May 16, 2024
Sydney
Protests forces council to overturn book ban
After heated debate and public protests, Cumberland City Council in Western Sydney has reversed a controversial ban on same-sex parenting books in its libraries. The decision was made with 12 votes in favor and two against, following four hours of intense discussion.
May 16, 2024
INTERVIEW
The Power of Queer Storytelling
If you have not heard of Samuel before, he is a super-talented queer Australian screenwriter, director and multidisciplinary visual artist based on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
May 15, 2024
LGBTIQ+ HISTORY
Where and how did IDAHOBIT start?
The founders of the International Day Against Homophobia, as it was originally known, established the IDAHO Committee to coordinate grass-roots actions in different countries, to promote the day and to lobby for official recognition on May 17.
May 15, 2024
ART
Queer artist slected for Napier Waller Art Prize
The Napier Waller Art Prize encourages artistic excellence, promotes the transformative power of creativity, and raises awareness of the experiences and talent of current and former service personnel in the Australian Defence Force.
May 14, 2024
ANU | Canberra
ANU Queer Department
The ANU Queer* Department is one of ANU’s 7 autonomous departments that operate to support the most marginalised members of society. Alongside the Queer* dept include ANU Womens, Disabilities, BIPOC, International, Indigenous, and Environment departments.
May 14, 2024
Theatre Review
Fourteen, A Feel-Good Journey of Resilience & Self-Acceptance
We don't often give out stars for our theatre reviews, but in this case, 'Fourteen' gets a resounding ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars! Last Saturday, I was lucky enough to catch the performance of the critically acclaimed theatrical gem,' Fourteen,' adapted from Shannon Molloy's bestselling 2020 memoir, which was longlisted for the 2021 ABIA Biography Book of the Year.
May 9, 2024
Sydney
Western Sydney Council's Bans Same-Sex Parenting Books
Initiated by former mayor and current councillor Steve Christou, the policy was adopted following a council vote that split narrowly in favor, with six councillors supporting the ban and five opposing it, while four were absent.
May 8, 2024
POLITICS
Pride to polling in the India queer community
POLITICS
From pride to polling booths, how will the Indian LGBTQI+ community vote?
India’s LGBTQI community has long been considered a powerful voting bloc during general elections. While much has changed to end discrimination, this community says it feels let down by the BJP Government’s refusal to legislate same-sex marriage.
NDIA VOTES 2024, presented by the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) is a six-episode series that takes you on an insightful journey through the heart of Indian democracy.
While the Indian Prime Minister #NarendraModi is seeking a third term, a brand ne…
May 6, 2024
Relgion
Anglican's have deep fractures over homosexuality
In recent years, churches in many Christian denominations have split over LGBTQ+ issues. In the past six months, hundreds of congregations voted to leave the United Methodist Church over same-sex marriage and whether LGBTQ+ people should be clergy.