As The Real Homosexuals of the Southern Highlands  continues to grow and strengthen its place within our regional LGBTQ+ community, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and farewell Patrick Glanville , who has now stepped away from the initiative. Patrick’s contribution has been meaningful and deeply appreciated. Coming from his early work founding and shaping the Pink Drinks Group   - long before its transition to Lauren - he brought with him valuable community insight,

The Real Homosexuals Southern Highlands Marching in Mardi Gras 2026 It’s official - Real Homosexuals of the Southern Highlands has been approved to march in the iconic 2026 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade , and we are bursting  with pride, excitement, glitter, and pure queer joy. But that’s not all… We’re also being featured on ABC’s LIVE National Broadcast! Yes. You read that right. ABC - the official broadcast partner for Mardi Gras, will feature our float, our peopl

At The Real Homosexuals of the Southern Highlands , we are absolutely thrilled to announce our new inclusive partnership with the Bobby...

Highlands Certified™ - Mrs Oldbucks Pantry Berrima We are thrilled to announce that Mrs Oldbucks Pantry , a beloved icon of Berrima, has...

Highlands Certified™ - The Office Bowral Building Inclusive Workspaces We’re proud to welcome The Office Bowral as a newly Highlands...

Get Ready, Darlings: Mardi Gras 2026 Goes ECSTATICA ✨🌈 Hold onto your wigs, Southern Highlands queers and allies, because Sydney Gay and...

We’ve heard the whispers, the chatter, the “who’s behind this fabulous new thing in town?” Well, darlings, the secret in the Highlands is...

Co-Founder - Patrick Glanville, Real Homosexuals Of The Southern Highlands At The Real Homosexuals of the Southern Highlands , we know...

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Pictured: The Grape Escape 🍇 Mira Barton (Far-Right) with her team The Real Homosexuals of the Southern Highlands is thrilled to welcome...

Pictured: (Left) Sarah owner of The Hide Out Bar and Grill Mittagong & Goulburn with her team The Real Homosexuals of the Southern...

A new heartbeat has arrived in the Southern Highlands - bold, proud, and unapologetically authentic. We are The Real Homosexuals of the...

The Southern Highlands has always been known for its charm - lush gardens, boutique wineries, and an undeniable creative spirit. But for...

When the City Comes to Town: Why Sydney’s Queer Community is Flocking to the Highlands Introduction The Southern Highlands has long been...

The Untold Queer History of the Southern Highlands Introduction The history of LGBTQ+ communities in Australia is often told through the...

The State of LGBTQ+ Rights in Australia: What Regional Communities Need to Know Introduction Australia has made significant progress in...

Pride in the Highlands: Why Regional Queer Communities Matter Introduction When most people think about LGBTQ+ life in Australia, their...

Gay By Nature. Highlands By Choice - The Real Homosexuals Of The Southern Highlands Some things about us are written into our DNA. They...