This week on Queer'd News, transgender social media personality Rochelle, known online as Your Favourite Transbian Auntie, shares why she fled the USA to seek asylum in New Zealand.

Rochelle talks about the rise in US anti-trans laws, violence on the streets, and the difficult process of starting over in a new country.

“I saw the rhetoric getting more aggressive, the anti-trans legislation piling up, and the violence ramping up. That was the red flag — I needed to get out while I still could.”

Hear Rochelle’s powerful story on this week’s episode of Queer'd News, airing at 10am AEDST every Wednesday as part of the Make a Change show on Bay FM. Follow us on Instagram for all your latest LGBTQIA news and current affairs.

#TransRightsAreHumanRights #LGBTQIA #Asylum #QueerVoices

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This week on Queer'd News, transgender social media personality Rochelle, known online as <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1QxG6stXA6/">Your Favourite Transbian Auntie</a>, shares why she fled the USA to seek asylum in New Zealand.
Rochelle talks about the rise in US anti-trans laws, violence on the streets, and the difficult process of starting over in a new country.
&ldquo;I saw the rhetoric getting more aggressive, the anti-trans legislation piling up, and the violence ramping up. That was the red flag &mdash; I needed to get out while I still could.&rdquo;
Hear Rochelle&rsquo;s powerful story on this week&rsquo;s episode of Queer'd News, airing at 10am AEDST every Wednesday as part of the Make a Change show on <a href="bayfm.org">Bay FM</a>. Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/queerdnews/">Instagram</a> for all your latest LGBTQIA news and current affairs.
#TransRightsAreHumanRights #LGBTQIA #Asylum #QueerVoices
#QueerdNews #BayFM #CommunityRadio

Hosted by DionE Green, Queer’d News is produced in Byron Bay on Arakwal/Bundjalung land, supported by Bay FM 99.9 and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.
Queer’d News — current affairs through a queer lens.

Hosted by DionE Green, Queer&rsquo;d News is produced in Byron Bay on Arakwal/Bundjalung land, supported by Bay FM 99.9 and the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Queer&rsquo;d News &mdash; current affairs through a queer lens.

Queer'd News

Queer’d News brings you current affairs through a queer lens — smart analysis, fresh perspectives, and the stories that matter most to LGBTQIA+ communities. 

Presented by DionE Green and Michael Mac, each episode cuts through the noise to spotlight the issues shaping our world, reframed with sharp insight, wit, and unapologetic inclusivity. 

Produced in Byron Bay on Arakwal/Bundjalung land, Queer’d News is supported by Bay FM 99.9 and the Community Broadcasting Foundation. 

This is news that doesn’t just inform — it reflects, questions, and celebrates the diversity of our communities. 

@queerdnews 
queerdnews@gmail.com

Queer&rsquo;d News brings you current affairs through a queer lens &mdash; smart analysis, fresh perspectives, and the stories that matter most to LGBTQIA+ communities.&nbsp;
Presented by DionE Green and Michael Mac, each episode cuts through the noise to spotlight the issues shaping our world, reframed with sharp insight, wit, and unapologetic inclusivity.&nbsp;
Produced in Byron Bay on Arakwal/Bundjalung land, Queer&rsquo;d News is supported by Bay FM 99.9 and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.&nbsp;
This is news that doesn&rsquo;t just inform &mdash; it reflects, questions, and celebrates the diversity of our communities.&nbsp;
@queerdnews&nbsp; <a href="mailto:queerdnews@gmail.com">queerdnews@gmail.com</a>

Queerd News 8 October 2025

This week on Queer’d News, we head to the Northern Rivers, where the social support organisation Queer Family marked Mental Health Month by bringing the LGBTQIA+ community together for creative nature workshops — building connection, wellbeing, and pride in a safe space. 

Plus, in the headlines:

Perth wins the bid to host Gay Games XIII in 2030, amid global concerns over anti-trans politics.

OUTintheOPEN Festival returns to Greater Shepparton, celebrating regional Pride.

Several organisations withdraw from the Better Together Conference over gender inclusion concerns.

Tens of thousands march in Taiwan’s Pride, East Asia’s largest celebration.

 And King Charles III dedicates Britain’s first LGBTQ+ military memorial.

