Gay Nation

19/05/2025

Converse is once again stepping out in style and solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, unveiling its much-anticipated “Proud to Be” 2025 collection. Marking ten years since the iconic brand first marched alongside the rainbow community, this year’s collection is not just a celebration of the past, but a bold stride towards a more inclusive future.

Converse is once again stepping out in style and solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, unveiling its much-anticipated “Proud to Be” 2025 collection.

03/02/2025

Since the late 2010s, the terms “lived experience” and “authentic representation” have become buzzwords in the entertainment industry, used to describe the unique qualities that q***r individuals bring to q***r roles.

Buzzwords in the entertainment industry, used to describe the unique qualities that q***r individuals bring to q***r roles.

19/12/2024

In a historic move, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the country’s first experimental estimates of LGBTI+ populations, providing unprecedented insight into the diversity of Australia’s sexual and gender identities.

The data, collected from nearly 45,000 respondents across four recent ABS health surveys, reveals that approximately 4.5% of Australians aged 16 and over identify as LGBTI+. This equates to over 900,000 people, highlighting the significant representation of the community in the broader population.

New ABS Data reveals that approximately 4.5% of Australians aged 16 and over identify as LGBTI+, this equates to over 900,000 people.

17/12/2024

The former NSW Police Officer Matthew Cameron has pleaded not guilty to all sexual assault charges in the NSW District Court. The case, that Gay Nation first reported back in June, involving allegations of r**e and sexual assault, has now been sent to trial, with the proceedings expected to run for three weeks in November 2025.

The former NSW Police Officer Matthew Cameron has pleaded not guilty to all sexual assault charges in the NSW District Court.

16/12/2024

In a watershed moment for professional tennis, Brazilian player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva has become the first openly gay active male professional in the sport.

19/11/2024

EXCLUSIVE: Gay Nation's Dasha Koryagina goes behind the scenes of New Zealand's iconic TV series Shortland Street and spends time with long-time cast member Peter Burman.

From saying the word ‘pen*s’ on primetime TV, to portraying throuples and open relationships, New Zealand’s flagship soap opera, Shortland Street

18/11/2024

In a compelling blend of literary fiction and raw memoir, Sydney author Peter Matthews delves into the complexities of modern masculinity, sexual fluidity, and identity in his debut novel, The Elixir Effect.

In a compelling blend of literary fiction and raw memoir, Sydney author Peter Matthews delves into the complexities of being bisexual

11/11/2024

In a significant move for the local Sydney hospitality industry, Iwan Sunito, Chairman and Group CEO of One Global Capital, has announced the rebranding of SKYE Suites Green Square to One Global Resorts. This transformation aims to elevate the guest experience to new heights of luxury, reminiscent of international high-end hotels right in the heart of the vibrant rainbow community.

In a significant move for the local Sydney hospitality industry, Iwan Sunito, Chairman and Group CEO of One Global Capital

04/11/2024

After two decades of captivating audiences on stage, the beloved musical Wicked is set to make its cinematic debut on November 21, with a star-studded cast and notable q***r representation.

After two decades of captivating audiences on stage, the beloved musical Wicked is set to make its cinematic debut on November 21

23/10/2024

Moscow police conducted raids on two prominent gay clubs last weekend, leading to the arrest of over 50 people, according to reports from pro-Russian Telegram channels MSK1 and SHOT, as cited by Novaya Gazeta newspaper.

Moscow police conducted raids on two prominent gay clubs last weekend, leading to the arrest of over 50 people, according to reports

17/10/2024

In a landmark ruling, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has prohibited Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, from targeting users in the EU with advertisements based on their sexual orientation.

In a landmark ruling, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has prohibited Meta, the parent company of Facebook

15/10/2024

The LGBT+ community is reeling from the tragic news that Janne Puhakka, Finland’s first openly gay ice hockey player, was killed by his partner, Rolf Nordmo, who has confessed to the crime.

The LGBT+ community is reeling from the tragic news that Janne Puhakka, Finland's first openly gay ice hockey player, was killed by his partner