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Brisbane protesters stop traffic for marriage equality1

Brisbane protesters stop traffic for marriage equality

By chadstjames 21st May, 2013

Equal Love protesters stopped traffic in Brisbane on Saturday demanding marriage equality.

Kevin Rudd now supports marriage equality13

Kevin Rudd now supports marriage equality

By Deanus 21st May, 2013

"I have come to the conclusion that church and state can have different positions and practices on the question of same sex marriage."

The first out gay Cleo Bachelor of the Year contestant is…2

The first out gay Cleo Bachelor of the Year contestant is…

By Matt Akersten 20th May, 2013

"Strangest place I've had sex? On the banks of the Seine in Paris."

Equality activists hit Manly1

Equality activists hit Manly

By Matt Akersten 20th May, 2013

A colourful crowd of over 100 people met in the middle of Manly's pedestrian shopping strip on Saturday, taking their marriage equality message to the hear of opposition leader Tony Abbott's electorate.

Australia's most LGBTI-friendly employers named317

Australia's most LGBTI-friendly employers named

By Matt Akersten 18th May, 2013

An awards luncheon has honoured several deserving and proud local companies for their efforts with workplace support for LGBTI people.

Brisbane's Rally for Marriage Equality. Saturday!

Brisbane's Rally for Marriage Equality. Saturday!

By chadstjames 17th May, 2013

On Saturday the rainbows are set to fly high over Brisbane with their Rally for Marriage Equality.

Queer maestros reveal new treats1

Queer maestros reveal new treats

By Matt Akersten 16th May, 2013

Two of our favourite queer music mixers have emerged from their secretive studios to reveal the fruits of their labours in recent days – check out these amazing audibles.

Newcastle film fest shOUT's back1

Newcastle film fest shOUT's back

By Matt Akersten 16th May, 2013

Newcastle's own LGBTI film festival returns this weekend for a second year of on-screen adventures.

Protestors target Tony Abbott23

Protestors target Tony Abbott

By Matt Akersten 16th May, 2013

Marriage equality activists are taking their megaphones to Sydney's northern beaches, targeting the HQ of our unsympathetic opposition leader.

See Mardi Gras through HM's lens2

See Mardi Gras through HM's lens

By Matt Akersten 15th May, 2013

He's without doubt Sydney's favourite LGBT party photographer – we let him loose on Mardi Gras, and at last the results are revealed.

NSW considers medical marijuana

NSW considers medical marijuana

By SSHQ 15th May, 2013

LGBTI health organisation ACON has welcomed a recommendation from a NSW parliamentary committee to allow medical use of cannabis for people with terminal illness and AIDS.

Join Melbourne's 30th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

Join Melbourne's 30th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

By Deanus 15th May, 2013

Living Positive Victoria invites everyone to stand together as a community along with over 1,200 other communities worldwide to commemorate the 30th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial.

Sydney to seek ideas on permanent LGBTI symbol3

Sydney to seek ideas on permanent LGBTI symbol

By Matt Akersten 14th May, 2013

Following the removal of Oxford Street's rainbow crossing, many who assembled at Sydney Town Hall last night hoped their council would decide to erect a giant rainbow flag as a permanent fixture on the strip.

My daughter, who was born a boy9

My daughter, who was born a boy

By Matt Akersten 13th May, 2013

A Queensland mum has come to terms with her 9-year-old daughter's insistence she wants to live as a girl though she was born male – but her school has some issues with it.

Wanted: More women's gridiron players!

Wanted: More women's gridiron players!

By Matt Akersten 13th May, 2013

A new Women's Full Kit Gridiron team is starting up in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne – and is calling out for more players to come join in.

Magda joins charity Town Hall ball2

Magda joins charity Town Hall ball

By SSHQ 10th May, 2013

Much-loved comedic actress Magda Szubanski has just been announced as the keynote speaker for the Aurora Annual Ball on Saturday 22 June at Sydney Town Hall.

A giant rainbow flag for Oxford Street?25

A giant rainbow flag for Oxford Street?

By Matt Akersten 10th May, 2013

It looks like Taylor Square's newest rainbow could be bright, bold and reach for the skies.

WATCH: Get set for Mardi Gras 2014!310

WATCH: Get set for Mardi Gras 2014!

By Matt Akersten 9th May, 2013

"There's no place like Sydney. And there's no time like Sydney Mardi Gras."