Greens MP turns to OnlyFans to promote sexual health
A Greens MP has joined a subscription-based platform used by adult content creators in an effort to reach voters and promote the minor party's health policies.
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‘Historic moment’ as conversion therapy outlawed
New laws protecting LGBTQI people from "abhorrent" conversion practices have been welcomed as a "historic moment".
Tired dancing feet, high spirits after Mardi Gras
The task of cleaning up Sydney's streets from glitter and feathers is under way after Mardi Gras revellers celebrated the world's biggest evening LGBTQI parade.
Mardi Gras parade freedom cry against threats to rights
Dressed in their finest feathers and leathers, Mardi Gras participants will bring a serious and global message to the 2025 parade.
The legends making a ‘loud and proud’ Mardi Gras debut
Representing the La Perouse LGBTQI community, their allies and Elders, the LaPa Legends will make their debut at Mardi Gras 2025.
Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights
Thousands of rainbow-clad paraders have tapped to choreographed numbers or moved in euphoric bliss in the 47th annual Sydney Mardi Gras.
Focus on freedom as thousands celebrate Mardi Gras fair
The first big Mardi Gras event of 2025 has drawn a crowd of thousands as organisers hope its theme resonates with the LGBTQI community and beyond.
March goes on as LGBTQI movement stares down MAGA hate
LGBTQI members and advocates have bared their skin and souls in sweltering heat at an annual pride march as the community warns it is under renewed threat.
‘Insulting’: trans music tutor sues Catholic schools
A transgender tutor has accused a Catholic schools body of failing to let her work after she transitioned and asking invasive questions about her bathroom use.
Dutton shuts down Nationals’ call for gender debate
There are no plans to change the coalition's position on transgender rights, Peter Dutton says, following US President Donald Trump's executive orders.
Queer group slams ‘slap on the wrist’ over Nazi salute
A queer activist collective has criticised the sentence of an "ignorant" man who performed a Nazi salute and disrupted a transgender support march.
Latham fights for right to repeat ‘disgusting’ MP claim
A court has been asked to permanently restrain Mark Latham from again uttering a defamatory and sexually explicit remark about a political rival.
Drug forum ends on sour note as diversity challenged
Accusations of diversity issues and "sanitised" recommendations have marred the end of a nation-leading forum centred on reducing community drug harms.
Lose the force: call to ban cops from Mardi Gras
A proposal to stop police from marching at Mardi Gras would be a "slap in the face" to LGBTQI officers, a state premier says.
Mardi Gras votes to let police march in 2025 parade
A proposal to stop police from marching at the 2025 Mardi Gras parade has been narrowly voted down by organisers.
Young gay and lesbian staff target of sexual misconduct
Most young LGBTQI employees say they have been sexually assaulted or harassed in the workplace and supporters blame a culture that devalues their identity.
Pioneering artist, 80, plays to his biggest crowd yet
Artist William Yang has been taking photographs since the 1970s, and will perform one of his groundbreaking monologues in front of his biggest audience ever.
MP breaks party ranks on transgender birth certificates
A NSW Liberal MP has broken with ranks and accused her leaders of fearmongering over laws that make it easier for transgender people modify birth certificates.
Gay-hate killings re-examined after state apology
Vowing to enact 19 recommendations from a landmark inquiry, the NSW government wants killers brought to justice over unsolved suspected gay hate crimes
‘Trump-style’ Latham defamed MP with explicit tweet
A tweet by controversial politician Mark Latham suggesting a political rival engages in "disgusting" sex acts has been deemed defamatory by the Federal Court.
Chiding for pro-Palestinians who ‘usurped’ Mardi Gras
A magistrate has issued stern remarks to pro-Palestine activists who stormed the Sydney Mardi Gras with flares as he sentenced them to good behaviour bonds.
Landmark sexuality census question to be trialled
The 2026 census is on track to be the first national count to ask people about their sexuality but there are calls to include more of the LGBTQI community.
Trans question won’t make census despite Labor’s U-turn
Trans and intersex people should not be left out of the census, LGBTQI groups say after forcing Labor to backtrack on a plan to scrap a question on sexuality.
‘Show courage’: Labor MP rebels on LGBTQI census topics
Josh Burns is the first Labor MP to publicly call on his government to reconsider its decision not to include LGBTQI questions in the next census.
‘Kept my child secret’: gay teacher calls for change
A Catholic school teacher who felt forced to quit because of a same-sex relationship is sharing her experience to try and secure stronger legal protections.
Court’s landmark ‘trans women are women’ verdict lauded
The founder of a women-only app has been ordered to pay compensation for unlawfully discriminating against a transgender user as a landmark case concluded.
Consultation on police involvement in Sydney Mardi Gras
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras board is consulting on the participation of NSW Police at future events.
Anti-gay discrimination apology sparks call for action
The last Australian state to apologise for criminalising homosexual acts is being urged to follow the move with steps to end discrimination.
Latham turned down $20k offer to avoid defamation case
Political firebrand Mark Latham refused to pay $20,000 to an MP who has sued for defamation after a graphic tweet unleashed a flood of abuse.
‘Crass, vulgar’ Latham tweet did not target MP: lawyer
A crass, vulgar and offensive tweet by Mark Latham was merely about homosexual sex and did not specifically target a state MP, his lawyers have said.
Death threats, slurs: MP’s Latham tweet-fuelled abuse
A vulgar post by Mark Latham turned a gay MP into a caricature, causing people to send offensive and threatening messages to his office, a judge has heard.