The Australian arm of global firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has been named the country's top employer for LGBT people in 2012.

A study by the University of Washington has found people do have an inbuilt ‘gaydar’ which can function for some individuals with an accuracy of over 80 per cent.

The chief executive of one of the country’s retailing giants has today called upon federal MPs to support changes to the law that would allow for same-sex marriage, with David Jones CEO Paul Zahra making the comments ahead of this afternoon’s Pride in Diversity Business Luncheon and Awards honouring corporations with inclusive policies.

A new campaign has been launched to coincide with International Day Against Homophobia And Transphobia (IDAHO) calling on members of the general community to become allies in fighting homophobia and discrimination.

The Tasmanian state government has listed the LGBTI community as a major priority for their Suicide Prevention Strategy.

In a shock announcement, Pride March Victoria president Brett Hayhoe announced his retirement at last night’s AGM.

Researchers at the University of Western Sydney are currently seeking gay or lesbian teachers to participate in a new national study that aims to provide a picture of the current climate in public and private schools across Australia.

Marriage equality advocates have applauded former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett for an article he wrote in favour of same-sex marriage.

Former NSW Premier Kristina Keneally will officially open an exhibition at Surry Hills Library early next month that documents the story of the world’s second oldest gay Catholic group, Acceptance Sydney.

A peaceful vigil is planned for Hobart this Thursday night outside a national meeting hosted by Tasmanian churches and other groups opposed to same-sex marriage, with former tennis champion turned fundamentalist Christian pastor Margaret Court also expected to address the gathering.

One member of the Sydney Convicts gay rugby side has swapped the smell of the dressing room for the spicy aromas of the kitchen after being named as the first contestant to get through the Top 24 in the latest season of reality television juggernaut Masterchef.

Finance Minister Penny Wong slammed Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey during a live discussion forum on ABC Television last night, telling the audience she knows “what my family is worth” after the senior Liberal MP had claimed “a mother and a father” offered children “the very best circumstances”.

He is regarded as one of the country’s most prominent advocates for the introduction of same-sex marriage but over the weekend Australian Marriage Equality national convener Alex Greenwich put politics aside for some personal happiness instead, marrying his long-term partner Victor Hoeld in a ceremony in Buenos Aires.

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has distanced itself from a doctors group who claim children are better off with heterosexual parents while the Greens as well as human rights experts have also blasted the controversial Doctors for the Family group led by a one-time candidate for the Christian Democratic Party.

Sydney’s longest standing queer social group Pollys are calling for GLBTIQ community groups to apply for charity grants having decided to use funds raised from a number of social dances over the past year to give back to the community.