Health & NHS
Why decriminalizing drug consumption could reduce deaths linked to chemsex
Frontline organisations and clinicians say criminal penalties for simple drug use create fear that prevents people from seeking help during…
Victoria enacts law to protect intersex children’s bodily autonomy
Victoria has introduced landmark protections that require independent review and delay non-essential medical interventions on intersex children until they can consent
Gentleman Jack ballet brings Anne Lister to life through dance
An inside look at how Northern Ballet and dramaturg Clare Croft translate Anne Lister’s diaries into a two-hour ballet celebrating queer history and varied womanhood
Boy George and Marilyn clash after Marilyn amplifies anti‑woke clip
Boy George publicly accused Marilyn of aligning with transphobes after Marilyn shared an anti‑woke video about Lilly Contino, reigniting a decades‑long complicated relationship
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Grindr’s turning point: how a corporate change altered the app’s culture
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
24-hour metro, trains and light rail to run for Sydney Mardi Gras
Extra metro, trains, light rail and buses will run 24 hours to help festivalgoers and venues during Sydney Mardi Gras
Back DIVA Charitable Trust via The Rainbow Lottery for a chance at £25,000
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
Revry opens casting for season two of King of Drag
Revry is accepting applications for season two of King of Drag until 13 March; the reboot will spotlight new competitors, guest judges and creative challenges following a successful first season
Tag Warner signs with Bergstrom Studio, Markus Schleinzer’s Rose reviewed and highlights from the 2006 Oscars
A concise cultural roundup covering Tag Warner’s 2026 literary signing with Bergstrom Studio, an in-depth look at Markus Schleinzer’s film Rose and Sandra Hüller’s performance, and a nostalgic recap of notable winners at the 2006 Oscars
Tag Warner teams up with Bergstrom Studio for a literary debut
Tag Warner, newly appointed chair of Gay Times, has enlisted Bergstrom Studio for exclusive literary representation as he readies a long-form literary project
Stonewall Hotel to reopen at 4pm after ceiling incident during Pride Bingo
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
Federal funding boost of $1 million for Victorian Pride Centre security upgrades
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
Do lesbian couples really experience ‘bed death’ in long-term relationships?
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
Cynthia Erivo’s Dracula on the West End: bold staging meets uneven execution
Cynthia Erivo delivers a demanding solo performance in Kip Williams’ screen-heavy staging of Dracula, an innovative evening of theatre that entertains but occasionally underwhelms
Netflix’s live-action Scooby-Doo casts McKenna Grace as young Daphne Blake
McKenna Grace is set to play Daphne Blake in Netflix’s eight-episode live-action reimagining of Scooby-Doo, an origin story billed as a darker, modern take on Mystery Inc.
Closeted Gaelic football love story recounted after Heated Rivalry inspires listener
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
Queer burlesque baptism: Cleo Rapture’s Piss Be With You at Qtopia
Cleo Rapture transforms ritual into queer cabaret with Piss Be With You, a show combining pole dance, parody and audience release at Qtopia Substation
New law to treat LGBTQIA+ and disability hate crimes as aggravated offences
A Lords amendment would convert sentence uplifts for crimes against LGBTQIA+ and disabled people into defined aggravated offences, offering stronger legal clarity and higher maximum sentences
Mardi Gras fair day in Sydney: pride, performances and community health
Victoria Park swelled with sequins, music and a focus on wellbeing as fair day opened the Mardi Gras period with performances, community stalls and health services
Wedge-Tailed Eagles cleared for CVFL after 15-month fight for inclusion
After leaving their former club in 2026, Kyneton Women’s Football Club has won approval to compete in the CVFL as the Wedge-Tailed Eagles, ending a long fight for recognition and inclusion
Deadloch season two trailer drops as detectives head to the Top End
Deadloch’s creators send Dulcie Collins and Eddie Redcliffe to Darwin and Barra Creek for a sticky, sweat-soaked investigation in season two on Prime Video
What to watch at BFI Flare 2026: highlights from the 40th London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival
Explore the curated strands, world premieres and special events at the 40th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, taking place at BFI Southbank
Director Sara Fantova on Jone, Sometimes and the BFI Flare showcase
Director Sara Fantova shares the personal origins of Jone, Sometimes, its themes of caregiving and queerness, and why festivals like BFI Flare remain essential
Ben Daniels leads a bold revival of Man and Boy at the National Theatre
Ben Daniels delivers a riveting lead in Terence Rattigan’s Man and Boy, turning an obscure 1963 play into a striking and timely theatrical event
Ben Daniels shines in rare revival of Man and Boy at the National Theatre
Ben Daniels’s portrayal in the National Theatre revival of Terence Rattigan’s Man and Boy has drawn critical attention, offering a new view of a seldom performed play
Compelling revival of Man and Boy showcases Ben Daniels at the National Theatre
Ben Daniels commands the stage in a National Theatre revival of Terence Rattigan’s Man and Boy, delivering a performance that highlights the play’s enduring tensions and contemporary echoes