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Graeme Watson

Graeme Watson is the co-editor of OUTinPerth. He also works in the university sector and is a broadcaster at RTRFM 92.1

Catholic Education boss denies skirting around Tasmanian anti-discrimination laws

Catholic Education Tasmania rejects claims of unlawful discrimination raised by parliamentary inquiry.

Lyle Shelton calls for end to ‘Welcome Here’ stickers for LGBTIQA+ community

Family First spokesperson Lyle Shelton has called for public removal of Welcome Here stickers, for the LGBTIQA+ communities.

Anti-gay Tasmanian local election slurs condemned

Equality Tasmania has condemned anti-gay graffiti targeting mayoral candidate Paul Terrett as police investigate the vandalism.

Bibliophile | ‘The Summer Boy’ by Philippe Besson

Philippe Besson's nostalgic coming-of-age novel explores friendship, sexuality, first love and the fleeting freedom of youth.

Evidence of widespread discrimination and bullying in Tasmanian schools prompts calls for action

A Tasmanian inquiry found significant bullying concerns in schools, prompting calls for action on LGBTQIA+ discrimination allegations.

Counter protest to anti-trans gathering in Sydney announced

Pride in Protest will stage a Sydney counter-rally opposing an anti-transgender protest featuring Giggle for Girls CEO Sall Grover.

Madonna scores 11 nominations for MTV Video Music Awards

Madonna tops the 2026 MTV VMA nominations with a career-high 11 nods, including Video of the Year recognition.

On This Gay Day | How ‘Staircase’ helped pave the way for LGBTQIA+ cinema

Released in 1969, Staircase was an early LGBTQIA+ film that influenced 'La Cage aux Folles' and later 'The Birdcage'.

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