LGBTQ
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AFL 2024
Powell’s social media posts revealed after homophobic slur
Gold Coast’s Wil Powell used homophobic language online before abusing a Brisbane opponent last Sunday, as prominent gay rights advocate Ian Roberts called for the AFL to invest more into anti-vilification education.
- by Andrew Wu, Marnie Vinall and Michael Gleeson
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Councillor has not read same-sex parenting book he led charge to ban
Conservative councillor Steve Christou made the admission as the NSW government accused the western Sydney council of breaking state-enforced library guidelines.
- by Anthony Segaert and Jessica McSweeney
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Sydney councils
‘Not Marrickville or Newtown’: Sydney council bans same-sex parenting books
Books that include same-sex parenting content have been banned from eight western Sydney libraries, prompting threats from an angry state government to review the council’s funding.
- by Jessica McSweeney
This breakthrough Australian director is back with a safe house for misfits
Goran Stolevski changed his behaviour while filming in his homophobic home country. His partner almost paid the ultimate price.
- by Stephanie Bunbury
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AFL 2024
‘Every day I wish I could take it all back’: Finlayson’s shame over homophobic slur
What happened 26 nights ago against Essendon at the Adelaide Oval was, says Jeremy Finlayson, a moment in time he cannot fully explain and one that still keeps him awake at night.
- by Caroline Wilson
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A comedian’s advice to their younger self: ‘Get a double bed and be more forward’
Rhys Nicholson discusses sex education, career death and going full Victorian nanny.
- by Benjamin Law
Fabulous, darling! Priscilla to ride again in film sequel
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – an Australian classic – is getting a sequel, according to director Stephan Elliott.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
Unforgettable leader born with a natural curiosity
Phil Carswell’s legacy and vision will remain a guiding force for the future of Thorne Harbour Health, formerly the Victorian AIDS Council.
Contentious UK gender medicine report prompts reflection, outrage in Australia
LGBTQ advocates have slammed a report by British paediatrician Hilary Cass, who concluded there was inadequate evidence to support the use of puberty blockers.
- by Michael Bachelard and Aisha Dow
‘Shaky foundations’: England’s health system to review all transgender treatment
A long-awaited report recommends that extreme care should be taken before anyone under the age of 25 transitions.
- by Michael Searles, Laura Donnelly and Daniel Martin
Trans woman sues over ban from app created as female-only ‘safe space’
Roxanne Tickle says Giggle for Girls illegally discriminated on the grounds of gender identity after her access to the app was revoked in September 2021.
- by Duncan Murray