LGBTQ
Twenty years since Play School met Brenna’s mums, book ban highlights lack of progress
Brenna Harding, who at age eight introduced Australia to her two mums, says Cumberland Council’s ban of a same-sex parenting book shows how little has changed.
- by Mary Ward
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Literature
Scared of same-sex parents? Wait until you meet this caterpillar with an eating disorder
No book should ever be banned, but if you’re really worried about kids’ safety, maybe we should start censoring some of the classics.
- by Thomas Mitchell
One-hour challenge: Council to vote on speedy removal of hate-speech graffiti
Jewish and LGBTQ groups are backing a push for speedier removal of offensive graffiti, following a number of slogans appearing in Sydney playgrounds.
- by Andrew Taylor
Jailed for being gay? An unthinkable concept in NSW in 2024 was once reality for many
Congratulations to everyone involved in the decision to apologise to those punished by laws which criminalised homosexuality in our state.
- by Bevan Shields
‘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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City life
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
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AFL 2024
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
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
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Sydney councils
‘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
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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AFL 2024
‘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