A six-month review of recently passed hate speech laws has been commissioned by the NSW government, with a promise to consider protections for vulnerable communities.

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras CEO Gil Beckwith will step down in June, having made the decision to leave after a two-year period marked by community-focused initiatives, financial strain, and governance scrutiny.

A Sydney cafe has shut its doors just six weeks after opening, with the owner blaming queer people in the community for its closure.

Sydney's inner west is about to get loud, proud and competitive, as Ruby's Rumble Battle Royale kicks off at The Imperial Erskineville on May 15.

LGBTQIA+ adults across NSW who are seeking to return to study are encouraged to apply for one of three life-changing scholarships, with applications now open for the 2025 Education Fund from the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association.

Advertising vapes is prohibited unless specifically authorised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration – but that didn't stop gay party brand Poof Doof from promoting a nightclub event using what appeared to be a vape alongside the words "Get your hit Sydney".