Tag: Australia
Photo credit Sphen and Magic were a world-famous same-sex penguin couple Photo by Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
A Tribute to Sphen: Celebrating the Legacy of a Beloved Gay Penguin
The heartfelt story of Sphen and Magic, the world-famous same-sex gentoo penguin couple from Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.
Photo credit Photo by Grindr 2013
Australian Police Investigate Alleged Homophobic Attacks Via Dating App
ACT Policing is investigating two homophobic attacks in Canberra where men were lured via a dating app and assaulted.
Photo credit Photo By אנדר-ויק (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons
AFL Faces Homophobia Controversy: North Melbourne Coach’s Lack of Education Sparks Outrage
Read about the shocking news of homophobia in the AFL, with North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson’s offensive slur and lack of education in this space
Photo credit Photo by Flickerd, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Gold Coast AFL Player Receives Match Ban for Homophobic Slur: Addressing Homophobia in Sport
Read about the recent ban imposed on Gold Coast AFL player Wil Powell for using a homophobic slur during a match.
Photo credit Photo by The Laramie Project
«The Laramie Project: Honouring Matthew Shepard and Advocating for LGBTQ+ Rights»
Learn about the Sydney production of «The Laramie Project», a powerful play based on the tragic murder of Matthew Shepard.
Photo credit Same-Sex Parents (A Focus On) by Holly Duhig
Australia : Backlash after NSW City Council Votes to Ban LGBTQI Books in Libraries
The Cumberland City Council’s decision to ban LGBTQI books in libraries has sparked backlash and concerns about censorship and discrimination.