Jordan Hirst Magda Szubanski has reflected on the “dirty” tactics of the “no” side during the marriage equality campaign as she revisits […] The post Magda Szubanski says opposition ‘played so dirty’ in marriage debate appeared first on QNews.

Jordan Hirst Troye Sivan has debuted a brand new song from his upcoming album during Charli XCX’s headlining set at the Austin […] The post Troye Sivan debuts new song Le Boy during Charli XCX festival set appeared first on QNews.

Tessa Ogle Conservative activists are working to establish a new “pro-life” and “pro-family” coalition, modelled explicitly on the UN’s existing LGBTI Core […] The post What is the proposed ‘Pro-Life Core Group’ at the UN, and what could it mean for LGBTQIA+ rights? appeared first on QNews.

Jordan Hirst The cast of Drag Race Philippines have paid tribute to their season 4 sister Misua in her emotional final episode […] The post Drag Race Philippines mourns queen who died during production appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri Thorne Harbour Health’s highly anticipated LGBTQ+ kinky fundraiser, Northside Bizarre, returns to the Laird and its surrounds next weekend. From the […] The post Thorne Harbour’s cheeky fundraiser Northside Bizarre returns appeared first on QNews.

Jordan Hirst Queensland drag demon Inkubus is the first Australian performer to appear on The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, joining the cast of […] The post Aussie drag demon Inkubus joins Boulet Brothers’ Dragula season 7 appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri Casey Donovan and her partner Renee Sharples have announced they are expecting a baby through IVF; the due date is […] The post Casey Donovan and Renee Sharples announce they are expecting a baby appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri October is Mental Health Month: a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote everyday wellbeing. But new research from […] The post LGBTQ+ Australians three times more likely to suffer mental health disorders appeared first on QNews.

Thea Swinfield The team behind Adelaide favourite Mary’s Poppin have announced the return of the annual Poppin Out block party, along with a brand-new event […] The post Mary’s Poppin reveals two major upcoming events appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri Returning for its second year, Rainbow in the Outback is a beautiful and bold festival celebrating LGBTQIA+ pride and visibility […] The post PHOTOS: Rainbow in the Outback brings pride to Broken Hill appeared first on QNews.

Laura Koefoed The people behind Heated Rivalry are taking one of the series’ most beloved ideas off the page and into the […] The post Heated Rivalry producers launch Irina Foundation inspired by Shane and Ilya appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri Aussies can now stream the blood-soaked psychosexual queer slasher from trans and non-binary filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun, starring Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder, Teenage Sex and […] The post Sapphic slasher Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma now streaming appeared first on QNews.

Tessa Ogle Tasmania could finally ban conversion practices under legislation now before Parliament. Opponents are raising alarms about parents, doctors and prayer. […] The post Fact check: The claims being made about Tasmania’s conversion practices bill appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri The home of NSW queer history and culture has a new Chief Executive Officer, as Cecily Hardy ushers Qtopia Sydney into […] The post QTopia Sydney welcomes Cecily Hardy as its new CEO appeared first on QNews.

Laura Koefoed Lesbian. It’s a deeply personal identity that lures an extraordinary level of scrutiny and policing from every nook and cranny. […] The post The Last Ditch, King Princess and the unrelenting politics of lesbianism appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri As hate crimes against the LGBTQIA+ community rise, Victoria has introduced a new and simple way to report what’s happening […] The post Seen LGBTQIA+ hate? Victoria’s new tool lets you report it without going to police appeared first on QNews.

Laura Koefoed Days after Rui Takahashi publicly came out as gay, fellow Japanese volleyball player Reon Arao has opened up about his […] The post Rui Takahashi came out. Now fellow Japanese volleyball star Reon Arao is following his lead appeared first on QNews.

Thea Swinfield Melt Festival has just released new additions to its 2026 program, including a Dolly Parton tribute event, high-speed sewing showdown […] The post New additions to the Melt Festival program just dropped and we’re so ready appeared first on QNews.

Thea Swinfield New York Magazine’s historic special issue The Boys In The Baths stars queer icons including Elliot Page, Troye Sivan and […] The post Elliot Page stars on the cover of New York Magazine’s first Men’s Style Issue appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri The 2026 Australian Pups and Handler Competition (APHC) takes place in Perth this week. Current Australian Pup titleholder, Lycan, shares […] The post Social, silly and supportive: Pup play isn’t what a lot of people think appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri Senator David Shoebridge has been elected to lead the Australian Greens with Senator Steph Hodgins-May as the deputy leader, promising to […] The post Senator David Shoebridge elected to lead the Australian Greens appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri In the trailer for the biographical drama Elsinore, Andrew Scott plays gay actor Ian Charleson, who fought to play the […] The post ‘Elsinore’ brings the true story of Ian Charleson battle with HIV to life appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri Laneway Festival has dropped its 2027 lineup, led by Fontaines D.C. and Hayley Williams alongside Slayyyter, ADÉLA, Kim Petras, Jane […] The post Hayley Williams, Kim Petras and Slayyyter are coming to Aus for Laneway appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri “I’m gay and a member of the sexual minority”, Japanese volleyball player Rui Takahashi of Suntory Sunbirds Osaka comes out. […] The post Japanese volleyball player Rui Takahashi comes out as gay appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri The Melbourne Fringe Festival has begun, and its program is fiercely celebrating LGBTQ+ art and culture. Melburnians, get ready to […] The post Melbourne Fringe Festival is bursting with LGBTQ+ creativity appeared first on QNews.

