Rainbow Briefing

Rainbow Briefing | Tue 17 Mar: Shelton Vilification Appeal, Oscars, Throb Nightclub, Heated Rivalry, SA Pride Awards

Two Brisbane drag performers win their vilification appeal against Family First’s Lyle Shelton. Plus: queer wins and representation gaps at the Oscars, Darwin’s Throb Nightclub building demolished,…

Rainbow Briefing | Fri 13 Feb: Mardi Gras ECSTATICA, Sophie Hyde, Winter Olympics, Van Der Beek, Marina Summers

The 48th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras kicks off with ECSTATICA. Plus: Sophie Hyde’s queer family story heads to Australian Story, Team Rainbow dominates at the Winter Olympics, James Van Der…

Rainbow Briefing | Thu 12 Feb: Bridge to Safety, Gender-Affirming Care, Stonewall, Kristen Stewart, Schumacher, TasPride

A new national program will give LGBTQIA+ refugees dedicated support to seek resettlement in Australia for the first time. Plus: new research shows gender-affirming care could save Medicare $42…

Rainbow Briefing | Wed 11 Feb: Trans Athletes Study, Mardi Gras Film Fest, Sporties Hall of Fame, Olivia Colman, Broome Mardi Gras

A landmark study finds no physical advantage for trans women in sport — the most comprehensive analysis yet. Plus: the Mardi Gras Film Festival opens tomorrow, Steven Oliver and Shanny T-Bone join…

Rainbow Briefing | Tue 10 Feb: AACTA Awards, Bad Bunny Super Bowl, Chappell Roan, Robyn, Rainbow Families

Queer storytelling shines at Australia’s top screen awards. Plus: Bad Bunny turns the Super Bowl into an act of queer resistance, Chappell Roan shuts down a shoey for something better, Robyn…

Rainbow Briefing | Fri 6 Feb: Intersex Bill, Mardi Gras Funding, Victoria Pride Events, Pedro Pascal

Headlines: Victoria’s intersex bill passes the Lower House unanimously, NSW Government rejects Liberal call to defund Mardi Gras, Victoria backs pride events statewide, Pedro Pascal and Danny Ramirez…

Rainbow Briefing | Thu 5 Feb: HIV Funding, NT Queer Legal Service, Bisexual Bridgerton, Loving at Qtopia

Headlines: $200k for HIV community work across Australia, the Northern Territory launches its first queer legal service, Pride in Sport nominations close Monday, Bridgerton’s showrunner responds to…

Rainbow Briefing | Wed 4 Feb: Mardi Gras Party, Blood Donation, Josie Scott, Winter Olympics

The Sydney Mardi Gras Party won’t go ahead this year. Plus: blood donation rules change from April, Josie Scott comes out at 63, record LGBTQIA+ representation at the Winter Olympics, and a queer art…

Rainbow Briefing | Tue 3 Feb: Tasmania Legal Service, Grammys, SA Pride Hall of Fame, Lesbian Space Princess

Today’s Rainbow Briefing: Tasmania secures a historic win years in the making. Plus: Queer artists shine at the Grammys (and Cher makes a chaotic return), South Australia honours a beloved community…

Rainbow Briefing | Mon 2 Feb: Midsumma Pride March, Conversion Therapy Ban, Catherine O’Hara, Heated Rivalry Lookalike Comp, TasPride

13,500 march at Midsumma Pride. Plus: Council of Europe bans conversion practices, tributes pour in for Catherine O’Hara, Sydney crowns Heated Rivalry lookalikes, and TasPride launches.

Rainbow Briefing | Fri 30 Jan: SA Police Network, Burnie Councillor, Phyllis Papps, Rafiki, Cadet Kelly, FRINGE WORLD

Rainbow Briefing | Thu 29 Jan: UN Discrimination Call, Tasmania Inquiry, Greg Slade, BAFTAs

Rainbow Briefing | Wed 28 Jan: Trump, Turnbull, Super Bowl, Bridgerton, Queer Screen

Former PM, Malcolm Turnbull says Australia must face the shifted global reality under Trump. What does that reality look like for LGBTQIA+ Australians? Plus: Mr VicBears crowned, Super Bowl’s queer…

Rainbow Briefing | Tuesday 27th January: Order of Australia, AJ Ogilvy, Heated Rivalry, Oscars

Three LGBTQIA+ advocates recognised in Australia Day Honours — including a domestic violence survivor who built a global movement. Plus: retired basketballer AJ Ogilvy comes out, Heated Rivalry stars…

Friday 16th January: Hate Speech Bill Set to Fail, Sandie La Gore, Pride Cup, Heated Rivalry

The federal antisemitism bill looks set to fail — the Greens won’t support it without protections for LGBTQIA+ people. Plus: Tasmania farewells a trans trailblazer, Pride Cup returns tomorrow, and…

Thursday 15th January: Hate Speech Laws, HIV PrEP, Australian Open

New hate speech laws leave LGBTQIA+ Australians out — and submissions close today. Plus: twice-yearly HIV prevention registered, and Australian Open history made. Rainbow Briefing | Thursday 15 Jan…

Tuesday 13 January 2026 | Rainbow Briefing: Cavallo, QTrans, Midsumma

Josh Cavallo, the A-League’s first openly gay player says his club failed him. Plus: QTrans demands answers on QLD’s trans healthcare ban, and Midsumma 2026 kicks off. Rainbow Briefing | Tuesday 13…