This year's Mardi Gras Party has been cancelled, but plenty of exciting events will go ahead.
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More gay blood donors could ease shortages, advocates say
Thousands more blood donors are needed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aussie podcast shining light on HIV community and historical heroes
“Suddenly, we’ve all had to confront viruses.”
Gay bar revellers isolating after Omicron case
A person with the highly contagious strain attended two bars on Friday night.
Worlds AIDS Day: Battling a pandemic on the frontline
“I could see history repeating in the fear and stigma.”
The battle is far from over: Reflections on World AIDS Day
This year’s WAD theme focuses on ending inequalities and pandemics.
Secret sex parties help Zimbabwe sex workers survive pandemic
Sex workers have used creativity to avoid police and maintain their income.
National Coming Out Day: Support still needed for LGBTIQ people
"Young LGBTIQ people today continue to suffer significant mental health problems because of the discrimination and vilification they still experience."
1 in 4 Australians affected by suicide during pandemic
Isolation and job issues are among the biggest drivers of suicide.
The mental health costs of the coronavirus pandemic
The pandemic is far from over, and queer people are doing it especially hard.
LGBTIQ Tasmanians face lower standards of living: report
A new report shows LGBTIQ Tasmanians face inequality in housing, employment, health, and safety.
New HIV roadmap aims to eliminate new transmissions
Last year saw new diagnoses of HIV drop by over a third in NSW.
Mardi Gras Parade viewing parties announced across Australia
Venues from the city to the outback have received grants to host special viewing events.
Sydney Mardi Gras events announced amid pandemic cancellations
While some will not go ahead, this year’s festival will still feature a range of events.
‘White privileged’ gays criticised for pandemic partying in Latin America
Americans travelling abroad have been slammed for putting vulnerable community members in danger.
NSW Health apologises for order banning gay wedding kisses
The order allowed kissing at weddings only of the bride by the groom.
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