News in the Gaybourhood: A Conversation with Ben Grubb and the Importance of Queer Media Representation

<p>In a recent episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moderngays.co/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Modern Gays</a>&nbsp;titled &ldquo;Gaybourhood News with Ben Grubb,&rdquo; we sat down with Ben Grubb, an Australian journalist and the founder of Gay Sydney News. Ben&rsquo;s unique insights and experiences in reporting LGBTQIA+ stories reveal the increasing importance of queer representation in media.</p> <p>Ben Grubb, a full-time editor at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/ben-grubb-hve36" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">The Sydney Morning Herald</a>, has covered the gamut of queer culture and news, from interviewing renowned recording artist Troy Sivan to reporting on international drag icons during Sydney World Pride. Yet, it&rsquo;s his innovative venture,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/gaysydneynews" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Gay Sydney News</a>, that has captured the attention of a younger demographic, specifically Gen Z and millennials.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/modern-gays/news-in-the-gaybourhood-a-conversation-with-ben-grubb-and-the-importance-of-queer-media-a28d343037e2"><strong>Website</strong></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>