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'Where will I belong if I don't see myself reflected?' Photographer trains lens on older trans folk

Older trans and gender-diverse folk share their life stories for a new book from young trans photographer Marlo W.
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Head and shoulders image of an older Samoan woman in a bright red dress with islander jewelry and a hibiscus in her hair.

There's an uneasy quiet looming over Pride in the US. More than 500 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills could be to blame

One LGBTQIA+ Missourian says living in the US state — where 39 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills are currently in progress — means having "your humanity litigated day-after-day".
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analysis:As voters look forward to cost-of-living relief coming next week, they're not the only ones getting a pay rise

The electoral cycle rollercoaster has Labor holding on for dear life, with the federal party going through its lowest of ebbs this term.
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Joe Biden pardons veterans convicted under now-repealed gay sex ban

Former US service members who were convicted of violating a military ban on consensual gay sex will be granted a pardon by Joe Biden.
President Joe Biden

'Tasteless and unnecessary': Greens ask PM to apologise over Peter Dutton pronoun joke

Greens MP Stephen Bates has asked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to apologise after he joked about Peter Dutton's use of pronouns in Question Time on Wednesday.
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Two gay men helped shape America's modern conservative movement. They were leading a double life

It's easy to forget that Donald Trump's entry to politics came via a gay Republican group. The "Gay Right" has played a defining role in conservative US politics for decades.
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'Standing proud of who you are': Africa Fashion celebrates queer storytelling and colonial rebellion

The National Gallery of Victoria's new exhibition tells the story of African fashion through queer storytelling, colonial rebellion and challenging stereotypes.
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Thailand officially recognises same-sex marriage

Thailand's parliament has overwhelmingly voted in favour of a bill to legalise same-sex unions.
Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Historic Thai Law: A woman holds a rainbow flag above her head in front of a large ornate building.
Duration: 4 minutes 36 seconds

Thailand becomes first South-East Asian country to legalise same sex marriage

Thailand's Senate approves a landmark bill allowing couples such as Anticha and Worawan to finally get married.
Two women in white puffy wedding dresses holding hands, smiling and marching in a pride festival with rainbow flag

Thailand set to legalise same-sex marriage

Thailand is expected to become the first South East Asian country to recognise same-sex unions.
First Asean Nation, Same-Sex Marriage: A photo of two women in weddings dresses.
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What to watch tonight, from an unhinged renaissance fair doco to Jake Gyllenhaal's new legal thriller

The unhinged deep-dive into US renaissance fair subculture you didn't know you needed, plus four more new-to-streaming shows to watch this month.
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A man in a white dress shirt is in court with a police officer holding his back.

In 1972, a gay hate crime was allegedly committed by police in Adelaide. Now it's a work of opera

Operatic works, particularly traditionally religious oratorios, rarely depict queer characters. But this new Australian work brings reverence to the harrowing true story of a historical gay hate crime.
Two young white man wearing streetwear, sit on the lip of a stage and kiss in an embrace.

Ten months after an attack and homophobic slurs at a Sunday market, Borna questions if Australia is safe for him

Borna was punched in the face and kicked in the stomach by a couple with a baby in the car park of a Sunday market in Sydney. The attack and use of homophobic slurs has left the Iranian refugee questioning if he is safe in Australia. 
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A Portrait of Love is no ordinary documentary, stitched together from 20 years of archival home footage

In paying tribute to the life of renowned artist Craig Ruddy, filmmaker Molly Reynolds turned to his long-term partner, and the hours and hours of home video footage they had recorded in their 20 years together.
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Roberto Meza Mont pictured hugging his partner Craig Ruddy from behind.

Citipointe issues statement of regret two years after controversial student contract

Two years after causing outrage with a contract that singled out LGBTIQ+ students, Citipointe Christian College has issued a statement declaring its commitment to inclusivity.
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Queer people half as likely to play sport amid 'alarming' rates of discrimination, study finds

Discrimination could see a whole generation of people walk away from sports they love, according to a researcher.
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Data finds 40 per cent LGBTQIA+ players experience discrimination

New research has revealed young LGBTQIA+ people are leaving the sports they love amid alarming rates of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia at a recreational level.
Homophobic Incidents, Sport Inequality: A group of women playing in a roller derby.
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Research shows alarming rates of discrimination in local sport

New research has found abuse and discrimination in sport is stopping young LGBTQIA+ people from participating in local sport.
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Terry lost his job in the 60s after historic laws targeted men like him, but now feels 'validated'

On Thursday, NSW became the last state to issue a formal apology on behalf of the government to people convicted of homosexual acts for laws and policies that "criminalised, persecuted and harmed" the LGBTQI+ community.
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An elderly couple sitting together, John wearing a green blazer and Terry in burgundy

'It means a lot to me': Former NSW public servant on premier's apology for homophobic laws

Former public service worker Terry Goulden, who was fired and arrested for being gay in his 20s, says the Premier's formal apology to the LGBT community is 'symbolic'.
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'Symbolic' Apology, Anti-gay Laws: A composite image of a man – one in colour, one in black and white.
Duration: 5 minutes 36 seconds

'You are never wrong': Minns issues formal apology for laws criminalising homosexual acts

NSW Premier Chris Minns has formally apologised on behalf of the government to people convicted of homosexual acts, 40 years after the state decriminalised gay sex.
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A local councillor ignored a directive to apologise for her anti-trans tweets. Now she's suspended

A Latrobe City councillor who was ordered to apologise after sharing anti-trans content says "political activists have gone too far".
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The six books our critics couldn't put down this month

From the next novel by the 2023 Miles Franklin winner to a First Nations version of Shakespeare, to the hotly anticipated follow-up to Brooklyn, there are plenty of great new books to read this month. 
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Catholic school says it will remain 'safe, respectful and inclusive' in retort to archbishop's controversial letter

A Catholic school rebukes the archbishop of Hobart after Julian Porteous earlier this month railed against "woke" culture, same-sex marriage and abortion rights.
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Tasmanian Archbishop Julian Porteous at his installation ceremony in Hobart.

'Never intended to offend': Pope Francis apologises for using homophobic Italian term

The pope used the term during a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops on May 20.
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