The Drag Queen Storytime fro kids, which was scheduled to take place on 18 May as part of The International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) has been cancelled by the Monash Council. The organisers saying they were left with no choice after repeated threats aimed at harming the performer and families intending to attend the event.
Anti-LGBTQ sentiments have become increasingly toxic and more prevalent around the world. From the United States to Europe and East Africa, right-wing state and federal governments are introducing legislation and social policies targeting LGBTQ people.
Buckingham Palace has announced the inclusion of LGBTIQ+ singers in the upcoming coronation for King Charles III this May. The coronation ceremony will mark the King's ascension to the throne.
Good news for men who love coffee, a recent study suggests drinking more than three cups of Italian-style coffee can halve a man's risk of prostate cancer. Drinking Italian-style coffee could significantly reduce a man's risk of prostate cancer, according to a new study by the Laboratory of Translational Medicine.
Barry Humphries, controversial Australian icon and creator of the outrageous Dame Edna, has died aged 89 at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney. He was being treated for complications stemming from hip surgery earlier this year.
Under the leadership of President Emmanuel Macron, the French government has introduced several sexual health reforms to counter the rising STD rates among young people.
For over 30 years, the Bell Shakespeare Company has captivated Australian audiences with their innovative productions of the plays of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries. To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication of the Bard’s first folios, Bell Shakespeare is presenting a new production of ‘Macbeth’, with its Canberra season running from 14-22 April at The Playhouse and at Arts Centre Melbourne 27 April to 14 May
My shadow is pink’ rainbow family storytime with Toni Kola is brought to you by ACT Libraries.
A beautiful story about a boy with a different starting school. Toni Kola reads "My Shadow is Pink" by Scott Stuart (Larrikin House).
Thank you Larrikin House, the Australian Library and Information Association, the Australian Publisher's Association and the Australian Society of Authors for allowing us to read this story to you in this way.
RAINBOW STORY TIME
The Sisters of Saint Joseph Federation in the state of New York, along with several other Catholic organisations, have published an open letter on Transgender Day of Visibility that wholeheartedly supports the Queer and Trans community. The letter also criticises the recent horrifying, oppressive and discriminatory legislation sweeping the USA.
