(Sydney, Australia) New South Wales police say they have busted major drug dealers and seized major quantities of ecstasy and other illegal substances destined for this Saturday’s gay Mardi Gras in Sydney.

In one raid, an officer hit a fast food restaurant and arrested a 22-year-old man with 2000 ecstasy pills - …

Guilty plea in gay blackmail bid

(Melbourne, Australia) A man who attempted to blackmail a closeted member of Australia’s Parliament is facing a long prison term after pleading guilty on Friday.

The name of the politician has been suppressed. All that is known about him is he is married.

Jake Michael Della-Vedova, 25, pleaded guilty to …

City apologizes for 20-year-old gay bust

(Hobart, Australia) The city of Hobart has apologized to Tasmania’s LGBT community for sparking in 1988 what many consider Australia’s Stonewall riot.

Hobart City Council has passed a resolution officially telling gays it is sorry for the police action.

In 1988, when homosexuality was still illegal, members of the LGBT community set …