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Gay Soccer Player Josh Cavallo to Judge 'RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under'

The show features contestants from Australia and New Zealand.

The Advocate Goes Down Under for Sydney's Pride

Advocate news and features editor Sean Kennedy blogs from Sydney, during the Australian city's 30th annual gay and lesbian pride celebration, February 25-March 1. In addition to covering the festivities, Kennedy will also be talking to politicians and other gay movers and shakers.

Australian PM: Faith Schools Rejecting Gay Students Is 'Existing Law'

A new report about "religious freedom" may have dire consequences for LGBTQ students and teachers Down Under.

Australia Won't Help British Man After His Husband Died on Their Honeymoon

David Bulmer-Rizzi died on his honeymoon in Australia, but the land down under says he was 'never married.'

Hot Sheet: Screams and Surfers

The old Halloween franchise gets yet another installment, while plenty of half-naked dudes from Down Under steam up your DVD player.

Mitcham Joins Other Aussie Olympians in Stamp Collection

Although Australian Olympic gold medalist Matthew Mitcham has yet to sign any major endorsement deals, the openly gay diver will soon be coming to mailboxes Down Under. The Advocate cover boy and Olympic success story is about to have a postage stamp in his likeness.

After 'Love, Simon,' Keiynan Lonsdale Is Shedding All His Skins

Keiynan Lonsdale, the multitalented artist from down under, is now riding high.

Dolly Parton Backs Marriage Equality in Australia: 'Love Is Love'

The country legend gave a perfect reason why gay and bisexual folks should have the right to wed Down Under.

Six Great Things That Happened This Week

A Republican stalwart and a whole nation come out for marriage equality, a great band comes out against hate, Stephen Fry and lesbian moms make international news, and activists stick up for their rights down under.

Breathtaking Wedding Photos From Down Under

Same Love Photography makes lasting images that tell a moving story while advancing marriage equality awareness in Australia and beyond.

Up Over in the Down Under: Australia’s Hayman Island

For the ideal tropical getaway, escape to Queensland, Australia's Hayman Island.

Australia Rejects Bill Allowing Public Vote on Marriage Equality

The Land Down Under is at square one regarding same-sex marriage after legislation on the issue was scrapped.

Antigay Fliers Plaster Australia Ahead of Marriage Vote

Opponents of marriage equality Down Under have begun a bigoted messaging campaign that paints gay people as pedophiles.

Gay Man's Takedown of Anti-Marriage Equality Australian Senator Goes Viral

As the debate over same-sex couples' right to marry in heats up Down Under, one man raises his voice.