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QNews is a community platform that celebrates stories, people, and queer voices that are emerging and inspiring. We range in topics from pop culture, politics, and news, all through the lens of today’s LGBTIQA+ communities.
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QNews – Fernwood defends exclusion of trans women from gym

A transgender woman alleges that they were refused membership at Fernwood Fitness after making a routine enquiry, receiving a message that stated the company is “not inclusive of transgender women.” The woman shared their experience on a transgender Reddit forum, alongside a screenshot of the text received in response to their enquiry. “I’m sorry, the …

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QNews – Trans childs Mum launches legal action over QLD puberty blocker ban

The mum of a transgender teenager has launched legal action, stating the QLD Government acted unlawfully suspending access to hormone treatments. In late January this year, Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls announced a snap ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapies for new patients under 18. The ban on puberty blockers directly targeted and affected …

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QNews – Mum of trans teen sues over Queensland’s puberty blocker ban

A mother of a transgender teenager has taken legal action against the Queensland government’s ban on puberty blockers for trans young people. In late January, Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls (pictured) announced the snap ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapies for new patients under 18. The sudden freeze caused national backlash and anguish among …

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QNews – ‘Culture war garbage’: Greens’ Tara Burnett calls out transphobic ACL pamphlets

The Greens’ Tara Burnett has called out the Australian Christian Lobby’s transphobic election pamphlets as “imported culture war garbage”. Residents of the City of Yarra and Moreland City Councils contacted QNews after receiving transphobic election material this week. The pamphlets stated ‘Male and Female Matter’ and were put in people’s letterboxes on and after Trans …

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