodybuilder, former contemporary dancer, collector of amber, and father to two delightful rescue ...

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Pride WA Board Member Targeted In Anti LGBTQIA+ Flyers Distributed Across Perth

Michael James — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:02:02 +0000

Western Australian police are investigating the distribution of anonymous flyers targeting LGBTQIA+ people across Perth, in what advocates say is a deeply troubling escalation in harassment. The leaflets, reportedly delivered ...

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Brisbane’s Big Gay Day Is Making A Huge Move In 2026

Michael James — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:58:59 +0000

Big Gay Day, Brisbane’s biggest gay street party, has made a huge announcement for their 2026 event. Following the 25th year of the event in 2025 Big Gay Day organisers ...

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Controversial One Nation Leader Cory Bernardi Wins SA Upper House Seat

Michael James — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 01:02:51 +0000

Following the South Australian state election overnight controversial One Nation state leader Cory Bernardi has successfully secured a seat in the upper house. The former Liberal MP made his latest ...

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Equality Australia Issues New US Travel Advice For LGBTQ+ Australians

Lydia Jupp — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:31:58 +0000

Equality Australia have updated their safety advice for LGBTQIA+ people planning to travel to the United States. The organisation’s legal advisor, Heather Corkhill, said the group had updated their travel ...

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EXPLAINER: Laws Protecting LGBTQIA+ People Exist Around Australia – SA Lags Behind

Patrick Lenton — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:34:47 +0000

Violence against the LGBTQIA+ community is on the rise in Australia. But in the lead-up to the South Australian elections, LGBTQIA+ people are left unprotected. The news recently has been ...

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EXPLAINER: The Long Awaited Sackar Review Into Hate Speech Will Be Released In Two Weeks

Patrick Lenton — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:39:01 +0000

Updated: A NSW government spokesperson has reached out to Star Observer to inform that as the report is still before cabinet ahead of a decision being made by the government, ...

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Kyle Sandilands Has Been Sacked And His Show Cancelled

Patrick Lenton — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:01:22 +0000

Notorious shock-jock Kyle Sandilands has had his 10 year contract worth $100 million terminated by employers ARN Media. Aww. ARN Media said in a statement on Wednesday it had issued ...

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“Show Them Love And Support”: Nick McKim Defends Trans Kids During Impassioned Senate Speech

Patrick Lenton — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:13:29 +0000

Nick McKim, the Greens senator for Tasmania has used his time on the senate floor to both defend trans kids in Australia, and deliver a blistering attack on One Nation. ...

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LGBTQ Organisations Welcome NSW Hate Crime Reforms And Call For More Support For The Community

Patrick Lenton — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:51:23 +0000

The NSW Government has today announced legislation to strengthen hate crime laws for the LGBTQIA+ community, in response to a rising level of hate. The new legislation will expand “post ...

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NSW Has Introduced New Legislation To Protect LGTBQIA+ Community Against Hate Crimes

Patrick Lenton — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:08:46 +0000

The NSW Government has announced today that it will introduce new legislation to toughen penalties for hate crimes following a series of disturbing attacks against members of the LGBTQIA+ community. ...

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“LGBTQ Rights Under Attack”: Alex Greenwich To Contest 2027 NSW Election

Patrick Lenton — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:38:34 +0000

Independent MP for Sydney Alex Greenwich has taken to social media to confirm he will re-contest his seat at the 2027 NSW election. “I feel a responsibility to confront the ...

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