Performer Lisa McBeth's alter ego grew out of an op-shop shelf full of safari suits and a lifetime of personal experiences.
Outback icon known for role in cult classic Priscilla, Queen of the Desert dies aged 85
Broken Hill local June Marie Bennett, who played Shirl in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, is remembered by friends and family as "a born performer" with an "incredible love for life".
Photo shows A woman stands next to a large painting of herself dressed in a yellow gown and feather boaFirst openly transgender member of Congress responds to Capitol bathrooms' 'biological sex' ruling
The first openly transgender member elected to the US House of Representatives Sarah McBride says she is "not here to fight about bathrooms" in response to the Republican bill aimed at restricting transgender people from bathrooms on Capitol Hill.
Photo shows A woman with glasses in a suitIncreasing number of gen Zs identifying as LGBTQIA+, studies show
Recent studies put the number of gen Zs identifying as LGBTQIA+ at close to double the rate of Australia's older adult population groups.
Photo shows Two women hold a rainbow flag in Canberra's Haig Park.How Troye Sivan taught his tour support Nick Ward that pop 'is not a dirty word'
Nick Ward takes time out during his national tour with Troye Sivan to talk to to Chit Chat about his debut album, favourite films and more.
Photo shows A man in a dark blue shirt stands against a dark red backdrop. His head is cocked, and he's almost smiling.Queer festivals plead for help as major sponsors pull out
Pride and queer festivals in regional areas face an uncertain future as major sponsors withdraw financial support.
Photo shows a red car with no roof, two people wearing pink in it adorned in rainbow flags.He's starred opposite Jeff Goldblum and Emilia Clarke, but this Aussie actor is just getting started
After starring in Kaos, this rising actor is back home from his base in London to shoot a new TV show with Sarah Snook, and will also celebrate his starring role in a new Australian feature at Melbourne Queer Film Festival.
Photo shows Daniel Monks, a young caucasian man with brown hair, fringe slicked back off his head, a small stage microphone on his cheekDutton is already testing Trump's campaign slogans. Will they work in Australia?
The success of Donald Trump's election campaign in the US has Australia's leaders watching closely but there are risks to importing debates from other countries.
Photo shows Three images in a composite including a man in glasses, an man with orange makeup and another man in glasses'I chose to greet hate with hate': Jason Kelce apologises for smashing fan's phone after alleged homophobic slur
Days after footage of Jason Kelce smashing a fan's phone went viral, the former NFL star apologises for responding to the man's alleged homophobic slur "with hate".
Photo shows Jason Kelce wears a microphone before broadcasting an NFL game for ESPN.Thousands of naked people descend on Brisbane's Story Bridge in the name of art
A sea of naked people posed on Brisbane's Story Bridge as the sun rose on Sunday morning, participating in the latest public art project by New York-based photographer Spencer Tunick.
Photo shows Thousands of naked people standing on a city bridge, facing away from the camera so their bare bums are visible.'He spat in my face': Former NSW Police sergeant alleges 'horrific' homophobia throughout service
A former sergeant with the NSW Police has told the ABC about their experience of homophobia while serving, including hearing "extremely homophobic" remarks during Sydney WorldPride 2023.
Photo shows Hands on a black jacket with a NSW Police patchThousands of people expected to strip off on Brisbane's Story Bridge in the name of art and inclusivity
It's the latest in a series of artworks from a world-renowned photographer whose work has "stripped bare" people around the Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach and more.
Photo shows A group of naked people by the riverWhy the proposed social media ban could do more harm than good
The federal government's proposed social media ban is likely to be detrimental to some teens, particularly for young people in isolated and marginalised communities, experts and teenagers say.
Photo shows A 15-year-old girl sitting on a couch and looking at her phone.Raised a Jehovah's Witness, Kween Kong 'mastered the act of double lives' early on
Kween Kong is Australian drag royalty — and might soon reign globally, too. She talks Global All Stars, her drag beginnings and much more.
Photo shows A cropped image of Kween Kong, a drag queen, against a white backdrop. She's in blonde hair with a blue headpiece with stars.'A big step forward': Bill expanding transgender rights passes NSW parliament
The passing of the Equality Bill allows transgender people to change their birth certificates without having to undergo surgery, and falls in line with other states and territories.
Photo shows A man and two women in formal attire smile for the camera.'Broad daylight hate crime': Allegations of assault on LGBTQIA+ students in Tasmanian schools
Young people allege verbal and physical assault at Tasmanian schools as bullying inquiry gets underway.
Photo shows A former student stares down the barrel of the camera with a serious expression. She is sitting on an orange couch.Sydney MP worried about 'right-wing trend' as Coalition rejects conscience vote on equality bill
Prior to his equality bill passing the lower house, Sydney MP Alex Greenwich welcomed news that the Liberal member for North Shore, Felicity Wilson, would cross the floor to vote in favour. But he also described her party's stance as "worrying".
Photo shows A man wearing a suit and tieTyler Wright's wife accuses WSL of putting Aussie world champ's life at risk with UAE event
Lilli Wright says the World Surf League does not value her wife, two-time world surfing champion Tyler Wright, as evidenced by their decision to stage a 2025 event in Abu Dhabi, which has a host of anti-LGBT+ laws.
Photo shows Australian surfer Tyler Wright paddles her board through the water.NSW's proposed equality bill no longer seeks to protect gay teachers and students in NSW. Here's the changes that remain on the table
The Sydney MP said he made the "heartbreaking decision" to remove key provisions from his proposed equality reform bill, to ensure issues about individual dignity and safety were urgently addressed. This is where his proposals stand.
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Photo shows Sydney Independent MP Alex Greenwich wearing a suit and giving a press conference outside with trees in the background.A two-decade age gap hasn't got in the way of this couple's happiness, but stigma has threatened to
While stigma about couples with big age gaps still exists, it's shifting thanks to young people's dissatisfaction with the relationship models they've inherited. And for these happy couples, different ages have proven to be a non-issue.
Photo shows Two women stand outside close together smiling widely, with colourful cement and iron structure behind them.'Homosexuality was illegal when we opened': The importance of queer bookshops
Attempted book bans, drag storytime protests and a changing customer base are just some of the challenges facing Australia's LGBTQ+ bookshops as they strive to maintain their radical legacy.
Photo shows A man wearing glasses smiles while sitting at a shop counter surrounded by books.