Hosted by DionE Green 

Produced in Byron Bay on Arakwal/Bundjalung land

Supported by Bay FM 99.9 and the Community Broadcasting Foundation

This week on Queer&rsquo;d News, we head to the Northern Rivers, where the social support organisation&nbsp;<a href="https://queerfamilynorthernrivers.weebly.com/">Queer Family</a> marked Mental Health Month by bringing the LGBTQIA+ community together for creative nature workshops &mdash; building connection, wellbeing, and pride in a safe space.&nbsp;
Plus, in the headlines:
Perth wins the bid to host Gay Games XIII in 2030, amid global concerns over anti-trans politics.
OUTintheOPEN Festival returns to Greater Shepparton, celebrating regional Pride.
Several organisations withdraw from the Better Together Conference over gender inclusion concerns.
Tens of thousands march in Taiwan&rsquo;s Pride, East Asia&rsquo;s largest celebration.
&nbsp;And King Charles III dedicates Britain&rsquo;s first LGBTQ+ military memorial.
Hosted by DionE Green&nbsp;
Produced in Byron Bay on Arakwal/Bundjalung land
Supported by<a href="bayfm.org"> Bay FM 99.9</a> and the Community Broadcasting Foundation

Queerd News 29 October 2025

This week on Queer’d News...
We’re marking 50 years since South Australia became the first state to decriminalise homosexuality — a landmark moment that changed LGBTQIA+ history.Community voices reflect on the progress made, and the challenges still faced, half a century on.

Plus, in the headlines: The NT Anti-Discrimination Commission condemns Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro’s call to ban transgender women from women’s prisons. Miss First Nation takes over Brisbane, celebrating Blak excellence, pride and culture. A mural celebrating Sydney’s queer history is removed from Surry Hills Police Station — just days after it was unveiled. And in the UK, human rights experts warn of growing exclusion for transgender people after a landmark court ruling.

Hosted by DionE Green

Produced in Byron Bay on Arakwal/Bundjalung land

Supported by Bay FM 99.9 and the Community Broadcasting Foundation

This week on Queer&rsquo;d News... We&rsquo;re marking 50 years since South Australia became the first state to decriminalise homosexuality &mdash; a landmark moment that changed LGBTQIA+ history.Community voices reflect on the progress made, and the challenges still faced, half a century on.
Plus, in the headlines: The NT Anti-Discrimination Commission condemns Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro&rsquo;s call to ban transgender women from women&rsquo;s prisons. Miss First Nation takes over Brisbane, celebrating Blak excellence, pride and culture. A mural celebrating Sydney&rsquo;s queer history is removed from Surry Hills Police Station &mdash; just days after it was unveiled. And in the UK, human rights experts warn of growing exclusion for transgender people after a landmark court ruling.
Hosted by DionE Green
Produced in Byron Bay on Arakwal/Bundjalung land
Supported by Bay FM 99.9 and the Community Broadcasting Foundation

Queerd News 22 October 2025

 This week on Queer’d News 

We look at the hidden struggles of LGBTQIA+ carers fighting to access the support they deserve, and a new research study is calling for queer people living with stroke to share their experiences.

Headlines include:
The Northern Territory bans transgender women from women’s prisons
Victoria considers reparations for survivors of LGBTQIA+ hate crimes
The European Union launches a bold new equality strategy to tackle discrimination and promote inclusion through 2030

Plus, all the latest queer news and current affairs — through a queer lens.

Hosted by DionE Green
Produced in Byron Bay on Arakwal/Bundjalung land,
With support from Bay FM 99.9 and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @queerdnews

&nbsp;This week on Queer&rsquo;d News&nbsp;
We look at the hidden struggles of LGBTQIA+ carers fighting to access the support they deserve, and a new research study is calling for queer people living with stroke&nbsp;to share their experiences.
Headlines include: The Northern Territory bans transgender women from women&rsquo;s prisons Victoria considers reparations for survivors of LGBTQIA+ hate crimes The European Union launches a bold new equality strategy to tackle discrimination and promote inclusion through 2030
Plus, all the latest queer news and current affairs &mdash;&nbsp;through a queer lens.
Hosted by&nbsp;DionE Green Produced in&nbsp;Byron Bay on Arakwal/Bundjalung land, With support from&nbsp;Bay FM 99.9&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Community Broadcasting Foundation.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @queerdnews

Queerd News 8 October 2025

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