Why major adult platforms are blocking Australian users ahead of new age checks
Major adult platforms are preemptively restricting Australian access as new age verification rules loom, prompting debate over privacy, censorship and industry compliance
Madam beja review: how the brazilian drama’s gay subplot went viral
HBO Max’s Madam Beja, a reworking of Dona Beja, blends 19th-century setting, bold themes and a viral gay subplot that has captured global attention
How to recognise demisexuality and support gender inclusion at work
Explore what it means to be demisexual, common misconceptions, and actionable employer strategies to build inclusive workplaces that support women and diverse sexual identities
Niccolò Pasqualetti blends Tuscan craft and gentle tailoring for Paris Fashion Week
a designer shaped by rural Tuscany and major fashion houses, Niccolò Pasqualetti presents a sensory, handcrafted wardrobe on Sunday 8 March during Paris Fashion Week
MAFS groom Tyson’s DMs to Carla ignite criticism and wider concerns about culture on TV
A confrontation between MAFS contestant Tyson and Carla from Bankstown has become a flashpoint, prompting discussion about misogyny, homophobia and how certain attitudes are amplified on television
What Robbie G.K. wants to see in Heated Rivalry season two
Robbie G.K. offered hints about Heated Rivalry season two while attending the 2026 GLAAD Media Awards, touching on potential storylines and the series’ impact
Court hands 25-year term for killing of elderly man met on Coco
A Marseille court convicted a man of murdering a 70-year-old he met via the Coco chat site; the sentence and psychiatric assessments highlight the case’s complexity
Join Brisbane sewing sessions to create the world’s largest trans flag for Trans Day of Visibility
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
How Helen Walsh’s On The Sea was discussed at BFI Flare 2026 and what it says about lesbian representation
Helen Walsh used her BFI Flare 2026 appearance to reflect on On The Sea and to spark a broader look at how lesbian characters have appeared on screen from early cinema to contemporary films
Eurovision 2026 line-up: every artist and track heading to Vienna
A complete rundown of the 35 confirmed Eurovision 2026 acts, key stage concepts, and the political backdrop as the event heads to Vienna on 16 May
Lyon’s Écrans Mixtes festival spotlights global queer film voices
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
33rd Mardi Gras Film Festival winners and standout short film prizes
Read a concise summary of the 33rd Mardi Gras Film Festival winners, the Queer Screen Completion Fund recipients, My Queer Career short film prizes and on-demand highlights
Helen Walsh discusses On The Sea at BFI Flare 2026
Helen Walsh speaks at BFI Flare 2026 about how films like On The Sea open dialogue in an increasingly atomised, polarised world
Memorable coming-out scenes and the influence of queer performers on culture
Discover how pivotal on-screen coming-out moments and the career of Katya Zamolodchikova contribute to broader conversations about representation and resilience
A*Teens relaunch with ‘Iconic’ as they compete in Melodifestivalen
A*Teens reunite as adults with a new song produced by the team behind Loreen, returning to Melodifestivalen with hopes of representing Sweden at Eurovision
France cuts hiv/aids funding and intensifies military posture amid Middle East tensions
France reduces its Global Fund support by half and the president couples this shift with a visible uptick in military symbolism and a new nuclear cooperation concept
Lella Lombardi: the queer woman who scored in Formula 1
A tribute to Lella Lombardi: the Italian driver who defied expectations, earned a historic half point in Formula 1 and quietly lived as an openly gay figure in motorsport
12 must-see sapphic films for new queer audiences
A concise guide to twelve pivotal sapphic films that illuminate queer experience and culture
Netflix orders Jacob Tierney’s Alexander, based on Annabel Lyon’s novel
Jacob Tierney is developing Alexander for Netflix, adapting Annabel Lyon’s The Golden Mean into a straight-to-series drama about Aristotle’s tutelage of the future conqueror
Why the litter box myth persists and what it means for school policy debates
A persistent urban myth about schools installing litter boxes for students who identify as cats has been amplified by political figures and online networks, shaping debates over trans and LGBTQ+ rights in education
France reduces its Global Fund contribution and falls in donor rankings
France confirmed it will cut by half its contribution to the global HIV response, shifting from the second to the fifth largest donor and raising questions about global health financing and national priorities
Appeal tribunal rules original dismissal of drag storytime vilification complaint contained legal errors
A tribunal ruling has overturned a previous dismissal of a vilification complaint against Lyle Shelton, recognising drag as a core element of queer culture and granting leave to appeal
Helen Walsh’s On The Sea at BFI Flare: a quiet story of desire and place
Helen Walsh revisits a small-town landscape to tell a mid-life coming out story, reflecting on literature, cinema and the role of festivals in sustaining queer storytelling
Approval of trans rights foundation in South Korea follows extended deliberation
South Korea has authorised a new foundation named for Byun Hee-Soo to fight discrimination and pursue transgender rights amid contested laws and public opinion
France reduces Global Fund support by more than half amid fiscal constraints
France confirms a 54% reduction in multi-year funding to the Global Fund and Unitaid, dropping from the second to the fifth largest donor and raising urgent questions about the 2030 end of AIDS target