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Department of Health issues fresh warning over mpox cases in Western Australia

15 cases of mpox have been reported in WA since October, with most acquired locally, in the gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men population. 

Leading WA health organisation was asking all potential employees about their HIV status

Advocates say it's an example of how stigma about HIV is perpetuated.

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Department of Health issues fresh warning over mpox cases in Western Australia

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Department of Health issues fresh warning over mpox cases in Western Australia

15 cases of mpox have been reported in WA since October, with most acquired locally, in the gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men population. 

Leading WA health organisation was asking all potential employees about their HIV status

Advocates say it's an example of how stigma about HIV is perpetuated.

British DJ Fat Tony assaulted in alleged homophobic attack

The DJ shared a video showing his bruised and swollen face.

Lady Gaga says new album is influenced by industrial dance music

The singer says the new record skips across several genres.

On This Gay Day | The film ‘Philadelphia’ was released

It was one of the first studio films to focus on HIV.