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National first in sexual health with the launch of Emen8

May 18 - News

A new national project that brings an innovative, digital approach to health promotion for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men about sexual health and wellbeing has gone live – propelled by decades o...

Fran Bowron steps down as Co-Chair of Mardi Gras

May 16 - News

After four change-making years serving as a Director including three years as Co-Chair, Fran Bowron has announced she’s stepping down from the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Board. In a statement issued to Mardi...

We still need JOY, and JOY still needs you

May 15 - Community, News

An independent voice for the diverse lesbian and gay communities since 1993, there’s never been a more important time to strengthen the voice of your community, as JOY 94.9 commences its annual Radiothon. This year JOY 9...

Advocates dismayed as Government blocks vote condemning Chechen anti-g...

May 11 - News

Advocates are dismayed the Federal Government has refused to allow the Senate to vote for a Greens’ motion condemning persecution of gay and bisexual men in Chechnya. “The failure of the Government to allow t...

The Pinnacle Foundation announces 2017 scholars

May 10 - News

The Pinnacle Foundation has announced it will provide scholarships and mentoring to 29 new and continuing LGBT+ scholars, aged between 18 and 24, from around Australia to assist in their secondary or tertiary education. ...

Advocates slam Budget nod to Plebiscite

May 10 - News

Equality advocates are disappointed the Federal Budget has kept alive the possibility of a marriage equality plebiscite saying the money could be better spent elsewhere. “It’s deeply disappointing that the Go...

Adelaide’s Feast Festival turns 21

May 8 - Arts & Entertainment, Festivals, News

It’s a big birthday celebration for South Australia’s longest running Queer Arts and Cultural Festival and kicking off the festivities for 2017 is the launch of this year’s poster design and theme, 21 – a mil...

Advocate urges Prime Minister to take stronger action against anti-LGB...

May 6 - News

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been urged to do more to stop the persecution of LGBTI people in Chechnya. Long-time LGBTI human rights advocate, Rodney Croome, has written to the Prime Minister on behalf of advocacy...