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Gold Coast Pride Releases Their Fabulous Pride Month Community Calendar

Michael James — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:15:34 +0000

The brand new Gold Coast Pride Collective have officially released the calendar for their 2026 Pride Month celebrations. Featuring over twenty events across the Gold Coast the calendar delivers something ...

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Homophobic Harassment At Storage Facility Leads To $116,000 Court Award

Patrick Lenton — Tue, 26 May 2026 01:35:18 +0000

In what legal commentators have described as a “new frontier” in workplace sexual harassment law, a Queensland storage facility worker has been awarded $116,000 in compensation and penalties after the ...

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Gay Gold Coast Trampolinist Kieran Growcott Is Fighting To Make His International Comeback

Michael James — Sun, 24 May 2026 05:37:48 +0000

Openly gay trampoline athlete Kieran Growcott is preparing for an international comeback more than eight years after stepping away from elite competition, using his return to speak openly about mental ...

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Dirty Versachi Drops New Non-Binary Anthem ENBY COWGIRLFRMHELL

Michael James — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:45:10 +0000

Drag performer, singer and DJ Dirty Versachi has dropped their latest single, an upbeat non-binary anthem, ENBY COWGIRLFRMHELL. The latest release comes as the performer returns home to QLD after ...

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There’s Finally A New Home For The Gold Coast’s Iconic Fair Day Celebrations

Chloe Sargeant — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:46:53 +0000

The biggest Pride celebration on the Gold Coast is getting a new home — and, by the sounds of it, a fresh start. Gold Coast Pride Collective has announced its ...

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World’s Largest Trans Flag Gains International Attention

Michael James — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:13:24 +0000

The unveiling of the world’s largest trans flag in Brisbane this week has gained international attention. Measuring over 800 meters squared the flag was unveiled on Tuesday March 31 to ...

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Queens Ball Set To Honour Founder Dame Sybil Von Thorndyke This June

Michael James — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:41:01 +0000

Brisbane Pride have officially revealed the date and theme for the 2026 Queens Ball. Following the passing of Dame Sybil Von Thorndyke the event is set to honour her legacy. ...

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Anger Won’t Free Us: Why I Chose Joy, Empathy And Open Arms As My Revolution

Dylan Rackley — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:41:00 +0000

I have spent over two decades doing LGBTIQA+ community work. In that time I have seen a lot of anger. I have felt a lot of it too. The anger ...

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Brisbane Artist Nordacious Ordered To Remove Artwork With ‘Banned’ Phrases

Michael James — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:35:42 +0000

Brisbane artist James Hillier, known to many as Nordacious, has found himself at the centre of the Queensland Government’s new antisemitism laws. Hillier, who is known for his colourful artwork ...

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Trailblazing Queens Ball Founder Dame Sybil Von Thorndyke Has Passed Away

Michael James — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:44:07 +0000

Brisbane has lost a true legend with news that Queens Ball Founder Dame Sybil Von Thorndyke has passed away overnight. The 86 year old activist and performer passed away leaving ...

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Brisbane’s Big Gay Day Is Making A Huge Move In 2026

Michael James — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:58:59 +0000

Big Gay Day, Brisbane’s biggest gay street party, has made a huge announcement for their 2026 event. Following the 25th year of the event in 2025 Big Gay Day organisers ...

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Drag Storytime Performers Have Won Their Vilification Ruling Appeal Against Lyle Shelton

Lydia Jupp — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:13:32 +0000

Two Brisbane drag performers have won an appeal against Family First National Director Lyle Shelton after a previous ruling dismissing a vilification complaint against him was overturned. Johnny Valkyrie and ...

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Queensland To Create World’s Largest Trans Flag To Support Trans Youth

Michael James — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 02:42:48 +0000

Trans Justice Meanjin are launching their latest project to support transgender youth in Queensland. To help raise funds for Project 491 the group are fundraising to create the worlds largest ...

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Open Doors Youth Service Celebrates 25 Years With Trans Youth Art Exhibition

Michael James — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:05:10 +0000

Open Doors Youth Service in Brisbane is marking its twenty-five-year birthday with a transformative celebration this month. Working with local organisations, the group are launching Shimmer, a powerful art installation ...

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Steven Oliver And Shanny T-Bone To Enter The Sportsman Hotel Hall Of Fame

Michael James — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 04:00:39 +0000

Entertainment legend Steven Oliver and drag icon Shanny T-Bone are set to be recognised at the iconic Sportsman Hotel in Brisbane. The pair will be indicted into the venue’s Hall ...

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LGBTIQ+ Domestic Violence Advocate Ben Bjarnesen To Recieve OAM

Michael James — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 23:06:05 +0000

Queensland LGBTIQ+ community leader and domestic and family violence campaigner Ben Bjarnesen has been recognised in the Australia Day 2026 Honours List, receiving a national honour for his long running ...

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Peach PRC, Grace Jones and MARINA Hit Brisbane For On The Banks

Michael James — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:43:10 +0000

Brisbane is getting a brand new riverside concert series, On The Banks and it’s arriving with three pop cultural powerhouses that feel tailor made for the 17c��IA+ community. On the ...

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Federal Government Delivers On Funding Promise to Australian 17c��+ News Outlets

Chloe Sargeant — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:46:10 +0000

The Albanese Government has delivered on a $78,000 election commitment to support 17c��+ news outlets, with funding for three of Australia’s queer community publishers — including 17c��. 17c�� ...

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Qld Health Minister Amends Directive On Gender Affirming Care For Trans Youth

Michael James — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:11:10 +0000

Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls has quietly made changes to his controversial ban on gender affirming care for trans youth under 18. The move follows the announcement that the ban ...

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Steve The Queen Makes History With Australian Stage Premiere in Brisbane

Michael James — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:32:30 +0000

Brisbane is set to host Australia’s very first stage play, Steve The Queen, about the life of a drag queen, who also happens to be a single father. Co-created by ...

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