Rainbow Briefing

Australia's daily LGBTQIA+ news podcast. Rainbow Briefing delivers queer news that matters — in about 5 minutes, Monday to Friday. Policy and politics. Community wins. Culture and sport. Joy. Stay informed without the doom-scroll. Your ...more

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February 04, 2026 00:05:25
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Rainbow Briefing | Thu 5 Feb: HIV Funding, NT Queer Legal Service, Bisexual Bridgerton, Loving at Qtopia

Headlines: $200k for HIV community work across Australiathe NT launches its first queer legal service, Pride in Sport nominations close Monday, Bridgerton’s showrunner responds...

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February 03, 2026 00:05:39
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Rainbow Briefing | Wed 4 Feb: Mardi Gras Party, Blood Donation, Josie Scott, Winter Olympics

The Sydney Mardi Gras Party won’t go ahead this year. Plus: blood donation rules change from April, Josie Scott comes out at 63, record...

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February 02, 2026 00:05:45
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Rainbow Briefing | Tue 3 Feb: Tasmania Legal Service, Grammys, SA Pride Hall of Fame, Lesbian Space Princess

Today’s Rainbow Briefing: Tasmania secures a historic win years in the making. Plus: Queer artists shine at the Grammys (and Cher makes a chaotic...

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February 01, 2026 00:04:55
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Rainbow Briefing | Mon 2 Feb: Midsumma Pride March, Conversion Therapy Ban, Catherine O'Hara, Heated Rivalry Lookalike Comp, TasPride

13,500 march at Midsumma Pride. Plus: Council of Europe bans conversion practices, tributes pour in for Catherine O’Hara, Sydney crowns Heated Rivalry lookalikes, and...

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January 29, 2026 00:05:45
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Rainbow Briefing | Fri 30 Jan: SA Police Network, Burnie Councillor, Phyllis Papps, Rafiki, Cadet Kelly, FRINGE WORLD

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January 28, 2026 00:05:01
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Rainbow Briefing | Thu 29 Jan: UN Discrimination Call, Tasmania Inquiry, Greg Slade, BAFTAs

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