Rainbow Briefing

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..

  1. FEB 12

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

    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.

    8 min

  2. FEB 11

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

    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.

    6 min

  3. FEB 10

    Rainbow Briefing | Wed 11 Feb: Trans Athletes Study, Mardi Gras Film Fest, Sporties Hall of Fame, Olivia Colman, Broome Mardi Gras

    A landmark study finds no physical advantage for trans women in sport — the most comprehensive analysis yet. Plus: the Mardi Gras Film Festival opens tomorrow, Steven Oliver and Shanny T-Bone join the Sporties Hall of Fame, Olivia Colman reflects on gender, and Broome Mardi Gras kicks off next week. Your daily LGBTQIA+ news.

    6 min

  4. FEB 9

    Rainbow Briefing | Tue 10 Feb: AACTA Awards, Bad Bunny Super Bowl, Chappell Roan, Robyn, Rainbow Families

    Queer storytelling shines at Australia’s top screen awards. Plus: Bad Bunny turns the Super Bowl into an act of queer resistance, Chappell Roan shuts down a shoey for something better, Robyn announces her biggest Australian shows, and a landmark national survey for LGBTQIA+ families. Your daily LGBTQIA+ news.

    5 min

  5. FEB 5

    Rainbow Briefing | Fri 6 Feb: Intersex Bill, Mardi Gras Funding, Victoria Pride Events, Pedro Pascal

    Headlines: Victoria’s intersex bill passes the Lower House unanimously, NSW Government rejects Liberal call to defund Mardi Gras, Victoria backs pride events statewide, Pedro Pascal and Danny Ramirez are playing lovers in Todd Haynes’ De Noche, and weekend pride events across Tasmania and Victoria. Your daily LGBTQIA+ news for Australia.

    5 min

  6. FEB 4

    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 to the bi backlash, Bears Week NZ, and LOVING opens at Qtopia. Your daily LGBTQIA+ news podcast for Australia.

    5 min

  7. FEB 3

    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 LGBTQIA+ representation at the Winter Olympics, and a queer art show opens on the Central Coast. Your daily LGBTQIA+ news podcast.

    6 min

  8. FEB 2

    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 return), South Australia honours a beloved community leader, an Australian film about lesbians in space lands on Netflix, and Nintendo finally keeps a promise. Your daily LGBTQIA+ news podcast for Australia.

    6 min
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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..

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  • Creator
    Louise Poole
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
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