The Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) has a new leadership team after it welcomed the appointment of new president Willie Rowe and incoming vice president, Bridget Haire.

A look at how “autocomplete” and “autosuggest” functions operate on major internet search engines has discovered there is a propensity for users to search out information on whether celebrities as well as other famous people from the annals of history happen to be gay.

Pop star Madonna has escaped a hefty fine for speaking out for gay rights in Russia as the UN late last week delivered withering criticism of the country's anti-gay 'homosexual propaganda' laws operating in several regions after ruling the legislation goes against basic human rights.

Over 1500 Melburnians braved harsh sun and sweltering heat to rally for marriage equality at the Victorian State Library over the weekend.

Thousands have once again taken part in the latest round of protests across the country calling for marriage equality, with rally-goers in Sydney also witnessing an illegal ‘shotgun’ wedding as a church pastor conducted a ceremony for two same-sex couples in blistering heat in the middle of Oxford Street.

Human rights advocates are once more calling on the Ugandan Government not to pass legislation known as the ‘kill the gays’ bill. The legislation could be approved by Christmas.

A key promoter of mental health for Queensland’s LGBTI community has decided to move on after 25 years with Brisbane-based psychologist Paul Martin announcing he will cease his public advocacy work to instead focus on a new career challenge.

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has moved for a parliamentary inquiry into state-based marriage equality laws after a cross-party groups of MPs earlier this week gave notice of their intentions to introduce a same-sex marriage bill early next year.

Al Clark, producer of 1994's smash hit The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert will receive a lifetime achievement award from the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts.

To coincide with this year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance, actor, filmmaker and transman, Andrew Guy, will launch a trailer from his upcoming feature documentary that takes a look at his gender transition process from being Anna to Andy.

A new survey has found that religious private schools hold legal exemptions to discriminate and refuse employment to LGBT teachers and educators.

Victorian Aids Council and Gay Men’s Health Centre is striding towards a successful World AIDS Day this coming December, with a handful of events scheduled to promote the prevention of HIV and AIDS.

JOY94.9 has taken home the award for Most Innovative Outside Broadcast for it’s partnership with commercial talk-back station 3AW at this year’s Community Broadcasting Awards.

A fundraising event for the Community Brave Foundation and new film Drown held earlier this week has been hailed a success after plenty of money was raised from ticket sales, an auction and a raffle.

A senior political strategist within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has publicly revealed her gender transition with the Army confirming Lieutenant Colonel Cate McGregor will continue on in her position as speechwriter to Army chief, Lieutenant General David Morrison.