Queer Ice Hockey Show Heated Rivalry's Impact on Sport
The viral TV series Heated Rivalry explores LGBTQ+ love in professional sport, challenging hyper-masculine culture and showing a path to inclusion for Australian codes.
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5 Shows to Binge After Heated Rivalry
If you've finished the queer hockey drama 'Heated Rivalry', here are five series with similar intense chemistry and yearning to watch next, from Fellow Travelers to Young Royals.
Australia Considers Expanding Hate Speech Protections
The Australian government is considering stronger legal protections against hate speech for LGBTQ+ people, religious groups, and people with disabilities following the Bondi attack. Read the latest.
LGB+ mortality risk 1.3x higher than straight peers
First ONS data reveals LGB+ people in England & Wales are significantly more likely to die by suicide, drug overdose, or alcohol-related disease. Urgent action needed to address health inequalities.
US Supreme Court Hears Transgender Athlete Ban Cases
The US Supreme Court is hearing pivotal cases on state bans for transgender athletes in school sports. The rulings could reshape civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ youth across America. Follow the latest developments.
Pride London boss accused of contempt of court
Christopher Joell-Deshields, suspended CEO of Pride in London, faces a High Court hearing over contempt allegations for failing to hand over organisation's access details. Read the latest.
Trans Youth Athletes Fight for Rights in US Supreme Court
As the US Supreme Court considers bans on transgender athletes in school sports, five students from California speak out about the joy of participation and the toll of exclusion. Their stories highlight a national battle over LGBTQ+ rights.
Supreme Court Hears Trans Athlete Cases
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on laws banning transgender girls from school sports teams. A ruling could erode key protections for LGBTQ+ youth across America. Read the full analysis.
Gay footballer Josh Cavallo accuses old club of homophobia
Josh Cavallo, the first openly gay top-flight footballer, alleges 'internal homophobia' at Adelaide United sidelined him. The club strongly denies the claims. Read his full statement and the club's response.
Josh Cavallo: Homophobia Drove Me Out of Adelaide United
Footballer Josh Cavallo reveals homophobic abuse led to his departure from Adelaide United. The first openly gay top-flight player speaks out on the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport. Read his powerful story.
Traitors star: Church tried to 'cure' my homosexuality
Matthew Hyndman from BBC's The Traitors shares his traumatic experience with conversion therapy in Northern Ireland and his campaign to ban the practice across the UK. Read his powerful story.
Trans Music Teacher Forced Out by Texas Bathroom Law
A trans music teacher in Texas reveals why he resigned from a job he loved, detailing the humiliation of the state's bathroom ban and anti-trans policies. Read his powerful story of resilience and loss.
US Supreme Court Hears Landmark Trans Athlete Cases
The US Supreme Court hears arguments on state bans for transgender athletes. A ruling could have profound consequences for LGBTQ+ civil rights protections far beyond sports.
Homophobic remark at Honolulu Pride sparks tourism debate
A traveller's experience of hate speech at Honolulu Pride leads to a deeper exploration of Hawaii's fight to preserve its indigenous LGBTQ+ culture against a backdrop of overwhelming tourism. Discover the state's complex reality.
John McCalla-Leacy: Your Difference is Your Strength
Evelyn Partners' John McCalla-Leacy shares his journey, advocating for authenticity and diversity as key drivers for success in the competitive UK finance sector. Discover his insights.
Couple's journey exploring intimacy in queer sex parties
Conrad, 36, and Callum, 35, share how attending sex-positive queer parties strengthens their four-year relationship. They reveal the rules, trust, and connection found in the 'dark room'. Discover their unique approach to love and fantasy.
Date used me to get closer to my friend, then ghosted
A woman shares her devastating dating story after her crush used her to get closer to her friend. Read her cautionary tale of queer dating and betrayal.
LGBTQ+ charities in crisis as corporate donations halve
UK LGBTQ+ charities warn of a 'hostile environment' as corporate funding collapses. Stonewall's donations halved amid a global pushback on DEI and trans rights. Read the full analysis.
Heated Rivalry Review: The 2025 TV Hit Examined
Our review of the 2025 TV phenomenon 'Heated Rivalry' cuts through the hype. Is the steamy ice hockey romance worth the buzz? Stream on Sky and NOW from January 10, 2026.
Gay history of Brisbane's Olympic suburb Herston revealed
As Brisbane prepares for the 2032 Olympics, historians highlight the suburb of Herston's origins in a secret 19th-century gay relationship between Queensland's first premier and his attorney general.
Heated Rivalry Exposes Hockey's Culture of Silence
Crave and HBO's hit series 'Heated Rivalry' spotlights ice hockey's enduring struggle with LGBTQ+ visibility, questioning why the NHL still treats openness as a problem. Explore the paradox.
Vogue Balls Go Mainstream in New Zealand
Māori and Pasifika-led vogue ballroom culture, born from New York's queer resistance, is now captivating mainstream audiences in New Zealand, with major events held at national institutions like Te Papa museum.
Tia Kofi wins BBC game shows, targets Reform voters
Drag Race legend Tia Kofi discusses her triple BBC game show victory, facing online abuse, and her mission to raise money for LGBTQ+ causes in 2026. Read the full interview.
Gay man chooses lavender marriage over divorce
Marty Mar, 45, shares his story of a lavender marriage with wife Brandi. They live as a family without intimacy, prioritising their daughter and shared life. Discover their unconventional love story.
Long-distance dating heartbreak: The brutal clarification
A man's journey from a Grindr connection to a devastating long-distance breakup in LA reveals the painful realities of mismatched expectations in modern queer relationships. Read his story.
Tareq Baconi on queer Palestinian identity in new memoir
Author Tareq Baconi excavates his queer and Palestinian identities in a powerful new memoir, 'Fire in Every Direction', weaving a love story with his family's history of dispossession. Discover his journey from Jordan to London.
Drag artist Amrou Al-Kadhi reclaims Iraqi heritage on stage
Drag performer Amrou Al-Kadhi shares their journey from being typecast as a terrorist to celebrating their Iraqi-Egyptian roots through performance. Discover how a pivotal encounter at the Edinburgh Fringe changed everything.
From Online Chat to 20 Summers: A Love Story
Philip Channells recounts the instant connection with Sean that began online in 2005, defied distance, and has flourished for two decades. Discover the moment he knew.
Hosting Refugees Made Our Christmas More Special
A London couple shares how opening their home to asylum seekers through Refugees at Home has enriched their lives, created lasting bonds, and brought new meaning to festive traditions. Discover their inspiring story.
Sydney's Queer Bookshop Darlinghurst Closes After 43 Years
The Bookshop Darlinghurst, a beloved LGBTQ+ community hub on Oxford Street for 43 years, has shut its doors. Discover the story of its final days and the legacy of its long-serving staffer, Noel Lee.
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