Rainbow Briefing | Thu 29 Jan: UN Discrimination Call, Tasmania Inquiry, Greg Slade, BAFTAs
The UN calls on Australia to end religious school discrimination. Plus: heartbreaking testimony at Tasmania’s bullying inquiry, Paralympian Greg Slade comes out, BAFTAs recognise queer films, inaugural International Rebel Dykes Day, and Midsumma Pride March this Sunday in Melbourne.
Rainbow Briefing | Wed 28 Jan: Trump, Turnbull, Super Bowl, Bridgerton, Queer Screen
Former PM, Malcolm Turnbull says Australia must face the shifting global reality under Trump — here’s what that means for LGBTQIA+ Australians. Plus: Super Bowl’s queer lineup, Bridgerton S4 premieres tomorrow, Mr VicBears crowned, and Queer Screen announces its programme.
Rainbow Briefing | Tuesday 27th January: Order of Australia, AJ Ogilvy, Heated Rivalry, Oscars
Headlines: LGBTQIA+ advocates honoured in Australia Day awards. Retired basketballer AJ Ogilvy comes out. Heated Rivalry stars carry Olympic torch. Oscars criticised for queer erasure. TasPride opens Friday.
Friday 16th January: Hate Speech Bill Set to Fail, Sandie La Gore, Pride Cup, Heated Rivalry
Headlines: Greens won’t back Hate Speech bill without LGBTQIA+ protections.
Tasmania farewells trans icon Sandie La Gore.
Pride Cup returns, Heated Rivalry goes global, and your queer weekend plans.
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 2026 | Your Daily LGBTQIA+ News for Australia.
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 Jan 2026 | Your Daily LGBTQIA+ News for Australia