Victoria

May21

Libs reject calls to sack Heffernan over alleged homophobic assault

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

The Opposition has rejected calls by Labor to sack Liberal backbencher Senator Bill Heffernan who is being investigated by police for an alleged homophobic assault. 

May21

Katter regrets ads as daughter regrets name

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

Notorious for his anti-gay views, federal Independent MP Bob Katter now regrets ever allowing followers in his Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) to air homophobic advertisements prior to this year’s Queensland state election.

May21

Newman Govt cuts funding to Healthy Communities

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

Queensland’s peak LGBT health and well-being organisation has had its funding withdrawn by the Newman Government.

May19

Queen of Disco Donna Summer dies

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

R&B and disco singer Donna Summer passed away on Thursday at the age of 63 following cancer-related complications.

May18

New king of the bear pack

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // Victoria, New South Wales, News + Politics, National

The Harbour City Bears (HCB) have a new champion after urban planner, part-time artist and father-of-two, Alan Cadogan, was named Mr HCB for 2012 following a sold-out event at the Oxford Hotel on Saturday, May 12.

May18

Tackling homophobia in sport

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

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 // Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Celebrity, News + Politics, South Australia, Tasmania, ACT, National, Western Australia, Northern Territory

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

UnitingCare set to lead on LGBTI ageing

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

In what is described as a first for the aged care industry, UnitingCare Ageing has taken the step of appointing an LGBTI project officer to liaise with community and health organisations to help gain a better understanding of the challenges facing older LGBTI people.

May18

Bold star comes out

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

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.

May17

PricewaterhouseCoopers named top employer for LGBT people in 2012

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

The Australian arm of global firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has been named the country's top employer for LGBT people in 2012.

May17

‘Gaydar’ exists, says US study

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

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 // Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, News + Politics, South Australia, Tasmania, ACT, National, Western Australia, Northern Territory, Cherrie

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 // Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, News + Politics, South Australia, Tasmania, National

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

May16

New President for Pride as Brett bows out

Written by // Rachel Cook, Andrew Shaw Categories // Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, News + Politics, South Australia

In a shock announcement, Pride March Victoria president Brett Hayhoe announced his retirement at last night’s AGM.

May16

Gay teachers wanted for new study

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

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.