Post fascism – Hungary gets its Pride back
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Hungary’s new Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, has cleared the way for Budapest Pride to return after last year’s controversial ban under the government of former leader Viktor Orbán. The 31st Budapest Pride March is scheduled to take place on 27 June, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to…
Nepal Creates Landmark LGBTQIA+ Government Ministry
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Nepal has created its first government ministry for sexual and gender minorities. Prime Minister Balendra Shah announced the new Ministry of Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities and Social Security during a government restructure this month. The ministry will deliver programmes for women, children, LGBTQIA+ people and disadvantaged communities. The…
Brisbane Queer Bar Targeted in Arson Attack
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A popular LGBTQIA+ venue in Brisbane has become the target of a suspected homophobic attack, sparking community outrage and a wave of public support. The West End bar Come To Daddy was targeted on the night of April 28, when individuals allegedly set fire to rainbow bunting displayed outside the…
New report finds widespread discrimination against trans and gender diverse Australians
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A new report by the Australian Human Rights Commission has found discrimination against trans and gender‑diverse people is widespread – with serious impacts on safety, access to essential services and full participation in society. Released on the International Trans Day of Visibility, Equal Identities examines the barriers trans and gender‑diverse people in…
Photo Gallery: 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade
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Photos by: Zoe Hyland
2026 Sydney Mardi Gras Fair Day
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Check out all the “stills” action from yesterday’s Fair Day event, shot by the incredible INSIGHT BY GEMINI. (Georgia Griffiths) Our crew was filming our special podcast episode, which will be on YouTube this Sunday from 6pm AEDT. (@UnfashionablyLatePodcast)
Mardi Gras 2026 for theatre queers
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The 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras features a diverse theatre lineup, with highlights including: The Normal Heart at the Opera House, Big Gay Entree at Factory Theatre, and The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin at Belvoir St Theatre. Other key events include La Ronde at The Grand Electric, Laugh Out Proud at Enmore Theatre, and exclusive Queer Backstage Tours at…
Sydney’s Mardi Gras kicks off today
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The 48th Annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras launches today under the 2026 theme ECSTATICA, transforming Sydney into a global stage for queer celebration over the next 20 days. This evening, the Progress Pride Flag will rise above Sydney Town Hall to mark the official start of Australia’s largest…
Sydney Mardi Gras Parade – what to look out for in 2026
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The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade will return on Saturday 28 February 2026, with more than 10,000 marchers and over 160 floats set to transform inner Sydney into one of the world’s largest celebrations of queer identity, visibility and expression. The Parade will unfold as a night of…
Eurovision Connects 2: Pop With a Purpose
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Eurovision Connects 2 is a timely reminder of what Eurovision can do when it transcends politics and focuses on glitter and competition: unite people through music for a greater cause. Bringing together fan-favourite Eurovision artists and contributors from across the contest’s long and varied history, the album channels the joy, camp,…