Articles tagged with: Blaze

May21

Second Story fails to produce data at government briefing

Written by // Alex Dunkin Categories // News + Politics, South Australia

Managers for the Second Story and Child and Youth Health were unable to provide data on the same-sex attracted youth program’s InsideOut and EVOLVE projects during a state government briefing.

May21

Ron Hughes: Courage and contrasts

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // Viewpoint

Our cover this issue features Australian diving’s golden boy Matthew Mitcham, who has had his ups and downs since winning gold with a perfect score at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

 

 

 

May20

Pari Passu

Written by // Peter Burdon Categories // Dance, Entertainment

Peter Burdon speaks to Leigh Warren about his latest dance production Pari Passu

May20

Dr Gertrude Glossip: Bet or Bob each way

Written by // Dr Gertrude Glossip Categories // Viewpoint

Dear blaze readers, I’ve had occasion to liken life to a bell curve. Where do you sit on the ‘Bell Curve of Life’?

May18

Tackling homophobia in sport

Written by // Rachel Cook Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Out gay hockey star and Fair go, sport! ambassador, Gus Johnston, has written an open letter to the hockey community to mark International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO).

May18

Gay footballer first to exit Masterchef kitchen

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // Celebrity, News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Sydney Convicts gay rugby union footballer Kevin Perry became the first person tossed out of this season’s Masterchef after admitting to having “stuffed up” in a pasta challenge overnight.

May18

Bold star comes out

Written by // Alex Dunkin Categories // Celebrity, News + Politics, World, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Cherrie, Tasmania, Victoria

Bold and the Beautiful star Joanna Johnson has come out as a lesbian in an interview and revealed she is married to Los Angeles club promoter Michelle Agnew.

May18

Out in Africa

Written by // Siza Sibanda Categories // Feature, South Australia

Siza Sibanda takes a look at how our LGBT brothers and sisters fare on the African Continent.

May18

Transformation: Jack Charles v The Crown

Written by // Peter Burdon Categories // Theatre, Entertainment

ADELAIDE: Indigenous elder, convicted criminal, gifted artist, drug addict and gay: The music from Jack Charles’ award-winning stage production Jack Charles v The Crown is a Cabaret Festival exclusive.

May17

‘Gaydar’ exists, says US study

Written by // Alex Dunkin Categories // News + Politics, World, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

A study by the University of Washington has found people do have an inbuilt ‘gaydar’ which can function for some individuals with an accuracy of over 80 per cent.

May17

David Jones CEO hailed for marriage support

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Cherrie, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

The chief executive of one of the country’s retailing giants has today called upon federal MPs to support changes to the law that would allow for same-sex marriage, with David Jones CEO Paul Zahra making the comments ahead of this afternoon’s Pride in Diversity Business Luncheon and Awards honouring corporations with inclusive policies.

May17

Tas Govt gives LGBTI priority in anti-suicide scheme

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // News + Politics, National, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria

The Tasmanian state government has listed the LGBTI community as a major priority for their Suicide Prevention Strategy.

May16

Gay teachers wanted for new study

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Researchers at the University of Western Sydney are currently seeking gay or lesbian teachers to participate in a new national study that aims to provide a picture of the current climate in public and private schools across Australia.

May16

Kennett praised for marriage support

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Marriage equality advocates have applauded former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett for an article he wrote in favour of same-sex marriage.

May16

Vigil planned to remind churches all marriages ‘equally excellent’

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

A peaceful vigil is planned for Hobart this Thursday night outside a national meeting hosted by Tasmanian churches and other groups opposed to same-sex marriage, with former tennis champion turned fundamentalist Christian pastor Margaret Court also expected to address the gathering.