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News, Victoria

Controversy continues over police at Midsumma Pride March

February 6, 2022February 6, 2022 Jesse Jones

“We do not believe that police serve our interests by participating against community wishes.”

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Tagged activism, Joshua Badge, Karen Bryant, Martin Foley, Midsumma Festival, No Police at Pride, petition, police, Pride, Todd Fernando1 Comment
Opinion

Looking for a hero: Acceptance and being a queer Muslim 

January 30, 2022January 30, 2022 Aly M

I worried that religion would be used to justify hate against my community.

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Tagged AFLW, coming out, community, family, football, Haneen Zreika, homophobia, Israel Folau, Margaret Court, Muslim, Pride, religion, social media, sportsLeave a comment
News, Victoria

Activists ask police not to march at Pride in Melbourne

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 Jesse Jones

Most LGBTIQA+ people say they feel unsafe around Victoria Police.

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Tagged activism, discrimination, Frank Gafa, Joshua Badge, Melbourne, Midsumma Festival, No Police at Pride, police, Pride, transphobiaLeave a comment
News, Victoria

Richmond AFLW players to debut rainbow Pride Guernsey this weekend

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 Jesse Jones

“This jumper is about pride and the community.”

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Tagged AFLW, Brendon Gale, Katie Brennan, Matthew Chan, Midsumma Festival, Pride, Sarah Hosking, sport, Switchboard VictoriaLeave a comment
News, Victoria

More community calls to ban uniformed police from Pride

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 Jesse Jones

Controversy continues over police marching in uniform.

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Tagged Devina Potter, Midsumma Festival, Nevena Spirovska, police, Pride, Switchboard Victoria, Victoria Police, Victorian Pride LobbyLeave a comment
News, Tasmania

‘Most homophobic town’ raises rainbow flag for pride event

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 Jesse Jones

The Tasmanian town has sent a message of change and acceptance.

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Tagged Amanda Diprose, Equality Tasmania, hate speech, homophobia, Jan Bonde, Out in the Park, Pride, Pride Week, rainbow flag, Rodney Croome, UlverstoneLeave a comment
Features

Woody Milintachinda on Thailand’s best festivals and vacation spots

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 Eugene Yiga

"People from all walks of life come to taste different parts of Thailand." 

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News, Queensland

Community responds to Brisbane Pride Festival uniformed cop ban

September 27, 2021October 17, 2021 Jesse Jones

Police been asked not to wear the uniform that many LGBTIQ+ people associate with oppression.

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Tagged Ben Bjarnesen, Brett Kappler, Brisbane, Brisbane Pride Festival, Deeje Hancock, discrimination, Fortitude Valley, homophobia, Josh Goyne, New Farm, Paul Tatton, police, Pride, River Capra, transphobiaLeave a comment
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International, News

Thousands march against homophobia in Poland

June 20, 2021June 20, 2021 Jesse Jones

Yesterday’s Equality Parade drew huge crowds in support of the community.

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Tagged Chechnya, discrimination, equality, Europe, government, Hungary, march, Poland, Pride, protest, rally, WarsawLeave a comment
Entertainment, News, Queensland

Brisbane Pride Fair celebrating LGBTIQ+ community this weekend

November 23, 2020November 24, 2020 Jesse Jones

“Events such as Brisbane Pride Festival produce wider participation of people and communities bought together as equals in this fight for recognition, acceptance, and equality.”

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International, News

Queer Twitter takes over #ProudBoys hashtag

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 Jesse Jones

Social media users have flooded the hashtag with gay content.

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Tagged Donald Trump, George Takei, Pride, Proud Boys, social media, TwitterLeave a comment
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Opinion

The opposite of shame: On finding bisexual pride

September 21, 2020 Catty Fox

Our infamous existential crises are a result of doubting ourselves the way the world has doubted us.

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Features, International, News

Families separated: Polish LGBTIQ activists fighting discrimination

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 Juliette Bretan

While Pride events have been cancelled, the community is coming together online.

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Tagged activism, coronavirus, COVID-19, discrimination, Fundacja Równość, homophobia, Kampania Przeciw Homofobii, lockdown, marriage equality, pandemic, Poland, Pride, Queerowy Maj, social mediaLeave a comment
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News, Queensland

Rainbow crossing a Labor election promise for Brisbane

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 Jesse Jones

Labor candidates have pledged to celebrate the LGBTIQ community with a permanent rainbow.

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Tagged Brisbane, Brisbane City Council, election, Fortitude Valley, Judi Jabour, Labor, Pat Condren, politics, Pride, rainbow crossing, The Sportsman Hotel, The Wickham HotelLeave a comment
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Entertainment, News, Queensland

Noosa Rainbow River Festival to celebrate fifth year

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020 Jesse Jones

The Sunshine Coast’s very own local Mardi Gras is set to delight locals and visitors alike.

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Tagged drag, Kirsty Patten, Mardi Gras, Melony Brests, Noosa, parade, party, Pride, Rainbow River Festival, Sandy Bolton, Sunshine Coast, Tony WellingtonLeave a comment
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National, News

Levi’s campaign tells LGBTIQ community: Use Your Voice

February 10, 2020July 29, 2021 Jesse Jones

The clothing brand is raising funds for charity with its new Pride range.

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Tagged charity, community, fashion, Levi's, OutRight Action International, Patrick Abboud, Pride, Use Your VoiceLeave a comment
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