Community & Culture

A packed Wembley, a starry lineup and emotional speeches combined to make Trans Mission a night of celebration, protest and fundraising

Wig Chapel founder Jack Baxter lost his studio and stock in a city centre fire and has opened a GoFundMe to start again

Hundreds of families have registered for a Rainbow Families Queensland celebration; volunteers are being sought to support activities, accessibility and community groups

Brisbane’s queer scene is reflecting on the life and work of DJ Merlin (Glenn Price), whose decades of service at The Sportsman Hotel shaped countless drag nights and community gatherings

Vicki Lord uses the salon chair as a safe space, transforming client confidences into a frank, funny and instructive book about desire and reinvention

A radiant procession down Oxford Street followed a heartfelt memorial for Maxi Shield at Paddington Town Hall

Ten queer women to celebrate for their creative achievements, political leadership and advocacy this International Women’s Day

The Manolis building, once home to the iconic Throb Nightclub, has been demolished after being condemned; the venue’s owners and Darwin’s LGBTQIA+ community reflect on its legacy

Prominent cis women from music, film, politics and grassroots groups are publicly defending trans people and urging action against transphobia

Explore the chapstick lesbian identity, its style cues and how it sits between masc and femme in queer expression

Trashy Clothing, founded by Omar Braika and Shukri Lawrence, reframes luxury codes through satire, handcraft and discreet activism

Explore what it means to be demisexual, common misconceptions, and actionable employer strategies to build inclusive workplaces that support women and diverse sexual identities

Help stitch a 20×40 metre trans flag in Brisbane and attend its unveiling on March 31 as a public act of solidarity and celebration

The Écrans Mixtes festival in Lyon returns for its 16th edition, championing diverse queer cinema with 100+ screenings, a Balkan focus, a Tehran opening and a new DIY section

Discover how pivotal on-screen coming-out moments and the career of Katya Zamolodchikova contribute to broader conversations about representation and resilience

Transgenre Volume III lands in Kaurna/Adelaide on May 23 with a locally focused lineup, community stalls and free entry for all ages

Plan a pilgrimage to 11 significant lesbian landmarks in the UK, US and Europe to honor queer history and cultural memory

The Sydney LGBTQIA+ community will gather to honour Maxi Shield at Paddington Town Hall, with local venues and an online livestream making the service accessible nationally and internationally

A new female-funded festival in Scotland is built to showcase women, challenge industry norms and model safer, more inclusive festival practice

Chick-fil-A’s London launch in Kingston on 5 March has prompted demonstrations and renewed scrutiny over its historical funding of organisations opposing LGBTQ+ equality

Trace lesbian heritage at museums, homes and memorials and follow how Anne Lister’s life has inspired a boundary-pushing ballet

Frédéric Navarro, former president of Act Up-Paris, died aged 65; he campaigned to lift restrictions on funeral care for people living with HIV and helped shape collective memory through patchwork memorials

Board the Rainbow Express from Sydney to Orange for the March 4–8 Rainbow Festival and enjoy live performances, community gatherings and a colourful Rainbow Walk