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Women’s World Cup: Football Australia “confident” rainbow bands will be allowed

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James Johnson, Chief Executive of Football Australia, has shared that he is “pretty confident and optimistic” rainbow armbands will be allowed at the Women’s World Cup. Plans to wear the OneLove armbands were abandoned by six European countries, including England, at the 2022 Qatar World Cup due to Fifa rules stating that political, religious or personal slogans, statements and/or images are not allowed on team equipment. Players were even warned wearing one would result in “sporting sanctions” and an instant yellow card. There is now growing concern that the upcoming…

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Dame Edna Everage star Barry Humphries dead at 89

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Barry Humphries, who created the beloved drag character Dame Edna Everage, has passed away at 89 years old. The shocking news was confirmed on 22 April by the Australian comedian’s family in a statement. “He was completely himself until the very end, never losing his brilliant mind, his unique wit and generosity of spirit,” they said. “With over 70s years on the stage, he was an entertainer to his core, touring up until the last year of his life and planning more shows that will sadly never be. “His audiences…

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Sydney Opera House lit up in Pride Progress Flag colours for WorldPride

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The world-famous Sydney Opera House was lit up in the colours of the Pride Progress Flag to mark the opening night of WorldPride 2023. Sydney is expecting to welcome more than 78,000 visitors throughout the festival, which celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and highlights the issues facing it. The landmark was lit up in rainbow colours as part of Sydney WorldPride’s Rainbow City activation, which will see 45 pieces of public art installed across the city – including rainbows on Bondi Beach, Coogee Beach and at the Royal Botanic Gardens, as…

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Sydney WorldPride: Nicole Scherzinger to headline Bondi Beach Party

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Nicole Scherzinger will headline one of Sydney WorldPride’s most highly anticipated events, the Bondi Beach Party, on 4 March 2023. The singer will perform in a line-up which features all-Australian DJs including dameeeela, Jarred Baker, Jacqui Cunningham, DJ Charlie Villas and DJ Dan Murphy. The event will see 12,000 people take to the beach for one day only as it essentially becomes a club for the global LGBTQ+ community. “I am beyond excited to be welcoming Nicole Scherzinger to Sydney for her only performance at Sydney WorldPride,” said Kate Wickett,…

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Australian court quashes conviction for man who previously confessed to killing Scott Johnson

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An Australian court overturned the conviction of the man who confessed to killing gay mathematics student Scott Johnson.  Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable. Back in 1988, the 27-year-old’s naked body was found at the bottom of a cliff in the Sydney suburb of Manly in December.  Before his death, the doctoral student had applied for permanent residency to be with his partner and was a doctoral student at the Australian National University in Canberra. At the time, local authorities ruled Johnson’s…

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Australia’s Socceroos call for reform in Qatar ahead of the FIFA World Cup

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Australia’s men’s national football team have condemned Qatar for its human rights record ahead of the highly anticipated World Cup. On 20 November, teams from around the world are set to compete in the highly-anticipated 2022 FIFA World Cup – which will be held in the Gulf region. Since the news was announced, activists and footballers have expressed concerns over the tournament’s location due to the country’s anti-LGBTQ laws and treatment of foreign workers. In Qatar, homosexuality is illegal and can be punished by penalties including flogging, imprisonment and even…

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Australian rugby player defends teammates who refused to wear Pride jersey

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Australian rugby player Dylan Walker defended seven of his teammates who boycotted a match due to their jerseys having rainbows detailing. Walker plays for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, and said the team has been “rock solid” since the incident, he told News Corp. The players who boycotted have been identified as Josh Aloiai, Jason Saab, Christian Tuipulotu, Josh Schuster, Haumole Olakau’atu, Tolutau Koula, and Toafofoa Sipley. Despite having a gay brother and a trans sibling, Walker defended his teammates. “If you are going to stand for something you believe…

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Rugby sevens Olympic gold medalist Ellia Green comes out as trans

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Former rugby sevens player Ellia Green has come out as a trans man. The Australian retired from the sport last year and has suffered with serious mental health issues since then. Green made the announcement in a pre-recorded video shown at a summit on ending homophobia and transphobia in sport. The 29-year-old said: “I promised myself that when my rugby career ended, I would continue to live the rest of my life in the identity and the body that I know I am meant to be in.” “I just knew…

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Neighbours editor says David and Aaron’s bedroom scene was “cut short” in the UK

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Neighbours editor revealed that a bedroom scene featuring fan-favourite gay couple Aaron and David was cut short in the UK broadcast. Over the last years, Australia’s longest-running drama series has boasted several same-sex couples in the past. ‘ However, one of the most popular LGBTQ+ couples to be featured on the beloved show is the relationship between Aaron Brennan and David Tanaka, aka Daaron.  Since 2016, the beloved characters have won over the show’s LGBTQ+ viewers with their heartfelt storylines and queer visibility.  The duo also gained notoriety when they…

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