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‘Copycat’ book bans: How US activists are impacting Australian libraries

‘Copycat’ book bans: How US activists are impacting Australian libraries

Best-selling Australian author Amie Kaufman, whose books have been banned in the US, is warning against importing a culture war over literature.

  • by Kerrie O'Brien

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Dark side of the rainbow: Drugged, shocked and jailed for being gay
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Dark side of the rainbow: Drugged, shocked and jailed for being gay

Almost 40 years after homosexuality was decriminalised in NSW, the Minns government has agreed to apologise to a generation of men who were treated appallingly.

  • by Andrew Hornery
Powell’s social media posts revealed after homophobic slur
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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
Councillor has not read same-sex parenting book he led charge to ban

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
‘Not Marrickville or Newtown’: Sydney council bans same-sex parenting books

‘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

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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‘Every day I wish I could take it all back’: Finlayson’s shame over homophobic slur
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‘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
A comedian’s advice to their younger self: ‘Get a double bed and be more forward’
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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

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

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

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