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Rainbow Briefing

Rainbow Briefing

Written by: Louise Poole
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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 LGBTQIA+ news catchup for Australian audiences. Independent queer community media, hosted by Louise Poole..© 2026 Welcome Change Media Hygiene & Healthy Living Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Rainbow Briefing | Tue 17 Mar: Shelton Vilification Appeal, Oscars, Throb Nightclub, Heated Rivalry, SA Pride Awards

    Rainbow Briefing | Tue 17 Mar: Shelton Vilification Appeal, Oscars, Throb Nightclub, Heated Rivalry, SA Pride Awards
    Mar 16 2026

    Two Brisbane drag performers win their vilification appeal against Family First’s Lyle Shelton. Plus: queer wins and representation gaps at the Oscars, Darwin’s Throb Nightclub building demolished, Melbourne’s Heated Rivalry look-alike comp, and SA Pride Awards voting opens. Your daily LGBTQIA+ news.
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    6 mins
  • Rainbow Briefing | Fri 13 Feb: Mardi Gras ECSTATICA, Sophie Hyde, Winter Olympics, Van Der Beek, Marina Summers

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

    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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    8 mins
  • Rainbow Briefing | Thu 12 Feb: Bridge to Safety, Gender-Affirming Care, Stonewall, Kristen Stewart, Schumacher, TasPride

    Rainbow Briefing | Thu 12 Feb: Bridge to Safety, Gender-Affirming Care, Stonewall, Kristen Stewart, Schumacher, TasPride
    Feb 11 2026

    A new national program will give LGBTQIA+ refugees dedicated support to seek resettlement in Australia for the first time. Plus: new research shows gender-affirming care could save Medicare $42 million, the Trump administration removes the Pride flag from Stonewall, Kristen Stewart on being told to stay closeted, Ralf Schumacher confirms wedding, and TasPride’s Hobart Pride Parade is this Saturday. Your daily LGBTQIA+ news.
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    6 mins
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