Lesbian News

‘DIY’ or 'guerilla' rainbow crossings appear across Sydney Special

Sydney - After the removal of the Rainbow Crossing at Taylor Square on Oxford Street in the heart of Sydney's gay and lesbian district on Wednesday night, a week ago, reports have emerged of ‘DIY’ rainbow crossings appearing around Sydney.

Digital Journal Report by Richard Milnes - 1 comment

Who's ready for marriage equality? Special

The debate over equal marriage rights in the US is reaching its peak. Canada was ready to grant marriage equality over 13 years ago, the UK hasn't got there yet, and the US is certainly amid a fiery discussion on the topic.

Digital Journal Report by Jody-Lan Castle

Inside Sydney’s Mardi Gras Fair Day 2013 Special

Sydney - The Mardi Gras Fair Day was held at Victoria Park, Sydney on Sunday 10 February 2013, from 10am to 7:30pm and marked the start of the Mardi Gras festival season.

Digital Journal Report by Richard Milnes

Mardi Gras season official launch with raising of rainbow flag Special

Sydney - Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore officially launched the 2013 Sydney Mardi Gras season, with the raising of the rainbow flag at Sydney Town Hall.

Digital Journal Report by Richard Milnes

Jodie Foster comes out as a lesbian....again

Los Angeles - Although many in the media are calling Jodie Foster's speech at Sunday night's Golden Globe Awards her "coming out" speech, the announcement was "old news" for many.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 22 comments

Leeds set to get official gay quarter

Leeds - The City Council is to consider well advanced plans to create an official gay quarter in Leeds city centre. The move follows years of campaigning and detailed council planning.

In the Media by Steve Hayes - 10 comments

Preacher's speech against gay rights comes to stunning conclusion

Springfield - This past summer, a bill that would have added sexual orientation and gender identity to the Springfield Missouri's non-discrimination statutes was introduced by two members of the city's council.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 5 comments

Hong Kong tycoon Cecil Chao offers $65M to wed lesbian daughter

Hong Kong - A Hong Kong billionaire has offered a "marriage bounty" of $65 million for a man to marry his daughter. Property developer and shipping magnate Cecil Chao Sze-tsung made the offer after his daughter Gigi Chao reportedly wed her lesbian partner.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 7 comments

Oxford University changes dress-code for trans-gender students

Oxford - One would imagine Oxford University to have a strict dress code but this is no longer true. For Oxford University has moved with the times and changed its once strict dress code.

In the Media by Melissa Horrocks - 2 comments