Beau Lamarre-Condon has declared "the truth will prevail" during a court hearing in Sydney, where he confirmed his not guilty pleas to the alleged domestic violence-related murders of former Channel 10 presenter Jesse Baird and his boyfriend, Qantas flight attendant Luke Davies.

American Express has withdrawn sponsorship of the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, leaving Australia's most prominent queer organisation with no principal sponsor for 2026 and exposing the cash-strapped non-profit to an estimated $500,000 to $1 million shortfall to fill yearly for future festivals.