australia
First indigenous Australian to head ILGA Oceania
Vanessa Lee has become the first Indigenous Australian to hold the position of ILGA Oceania co-convener. ILGA Oceania is a branch of ILGA World, a 42-year-old United Nations NGO advocating for LGBTIQ rights. Established in 1978, ILGA World is the oldest UN NGO of its type, and advocates for 1,614 LGBTIQ organisations from 158 countries …
‘Reading Tracks’ learn-to-read series: a cultural journey
The Reading Tracks series by author Margaret James includes fifteen books suitable for Indigenous and non-Indigenous readers. Margaret wanted to provide literacy support for Indigenous children that was culturally relevant to them. She also aimed to teach non-Indigenous children about the cultures and food gathering practices of Australian First Peoples, such as tracking and hunting …
Aussie wildlife: Cairns Wildlife Lovers coming to QNews LIVE
Despite wildlife parks closing to the public in response to social distancing restrictions, wildlife keepers remain working. The resident animals still require food and care. Former Cairns Tropical Pride President Ben Woodward’s family operate four wildlife parks in Tropical North Queensland. Earlier this year, the Woodward family’s CAPTA group started Cairns Wildlife Lovers Facebook page …
The Westin Brisbane — your best staycation destination
Located on Mary Street in the heart of Brisbane City lives The Westin — home to Brisbane’s first swim-up bar. My friend and I stayed overnight at the luxurious hotel and believe me when I say I wish our time there never ended. As we drove up to the hotel’s entrance, we were greeted by …
Lynne McGranger reacts to Home and Away homophobia claims
Home and Away‘s Lynne McGranger has spoken up about the alleged homophobia at Channel 7. She said she is “horrified” by their conduct. Her comment was in response to a Facebook post by Andrew Mercado which blasted the TV network for homophobia according to TV Tonight. In the post, Mercado slammed Channel 7, accusing it …
Say ‘yaaasss’ to Best and Less all-inclusive kids wear
Australian clothing store Best and Less have released a children’s range of LGBTIQ-friendly playsuits and the internet can’t contain itself. Tailored specifically for babies with same-sex parents, the Pride range is a first for Best and Less. It contains playsuits with slogans like “I got it from my mama’s” and “I have the best dad’s …
WATCH: Home and Away lesbian kisses cut for Aussie audiences
Channel 7 has responded to fans of soap Home and Away who were left outraged after at least two scenes featuring the show’s lesbian couple kissing were edited from Australian screens. The first scene, from last November, featured couple Alex and Willow talking in a bar. However the version aired in New Zealand showed the …
Australian LGBTIQ history timeline: 1727 – 1901
Australia’s documented history of sexual diversity predates the arrival of the First Fleet at Botany Bay. Indeed, the Australian LGBTIQ history timeline begins with a 1727 shipwreck, the details recorded in a journal written by a ship’s officer. Pre-colonial history There is no record of LGBTIQ people in First Nations communities of the pre-colonial era. …
The Twilight Zone – Alan Jones says Greens “unfairly blamed”
Alan Jones this morning described the Greens as “unfairly blamed” for the fuel load issue allegedly contributing to the bushfire crisis. Further, he said the government had the responsibility to take action and lead. He told 2GB’s John Stanley that the government had failed. “This was preventable.” Jones actually turned up as a guest on …
Will Penny Wong ever be Prime Minister of Australia?
A biography of Penny Wong, due for release on 1 October, asks if Australia is ready for a gay Asian woman as Prime Minister. An extract of Penny Wong: Passion and Principle by Margaret Simons and published by Black Inc Books appears in The Guardian. In the extract published today, Margaret Simons writes that Penny …