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NIGHTLIFE

January 23, 2026

UN Urges Australia to End Discrimination in Religious Schools

January 28, 2026

Censure Chaos: Mardi Gras Board implodes over Trans rights motion

January 29, 2026

Hot Trans Mardi Gras program unveiled ahead of 2026 season

February 3, 2026

ARTS & CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT

Invisible Boys to take on Heated Rivalry at Peabody Awards

Aussie TV series Invisible Boys has been nominated for the 86th Peabody Awards alongside Heated Rivalry and Jimmy Kimmel Live!

ARTS & CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORT

Kylie Minogue to headline AFL Grand Final

Aussie pop star Kylie Minogue has been revealed as this year’s AFL Grand Final entertainment.

ARTS & CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT

‘Pretty surreal’: Jarrod Draper on starring in Phantom of the Opera

Rising musical theatre star Jarrod Draper is set to take on one of his dream roles as Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera, as

ENTERTAINMENT

“Love seeing a bit of nudity”: ABC announces its Mardi Gras broadcast team

The ABC has revealed its all-star line-up to take audiences through the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.

ARTS & CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT

Mel C Drops new single ahead of Mardi Gras DJ set

Former Spice Girl Mel C has released a new single ahead of her forthcoming ninth studio album, Sweat.

ARTS & CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT

Rogue Traders bring peak 2000s energy to Mighty Hoopla Sydney

Australian pop act Rogue Traders have been added to the Sydney lineup of Mighty Hoopla, with organisers continuing to flesh out the festival’s first Australian

Invisible Boys to take on Heated Rivalry at Peabody Awards

April 10, 2026

Aussie TV series Invisible Boys has been nominated for the 86th Peabody Awards alongside Heated Rivalry and Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Showstoppers night to spotlight rising performers at Big Gay Piano Bar

April 9, 2026

Big Gay Piano Bar is inviting Sydney talent to get involved in its brand-new Showstoppers event.

Kylie Minogue to headline AFL Grand Final

April 1, 2026

Aussie pop star Kylie Minogue has been revealed as this year’s AFL Grand Final entertainment.

‘Pretty surreal’: Jarrod Draper on starring in Phantom of the Opera

March 26, 2026

Rising musical theatre star Jarrod Draper is set to take on one of his dream roles as Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera, as

Simon Burke brings Aussie play back for 50th anniversary

March 5, 2026

Simon Burke is bringing Australian play The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin to Belvoir St Theatre for its 50th anniversary.

Beloved drag queen Maxi Shield passes

February 25, 2026

The beloved drag queen Maxi Shield has passed away, aged 51.

February 12, 2026

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras kicks off this weekend with a festival line-up that is all about evolution.

LOVING: A photographic history of men in love at Qtopia

February 6, 2026

A new exhibition has opened at Qtopia exploring photographs of men in love.

Mardi Gras PARTY axed for 2026: ‘Heartbreaking’ call from CEO

February 3, 2026

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras PARTY, held after the annual parade, has officially been cancelled.

Sydney council backs push for LGBTQIA+ service hub

March 25, 2026 No Comments

NSW Govt forced to release long-awaited Sackar review

March 19, 2026 No Comments

New laws proposed to tackle LGBTQIA+ hate crimes in NSW

March 18, 2026 No Comments

Pride in Protest directors stood down from Mardi Gras board

March 13, 2026 No Comments

Pride in Protest Removed from Sydney Mardi Gras Parade

March 4, 2026 No Comments

NSW to review laws after extremist-linked anti-LGBTQIA+ attacks

February 25, 2026 No Comments

Local politicians demand review after violent scenes at Sydney protest

February 10, 2026 No Comments

Liberals target Mardi Gras funding over “Extremist” claims

February 5, 2026 No Comments

Alex Greenwich calls for dedicated LGBTQ+ legal service after death threats

February 5, 2026 No Comments

Censure Chaos: Mardi Gras Board implodes over Trans rights motion

January 29, 2026 No Comments

UN Urges Australia to End Discrimination in Religious Schools

January 28, 2026 No Comments

Board directors allege loss of email access amid Mardi Gras dispute

January 23, 2026 No Comments

Sydney Convicts score funding boost ahead of Bingham Cup

Kylie Minogue to headline AFL Grand Final

Advocates Slam IOC Trans Ban as Harmful and Discriminatory

Former Brisbane Lion player Leigh Ryswyk makes history as first openly gay AFL player

‘Raising the Rainbow Flag’: LGBTQIA+ athletes to headline Sydney panel

Sydney Swans to host Pride Game in June

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Three new queer venues are hiring

Stonewall Oxford St closes, future shifts to Newtown

House of Mince takes over Colombian Hotel amid Oxford St reset

Trough X Sydney announces long-awaited venue launch

Showstoppers night to spotlight rising performers at Big Gay Piano Bar

Meet the piano-splitting twinks of Flash’s wild first year

Lukas Radovich calls for LGBTQ+ Aussies to join Push-Up Challenge

Study explores impact of Lifeblood rule changes on gay and bisexual men

New study targets barriers to PrEP access among young men

ABC exits ACON program amid impartiality concerns

Plans for former Green Park Hotel finally revealed

30-second douching alternative seeks Aussie backers

Invisible Boys to take on Heated Rivalry at Peabody Awards

Kylie Minogue to headline AFL Grand Final

‘Pretty surreal’: Jarrod Draper on starring in Phantom of the Opera

“Love seeing a bit of nudity”: ABC announces its Mardi Gras broadcast team

Mel C Drops new single ahead of Mardi Gras DJ set

Rogue Traders bring peak 2000s energy to Mighty Hoopla Sydney

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Meet the piano-splitting twinks of Flash’s wild first year

Lukas Radovich calls for LGBTQ+ Aussies to join Push-Up Challenge

Sydney Convicts score funding boost ahead of Bingham Cup

Invisible Boys to take on Heated Rivalry at Peabody Awards

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