1+ week, 1+ day ago  (260+ words) Niger's military-run government has enacted a new penal code that criminalises same-sex relations, introducing prison sentences and fines, according to official statements. The legislation, which took effect in June 2026, prescribes penalties of between five and 10 years' imprisonment and financial sanctions…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (40+ words) Star Observer Fund Australia's home of LGBTQ+ journalism DV-alert: Working with LGBTQ+ Communities Editorial Submissions and Enquiries Verify Your Phone Number Please enter the verification code sent to your mobile number....

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (535+ words) If you've ever wanted a queer history lesson delivered by a flurry of nuns in heels and one of Sydney's most legendary LGBTQIA+ characters, the Sisters of The Order of Perpetual Indulgence have you covered. To mark Pride Month, the…...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago  (571+ words) One of the biggest stories in Australian news this week is the coming out of former-NRL player Kane Evans, who spoke emotionally during an interview on 100% Footy about having to hide his sexuality for nearly two decades while competing. This…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (358+ words) The future of the Adelaide Pride March has received a significant boost, with the South Australian Government committing $20, 000 per year over the next four years to support the annual event. The funding announcement was made by South Australian Minister for…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (489+ words) Former NRL player and Fijian international Kane Evans has come out as gay, revealing the news in a raw interview on Channel Nine's 100% Footy, which also covered alcohol, substance addiction and battling suicidal thoughts. Content warning for discussions about self…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (723+ words) Australian comedian Lisa Jane Spencer has doubled down on a controversial video using racist Aboriginal stereotypes in order to make fun of transgender identity, reuploading the skit days after it was removed by Instagram. Spencer received major backlash over the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (281+ words) Support for same-sex marriage and broader LGBTQIA+ acceptance in the United States has declined slightly after several years of relative stability, according to a new Gallup poll. The poll found that 65% of US adults say same-sex marriage should be legal,…...

3+ week, 10+ hour ago  (540+ words) Created by Australian comedian and musician Cassie Workman, Sorry About The Mess is a new animated comedy series following Alice Peril, the transgender lead singer of punk band SUX." Alice's breakup with her partner Emma coincides with the emergence of…...

3+ week, 6+ hour ago  (447+ words) As a kid, you start to notice what feels safe and what doesn't," he says. Sometimes one part of you might be welcome in a space, but another isn't," says author Jake Gablonski. "Gay Wiradjuri man Jake Gablonski has released…...