James Mavety, ARQ nightclub's manager for 25 years, has been dismissed along with seven regularly contracted security guards after the owner of Home The Venue took over management of the venue.

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association is bringing back a business fair it launched more than 40 years ago that later turned into what is now known as Fair Day.

More than 20 new cases of mpox have been recorded across Australia in the past week, as health authorities race to contain a growing outbreak of the infectious disease and urge men who have sex with men to get vaccinated.