Apr 11, 2024
Russia
More arrests. A new era of repression in Russia
Just over three decades after Russia decriminalised homosexuality in 1993, three people have been arrested and charged under the country’s harsh new anti-LGBTIQ laws and could face ten years in prison for membership of an “extremist organisation”.
Apr 11, 2024
QUEER TV
All of Us Strangers, a dark and twisty gay love story
On the surface, All of Us Strangers, directed by Andrew Haigh, is a dark and twisty love story. Underneath, there is the often-present storyline seen in queer cinema: that of trauma and tragedy.
All of Us Strangers follows lonely middle-aged gay man Adam (Andrew Scott), struggling to come to terms with his tragic past and sexuality. Adam is a screenwriter, attempting to use his craft to work through his trauma, but his solitary life is interrupted by his new neighbour Harry (Paul Mescal).
Through a dreamworld-like exploration, Adam experiences the companionship and love accepting his homose…
Apr 10, 2024
Phuket
Trouble in Paradise
Idyllic Phuket harbours a dark open secret. It’s a tropical paradise, a sun-soaked region of Thailand home to some of the most lavish resorts, nightclubs and pristine beach coves in all of South-East Asia.
Apr 10, 2024
LEGAL
NSW LGBTIQA+ Equality Bill Explainer
It's time to act for equality. As the dust was settling on the 2024 Sydney Mardi Gras Festival, Alex Greenwich MP and the team at Equality Australia made great strides in parliament, banning Conversion Therapy practices in New South Wales.
Apr 8, 2024
USA
Trump Endorses Pastor with Extremist Views for US Congress
Trump has announced his endorsement of Anti-Gay Pastor Mark Burns for South Carolina. The pastor has previously exhibited extremist rhetoric towards LGBTQ+ and transgender individuals, calling for the arrest and execution of those he accuses of LGBTQ+ and transgender "indoctrination."
Apr 3, 2024
COUNSELLING
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Relationships Australia has experienced counsellors, mediators and educators who provide services in a friendly, open and respectful way for all members of our communities.
Apr 3, 2024
SPAIN
Spain a great place to be gay
It might be a predominantly Catholic country, but Spain is officially the most LGBTIQ friendly nation in the world, according to the results of a poll by the Pew Research Centre. The study polled participants from 40 different countries on different topics, like marraige, sex and honosexuality.
Apr 1, 2024
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LGBTIQ HISTORY
Bisexuality on Film & TV
Bisexuality is better depicted in TV than film, where it’s still linked to ‘transgression’. More films and TV shows featuring queer characters are being made than ever before. But while there has been great progress in depictions of gay, trans and gender-nonconforming characters, the B in LGBTQ+ – bisexuality – has struggled to make progress, notably in film.