Queensland sets a date for Civil Unions
By chadstjames 4th Feb, 2012
A date has finally been set which will see Queensland’s first same-sex civil unions taking place in March.
Polyamorists defend parade spot
By Matt Akersten 4th Feb, 2012
This year's Sydney Mardi Gras theme is universal and infinite love – but with a politically-charged parade helping to promote marriage equality, is a group endorsing polyamorous relationships still allowed in?
Mardi Gras launches new iPhone app
By Matt Akersten 3rd Feb, 2012
Sydney Mardi Gras have just launched its very own iPhone app, giving you up-to-date details of all their events leading up to the big Parade and Party on March 3.
New owner for Nevermind
By Matt Akersten 2nd Feb, 2012
Popular Oxford Street venue Nevermind has been sold - and its new owner is a familiar and respected face on Sydney's gay party scene.
Taylor Square to become Club Tropicana
By Matt Akersten 2nd Feb, 2012
For this year's Sydney Mardi Gras Parade on March 3, Oxford Street hub Taylor Square is set to become "a cool oasis where the sunshine reigns supreme," it has just been revealed.
Ruby Rabbit slashes menu prices for Same Samers
By SSHQ 1st Feb, 2012
Oxford Street's newly-revamped Ruby Rabbit is offering 50 Same Same readers a hefty 25% discount on their total food and beverage bill on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Who wants to be the Aussie at Mr. Gay World?
By Matt Akersten 1st Feb, 2012
This year the hunt is on again for a fit and friendly home-grown candidate to represent Australia in the coveted Mr. Gay World contest.
Mitzi's London shows celebrate Australia Day
By Matt Akersten 31st Jan, 2012
Dearly loved and departed Sydney showgal Mitzi Macintosh is now working in a London drag troupe, where she was proud to honour her home country on Australia Day.
Watchdogs OK Libra's ladies
By Matt Akersten 31st Jan, 2012
An Aussie-made Libra tampon ad blasted as transphobic when it first appeared on screens in New Zealand has been given the go ahead from our local advertising complaints agency.
Lesbians choose their BOYS!
By Matt Akersten 30th Jan, 2012
When we heard that our local lesbian magazine was holding a BOY Award contest, we thought we were going crazy…
Mums urge Abbott: 'Let our kids marry'
By Matt Akersten 30th Jan, 2012
The heat is going on opposition leader Tony Abbott as PFLAG's mums and dads ask him to allow his MPs a conscience vote on changing the Marriage Act.
Jimmy Barnes and Guy Pearce for marriage equality
By SSHQ 27th Jan, 2012
Two more of Australia's brightest stars are happy to lend their support to the unstoppable marriage equality campaign.
Why Kerryn Phelps is our hero
By Matt Akersten 27th Jan, 2012
Wednesday night's Equality Dinner was a chance for 100 guests to enjoy a fancy meal in Darling Harbour raising money for the marriage equality campaign. But as the night wore on, one particular campaigner stole the show – and saved a life.
Go marry overseas from Feb 1
By Matt Akersten 27th Jan, 2012
A sticky piece of red tape which prevents Aussie same-sex couples from marrying in countries where gay marriage is legal will be removed next week, Federal Attorney-General Nicola Roxon has announced.
Kylie for Mardi Gras!
By Matt Akersten 26th Jan, 2012
The Sydney Mardi Gras crew have an Australia Day surprise for you! This morning they announced pop megastar Kylie Minogue will join the parade on Saturday March 3.
Queensland will close 'gay panic' loophole
By Matt Akersten 25th Jan, 2012
A 25,000-signature campaign to close a legal loophole which allows people accused of murder in Queensland to defend themselves by claiming ‘gay panic’ appears to have been successful, with the state's government now saying it'll take action to amend t
Navratilova wears a rainbow
By jamesbesanvalle 25th Jan, 2012
Out lesbian tennis great Martina Navratilova has shown her rainbow colours this week as criticism of fellow sports star Margaret Court's outspoken opinion on homosexuality intensifies.
TV time for Father Paul's gay panic protest
By SSHQ 24th Jan, 2012
Queensland priest Father Paul Kelly, who has gathered more than 22,000 supporters for his online campaign to close a legal loophole that allows people accused of murder to defend themselves by claiming 'gay panic', will tonight tell his story on Ten's The