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Lyle Shelton Loses Again In Drag Story Time Vilification Case

Michael James — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:46:41 +0000

Conservative commentator and aspiring politician Lyle Shelton has faced another set back in his years long vilification case against two drag performers. The former ACL director fronted the Supreme court ...

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Join The Sisters of The Order of Perpetual Indulgence & Trough Man For A Newtown Queer History Walk

Chloe Sargeant — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:03:09 +0000

If you’ve ever wanted a queer history lesson delivered by a flurry of nuns in heels and one of Sydney’s most legendary LGBTQIA+ characters, the Sisters of The Order of ...

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Call For Fundraising To Support Victim Of Hate Crimes 78er Titi Chartay

Patrick Lenton — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:15 +0000

Sydney activist and 78er Titi Chartay, has been hospitalised after two alleged assaults at her Glebe public housing home. She says she sustained serious injuries and that her dog was ...

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$250k Govt Funding Announced To Expand LGBTQIA+ Pregnancy Support In NSW

Chloe Sargeant — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:07:58 +0000

The NSW Government has announced $250,000 in funding for a new statewide antenatal education and pregnancy support program aimed specifically at LGBTQIA+ families. The one-off funding package will allow Rainbow ...

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Mark Latham To Pay Alex Greenwich $140,000 After Losing Homophobic Tweet Appeal

Patrick Lenton — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:00:35 +0000

Former One Nation and Labor leader Mark Latham has lost an appeal against a Federal Court decision that found he defamed NSW independent MP Alex Greenwich in a 2023 social ...

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Hate Crime Laws Strengthening Protections For LGBTQIA+ People Passes NSW Parliament

Patrick Lenton — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:11:41 +0000

NSW Parliament has passed the Minns Labor Government’s Crimes Legislation Amendment (Hate Crimes) Bill 2026, with the legislation strengthening protections for LGBTQIA+ people. The reforms expand “post and boast” offences ...

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Chris Minns Urges NSW Parliament To Pass Violence Against Gay Teenagers Bill

Patrick Lenton — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:05:37 +0000

NSW Premier Chris Minns has called on the Legislative Council to pass the Violence Against Gay Teenagers Bill, during Question Time in Parliament on Tuesday. Responding to a question from ...

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‘The Tragic Sequel To The 1978 Mardi Gras’: Calls For Herzog Protest Charges To Be Dropped

Patrick Lenton — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:12:05 +0000

The NSW Greens and 43 civil society organisations have signed an open letter to the NSW Premier, Attorney-General, Minister for Police and the NSW Police Commissioner calling for all criminal ...

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Chris Minns Slammed In Parliament Over His ‘Biological Differences’ Comments

Noa Valentine — Fri, 29 May 2026 04:05:33 +0000

NSW Greens spokesperson Dr Amanda Cohn has slammed Premier Chris Minns in state parliament this week, regarding his earlier comments asserting “biological differences” must be “reflected in the law”. “While ...

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NSW Government Has Launched A New Plan to Eliminate HIV Transmission

Noa Valentine — Thu, 28 May 2026 03:10:38 +0000

The NSW Government has launched a new HIV strategy, which aims to virtually eliminate HIV transmission within the state by 2030. The strategy, launched this week, is the next phase ...

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Bigger Than Jesus: ARQ Sydney Is Reborn & Opening June Long Weekend

Chloe Sargeant — Mon, 25 May 2026 04:01:53 +0000

Sydney’s iconic LGBTQIA+ nightclub ARQ Sydney is set to reopen from the June Long Weekend, after the venue’s most recent incarnation, Aura, fell into administration. In a statement posted to ...

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Kris Bee Bacon: Meet The Man Behind The Playful Fashion Brand Made By & For LGBTQIA+ People

Chloe Sargeant — Sat, 23 May 2026 02:38:22 +0000

There’s nothing like wearing something a little bit cheeky, and there’s nothing like finding clothes that actually fit your body properly. A jockstrap designed with enough room for bears, or ...

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‘Extremely Concerning’: Chris Minns Slammed Over Trump-Like ‘Biological Differences’ Comments

Chloe Sargeant — Tue, 19 May 2026 07:45:59 +0000

In the wake of last week’s Tickle v Giggle for Girls appeal result, NSW Premier Chris Minns has become the latest Australian politician to suggest rhetoric commonly used by anti-transgender ...

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Mardi Gras Drops 2026 Pride Month Line-Up Ft. APRÈS GRAS, Ladyhawke, Sissy Ball & More

Chloe Sargeant — Tue, 19 May 2026 06:14:28 +0000

Living in the Southern Hemisphere unfortunately means that Pride Month lands in the winter months. But if your winter plans solely involve doomscrolling in your warm, cosy bed, Sydney Gay ...

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Alex Greenwich Launches Contempt Proceedings Against Mark Latham Over NCAT posts

Patrick Lenton — Sun, 17 May 2026 22:31:46 +0000

NSW independent MP Alex Greenwich has launched contempt proceedings against upper house MP Mark Latham following social media posts criticising the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) after it ruled ...

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Lyle Shelton Launches New NSW Parliament Bid Centred On Anti-vilification Laws

Michael James — Sun, 17 May 2026 07:21:26 +0000

Long time anti-LGBTQIA+ campaigner Lyle Shelton has announced he will run for the New South Wales Legislative Council at the next state election, positioning his ongoing legal battle with Brisbane ...

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Rainbow Shoelace Project Founder Targeted Over Support For Reynella East College

Michael James — Sat, 16 May 2026 04:15:13 +0000

The Rainbow Shoelace Project Founder Abbie Jane has found herself the target of vicious online trolls this week. Abbie became the target of trolls after she posted a video in ...

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Buy Rainbow Returns To Sydney CBD With New Venue For 2026

Michael James — Sat, 16 May 2026 00:16:39 +0000

Sydney’s LGBTQIA+ business community will once again take centre stage later this year, with Buy Rainbow officially returning in October 2026 at a new CBD location. The annual LGBTQIA+ small ...

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Mother Of Accused Killer Beau Lamarre-Condon Refused Bail Over Witness Tampering Allegations

Chloe Sargeant — Fri, 15 May 2026 02:36:35 +0000

The mother of former NSW Police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has been denied bail and will remain in custody for at least two months as she faces allegations of attempting to ...

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Royal Commission Hears Fears From Jewish LGBTQIA+ Mardi Gras Marchers

Michael James — Sun, 10 May 2026 04:20:56 +0000

The Royal Commission Into Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion has heard emotional testimony from LGBTQIA+ members of Sydney’s Jewish community, including a gay man who said he faced more hostility after ...

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