ecstatica festival: fair day at victoria park and parade plans
Find the essentials for Fair Day at Victoria Park, headliners, activities and how the 48th Mardi Gras festival builds to the Parade on February 28.
Teddy’s World Anniversary Celebrates — and Supercharges — Drag King Visibility on Smith Street
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.
high court dismisses challenge to ehrc interim guidance on toilets and changing rooms
the high court ruled the ehrc’s interim guidance on single-sex facilities lawful, dismissing most claims and finding limited standing for one claimant group; the decision clarifies aspects of workplace regulations but leaves policy debates unresolved
what the good law project v ehrc ruling means for service providers and employers
A concise analysis of the Good Law Project v EHRC judgment (AC-2026-LON-001953), highlighting consequences for inclusive service delivery and employer responsibilities.
what the good law project v ehrc judgment means for service providers and employers
A charity response to the 13 february 2026 High Court ruling explains the decision’s positive aspects for inclusive service providers and highlights unresolved issues for employers.
high court ruling clarifies use of women’s facilities by trans women
the high court decision on 13 February overturns claims that the law requires trans exclusion from women’s facilities and highlights workplace complexities that remain unresolved
california challenges federal threat to withhold education funding over transgender privacy law
California is fighting a federal demand tied to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, arguing the administration misreads the law and unlawfully threatens billions in education funding to overturn protections for transgender students.
how to turn yourself on: a compassionate guide to sexual wellness and pleasure
an inclusive, evidence-based workbook from Ferly’s founders that offers practical tools and personal insight to help people reclaim desire, reduce shame and cultivate pleasure
ts madison granted temporary restraining order following alleged harassment
Ts Madison says months of online abuse escalated into direct threats, and a court issued a temporary restraining order while criminal charges are pursued.
how episode six of the beauty uses a trans storyline to shift its tone
episode six of the beauty reframes the show’s grotesque premise by following a trans character whose transformation reads as affirmation rather than grotesque mutation.
kylie minogue Barbie collector doll inspired by padam padam goes on sale
Mattel has turned Kylie Minogue’s Padam Padam era into a Barbie Signature collector doll — a collaboration that moves from a one-off 2026 tribute to a purchasable limited-release item.
lgbtq medal winners shine at milano cortina 2026
Five openly LGBTQ athletes have claimed medals at Milano Cortina 2026 so far, including four golds, creating a high-profile presence for Team LGBTQ at the Winter Olympics.
leather community in melbourne raises $20,500 for lgbtiq+ helpline and keeps momentum
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.
what the good law project vs ehrc judgment means for inclusive services
A clear review of the Good Law Project vs EHRC judgment and what it means for organisations aiming to stay inclusive while meeting legal obligations.
what the high court decision in good law project vs ehrc means for single-sex facilities
The High Court decision in Good Law Project vs EHRC confirms service providers may lawfully permit trans people to use facilities aligned with their lived gender, but highlights unresolved issues in workplace rules and the EHRC’s draft Code of Practice.
high court decision affirms ehrc advice on separate-sex services and workplace rules
the high court has rejected a challenge to the ehrc’s interim guidance on single-sex services, confirming that employers may provide separate-sex facilities and that such policies need not breach human rights protections
what the high court judgment means for trans inclusion in services and workplaces
the high court has affirmed trans inclusion in public services while highlighting gaps for employers; clear, rights‑based guidance is urgently required
big girls don’t cry at bfi flare: a quiet coming-of-age from paloma schneideman
paloma schneideman’s debut dramatizes the ambiguous territory of teenage desire and identity, following 14-year-old Sid across a transformative summer in New Zealand and playing at Sundance, SXSW and BFI Flare.
how episode six of ‘the beauty’ centers a trans-positive transformation
Episode six of Ryan Murphy’s series offers a rare, affirmative take on a dangerous beautification drug by following a trans character through a serene transformation that contrasts the show’s usual gore.
the beauty episode six: body horror, trans visibility and a lab-made epidemic
Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty turns a grotesque sci-fi premise into a moment of trans affirmation in episode six, where a lab-made virus reshapes bodies and raises questions about desire and selfhood.
register now for the melbourne pride run on the tan track
join the melbourne pride run on february 22 to celebrate community, health and inclusion with a scenic loop around the tan track—limited spots remain
petition urges removal of nsw police from 2026 mardi gras over town hall violence
A growing petition and community voices argue that NSW Police should not march in the 2026 Mardi Gras after allegations of violence, pepper spray use and homophobic abuse at a February protest.
progress Pride flag flies over Sydney Town Hall as Mardi Gras season begins
The Progress Pride flag was raised over Sydney Town Hall to open 20 days of Mardi Gras activity under the theme ECSTATICA, featuring events from Ultra Violet to the Parade and a special trans visibility float.
suranne jones returns in vigil season 3: first images and what to expect
get an early look at suranne jones in vigil season 3: plot overview, cast list and release window revealed in first images published 12/02/2026
vigil season 3 first look: suranne jones and rose leslie head to the arctic
suranne jones and rose leslie return in vigil season 3, which moves the investigation to a remote arctic research station where a shot member of a covert mission sparks an international scramble for resources