When Australians complete the census on 11 August 2026, they’ll face a new question that’s been a long time coming. For the first time, people aged 16 and over will be asked about their sexual orientation – whether they identify as straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual or use another term.
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An optional question has been added regarding sexual orientation
Research shows Australians in same-sex relationships face a higher risk of premature death
Previous health data relied on incomplete samples or cohabiting couples
Updated information allow researcher…
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On Sunday, July 26, German police shot dead the suspected perpetrator of a car-ramming attack on Berlin’s Pride march, which had left one dead and 20 injured the day before. The suspect already had a police record due to his previous attempt to join the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq (ISIS).
Enticing in an early Spring with Alias Cabaret - Flora. Flowers? Yes. But also trees, weeds, moss, roots, sap, carnivorous traps... all that is gorgeous & gross in the plant kingdom.
A savant of razor-sharp and sardonic wit, an evening with David Sedaris is better than therapy, a life affirming joyful experience that leaves a person feeling as if their cup has been filled right to the brim by one of the world’s pre-eminent humour writers.
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The LGBTQIA+ community is so much more than six colours, and everyone has their own ideas about what it means to be part of this diverse rainbow community. Diversity and inclusion are not just values, they are the essence of this exhibition. They are the threads that connect, provoke dialogue, and create magic.
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Lately, I’ve been on a journey to understand what sustainability means to me, and what I can do to be more eco-friendly. When I first thought about sustainability, I considered what I was putting into my body. Were the veggies I was buying a good choice? Should I have been selecting organic produce instead? What was best for the environment, and what even was a pesticide? You get the drift.
