The federal government has reportedly opted not to include additional questions on sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex characteristics in the upcoming 2026 census, despite considerable advocacy from LGBTIQA+ communities and organisations.

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has committed to publicly releasing a report by an independent consultant about the NSW Police Force’s participation in its annual parade ahead of a vote on the topic at the upcoming annual general meeting.

Sphen, one-half of the world’s most famous same-sex gentoo penguin couples, has passed away in Sydney. He was 11 years of age.

Independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich’s Equality Bill passed the NSW Parliament’s lower house 50 votes to 30 on Wednesday night after a heated debate, with attention now turning to whether it will pass the upper house.

Just 17 days before its scheduled date, the popular Horrorween Festival – one of Sydney’s top queer Halloween parties – has announced it will downsize to a smaller venue and reduce its ticket price.

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