Rainbow Briefing | Fri 13 Feb: Mardi Gras ECSTATICA, Sophie Hyde, Winter Olympics, Van Der Beek, Marina Summers

February 12, 2026 00:07:50
Rainbow Briefing | Fri 13 Feb: Mardi Gras ECSTATICA, Sophie Hyde, Winter Olympics, Van Der Beek, Marina Summers
Rainbow Briefing
Rainbow Briefing | Fri 13 Feb: Mardi Gras ECSTATICA, Sophie Hyde, Winter Olympics, Van Der Beek, Marina Summers

Feb 12 2026 | 00:07:50

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Show Notes

The 48th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras kicks off with ECSTATICA. Plus: Sophie Hyde’s queer family story heads to Australian Story, Team Rainbow dominates at the Winter Olympics, James Van Der Beek remembered as an LGBTQIA+ ally, Marina Summers comes out as a trans woman, and queer events around the country this weekend. Your daily LGBTQIA+ news.

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