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Thousands turn out for Brisbane Pride’s 2019 march
Several thousand LGBTIQ community members and supporters flooded Fortitude Valley with rainbows on Saturday for this year’s Brisbane Pride march. A huge rainbow flag was unfurled on Brunswick Street above the crowd, made up of families, friends and pets, as well as LGBTIQ community groups, businesses and public servants. The crowd heard from Brisbane Pride’s …
WATCH: Lesbian couple gets engaged on US ‘Bachelor in Paradise’
US Bachelor in Paradise contestants Demi Burnett and Kristian Haggerty are the first same-sex couple to get engaged on the dating franchise. During the show’s finale this week, Demi dropped to one knee and popped the question. “Demi, you changed my life forever,” Kristian said as the two held hands on the beach. “I think …
UK tabloid revealed rugby star’s HIV status to his parents
Former Welsh rugby player Gareth Thomas has hit out at a UK tabloid reporter who disclosed his HIV status to his parents before he did. The former Wales captain, who came out as gay in 2009, took to Twitter last weekend to reveal he is living with HIV. “I want to share my secret with …
Gay man ‘dropped from Married At First Sight just days before filming’
A gay man has claimed he was dropped from Married at First Sight Australia just days before filming started because producers “could not find a match” for him. On the Channel Nine show, “relationship experts” match couples, who get married the first time they meet at the altar. Over the rest of the season, the …
QuAC wishes Happy Pride, join us at Fair Day
QuAC wishes Happy Pride to everyone in our communities. We look forward to saying hello at the Pride March and Pride Fair Day. We are so excited to be part of the dazzling array of LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy activities during Brisbane Pride 2019. Pride President Rebecca Johnson sends best wishes from Geneva The Pride …
The Raw Entertainment hosting party at the W Hotel
This weekend, The Raw Entertainment is showing its pride at the W Hotel’s Wet Deck. As Pride month rides strong throughout September, with the Pride March and official Pride Fair Day on Saturday 21st, one of Brisbane’s most luxurious venues is opening its elevator doors for a celebration like no other. The day following Fair …
Milo Yiannopoulos tried to join the ‘furry’ community, but it didn’t go well
Right-wing troll Milo Yiannopoulos has been banned from a furry convention after an outcry from the fandom. “Furries” are a subculture of people who create artwork and costumes of animal characters with human characteristics and personalities. Milo announced on fringe messaging app Telegram that he had adopted a “fursona” – a furry persona – as …
Gay rugby clubs forge new alliance with Rugby Australia
Australia’s gay rugby clubs have struck a formal alliance with Rugby Australia to help get more LGBTIQ players and fans to take part in the game. The Brisbane Hustlers hosted the Purchas Cup at Ballymore last weekend. The Sydney Convicts took home both the Purchas Cup and the Shield at the grand final on Sunday. …
Simon Dunn reveals struggle behind his ‘Instagram life’ in moving post
Openly gay rugby player Simon Dunn has written a candid and personal message about his social media persona and his struggles with body image and mental health. On Instagram, the athlete and magazine cover model posted a photo of himself on the rugby field that he said held a special meaning for him. He wrote: …
Brisbane Pride Fair Day program – the full day’s events
Brisbane Pride Fair Day this Saturday is Queensland’s biggest LGBTIQ event. Held in New Farm Park, Fair Day is a family-friendly event for the Brisbane and surrounding communities. Here is the Pride Fair Day Program with everything happening on the day. Get tickets from the Eventbrite website or pay cash on entry. Pride President Rebecca Johnson sends best …