Community & Culture

A new six-part documentary, House of Blak: Miss First Nation, goes inside a groundbreaking Indigenous drag pageant to highlight creativity, culture and community

Come to Daddy in Brisbane hosted its second annual Daddy Pageant, naming Country Dave Daddiest Daddy 2026 and celebrating community, performance and inclusive spirit

Emmanuel Grégoire presents a detailed municipal plan for LGBT+ support, harm reduction and public safety in Paris and explains why La France insoumise cannot join his coalition

A new annual day on 6 September will honour lesbian pioneers, activists and culture through events worldwide

Nominations are open for the South Australian Pride Awards; Pride Adelaide has broadened the categories, announced a refreshed Gala for June 6, and named Eric Kuhlmann as a Hall of Fame inductee

A former employee and longtime users point to Grindr’s 2026 IPO, new leadership and expensive new features like EDGE as catalysts for a shift away from the app’s original purpose

Extra metro, trains, light rail and buses will run 24 hours to help festivalgoers and venues during Sydney Mardi Gras

Choose DIVA Charitable Trust as your good cause on The Rainbow Lottery: 50p from every £1 ticket supports LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people and you could win £25,000

Stonewall Hotel reopens after a ceiling section fell during Pride Bingo; patrons were moved to the adjacent DIVA Bar, contractors repaired a water leak and regular events resume tonight

The Australian Government is providing up to $1 million over four years to fund security upgrades at the Victorian Pride Centre, helping resident organisations focus resources on community services

Examine recent studies and expert insights that challenge the idea of lesbian bed death, showing how sexual satisfaction and intimacy remain strong for many long-term couples

A man wrote to RTÉ Radio 1 describing how a brief, secret relationship with an opposing Gaelic footballer in his early 20s left a lifelong emotional imprint

A Gallup telephone survey of more than 13,000 US adults reports that roughly nine percent identify as LGBTQ+, with bisexual identity now the largest single category and increases concentrated among younger adults and women

Bury musician Jsky will take the TEDxNorthernQuarter 2026 stage to unpack how digital validation influences ambition, self-worth and community in a connected world.

TasPride’s flagship parade attracted roughly 1,500 participants in Hobart, capping a vibrant volunteer-run festival and leaving several community events still to come through February 28.

Shanny T-Bone capped a 20-year career with a Sporties hall of fame induction on February 14, joined by Steven Oliver in a night that celebrated drag, family and community

an exclusive valentines chat with leah and maz, paired with a compact guide to local gigs — love, music and community in one read

Profiles of high-profile lgbtq+ couples who share love, creativity, and influence—stories that matter beyond gossip.

a fresh profile of Leah and Maz paired with highlights from faith-centered essays — stories of transformation, accountability and grace

Practical, affirming suggestions for sapphic and queer singles who want to enjoy valentine’s day without compromising comfort or authenticity.

leah and maz’s relationship began on a local pitch and grew in private before becoming a public celebration of love, patience and mutual understanding within the women’s football community.

Teddy’s World, an early-evening Sunday drag show at UBQ, has just completed its first year, spotlighting drag kings and a diverse lineup of performers while cultivating a loyal queer audience.

Laird Leatherman 2026 mobilised Melbourne’s leather scene to raise $20,500 for Switchboard Victoria, launched community storytelling projects, and pledged ongoing support into 2026.