Thea Swinfield Senator Larissa Waters announced via social media on Monday that she will be stepping back from her role as leader […] The post Larissa Waters steps down as Greens leader as calls emerge for member vote appeared first on QNews.

Tessa Ogle Taylor Swift is using “patient zero” as a metaphor for being the ex who got there first. But the term […] The post Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ and the queer history behind the term appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri A new initiative launched by Brisbane Pride will uncover, preserve, and share the stories, objects and experiences that tell Brisbane’s […] The post Brisbane Pride History Project to preserve and share our LGBTQIA+ history appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri From gay love stories and fake dating to Sydney vampires and lesbian history, plus a furry Big Brother spoof, here […] The post Check out these games as part of this year’s Queer Games Festival appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri Sydney’s 2026 Drag Industry Variety Awards (DIVA Awards) took place on Monday night, celebrating the city’s finest LGBTQIA+ entertainers and […] The post A magical night celebrating drag and queer talent, Sydney’s DIVA Awards appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri Perth’s LGBTIQA+ entertainment and community awards, The Proud Awards, hosted a gorgeous evening of queer celebration and entertainment. There are […] The post Perth’s night of glitz and glamour, the winners of the 11th Proud Awards appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri Gays, let’s get on that dance floor! Madonna won Artist of the Year at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, […] The post Madonna wins Artist of the Year at the 2026 VMAs (and more) appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri 4.52 million people watched Kylie Minogue’s performance at the MCG (and the AFL Grand Final) on the weekend, and it […] The post Perfection and precision: Behind the scenes tea from Kylie’s AFL performance appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri Gay and bisexual men remain a priority population as data shows sexually transmissible infections (STI) continue to be a significant […] The post Syphilis and gonorrhoea rates remain high: Have you had an STI checkup? appeared first on QNews.

Thea Swinfield Fair Day might be taking a rain check, but Newcastle Pride Festival brings more than two weeks of Pride events, […] The post Newcastle Pride unveil a packed Festival program for October appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri It’s been four years since Canadian twin pop duo Tegan and Sara released new music, and they’ve teamed up with […] The post Tegan and Sara are back with their brand new track ‘Our Year’ appeared first on QNews.

Jordan Hirst Magda Szubanski has revealed Heath Ledger personally pitched a role for himself on Kath and Kim after the pair’s hilarious […] The post Magda Szubanski says Heath Ledger wanted a role on Kath and Kim appeared first on QNews.

Laura Koefoed In news that may surprise absolutely no one, Sydney’s Archbishop Anthony Fisher is once again calling on the NSW Government […] The post Archbishop wants Divine Playhouse funding pulled. The queer nuns have thoughts. appeared first on QNews.

Jordan Hirst Brisbane Pride has officially launched its 2026 Festival with a month-long calendar of events, including what will be the city’s […] The post Countdown is on to Brisbane’s biggest ever day of Pride appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri Dykes on Bikes Sydney will receive the 2026 ACON President’s Award in recognition of their enduring leadership, contributions and impact […] The post Dykes on Bikes Sydney to receive ACON President’s Award at Honour 2026 appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri They said it was the biggest production ever staged at the MCG, and they weren’t wrong. Wet weather didn’t stop […] The post Kylie soars with a Minogue medley kicking off the 2026 AFL Grand Final appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri Tasmanian Liberal MPs will be allowed a conscience vote on a bill to ban conversion practices that attempt to suppress […] The post Tasmanian Liberals to have conscience vote on conversion practices ban appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri Mish Kumar-Jonson was inducted into the 2026 Victorian Honour Roll of Women, recognised for their work supporting displaced queer individuals. […] The post Mish Kumar-Jonson inducted into Victorian Honour Roll of Women appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri Could the Brisbane Lions make history in today’s AFL Grand Final with their second threepeat in 25 years? Will the […] The post No matter the winner, the 2026 AFL Grand Final will be historic appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri The Board of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras announced this week the appointment of Jeremy Moineau as Director. Following […] The post Sydney Mardi Gras welcomes new director Jeremy Moineau appeared first on QNews.

Dale Roberts American creator Cam Loves Sports has built a growing Australian following with his camp take on AFL, NRL and more. […] The post Who the hell is Cam Loves Sports? The gay American creator falling for AFL appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri Art Simone has turned a nasty tweet trying to shade her time on Drag Race into a banging bop celebrating […] The post Got your books and dabbers ready for Art Simone’s camp bop ‘Bingo’ appeared first on QNews.

Dean Arcuri Lou Keck and Mitch Brown, AFL’s first openly bisexual player, have launched an independent survey to better understand the experiences […] The post Lou Keck and Mitch Brown launch AFLM LGBTQIA+ fan experience survey appeared first on QNews.

Thea Swinfield The depiction of Lizzie Borden in the latest instalment of Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series Monster has stirred controversy among fans […] The post Monster: The controversially queer Lizzie Borden story  appeared first on QNews.

Laura Koefoed It’s ARIA season baby, and the list of nominations has been released. But why read all the other lists when […] The post ARIA Awards 2026 nominations: all the gays and theys appeared first on QNews.