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Leigh Andrew Hill

Leigh is a co-editor of OUTinPerth. He also works in the higher education sector.

Why cherries though? A short history of the sexual fruit

The cherry has long been a symbol of virginity in culture, as we all know. It is commonplace to use the phrase to ‘pop...

Is virgin just a word?

Virginity is a fluid term. A dictionary definition would tell you that virginity denotes the state of one who has never experienced sexual intercourse...

Thai government enact first LGBTIQ protection laws

Thailand’s junta government have enacted the countries first LGBTIQ protection laws as of Wednesday this week. The Gender Equality Act is designed to protect and...

So Shall Alice: 399

399. What can I say? It's been a staple on my list of drinking holes for many years. It's intimate, it's well set up,...

Hastie will support marriage equality if Canning want it

The Liberal candidate for the upcoming Canning by-election, Andrew Hastie, has said he will support marriage equality should a public vote show his potential...

Living Proud win LiFE award

Local community group Living Proud was the recipient of a prestigious LiFE Award at the 2015 Suicide Prevention Conference. The non-profit group, who have been...

Perth player wins EuroGames hockey gold

Perth’s own Simon Thuijs has just returned from a triumphant run at the EuroGames – the world’s biggest international LGBT sporting tournament, playing field...

Senate Marriage Inquiry: Plebiscite may harm LGBTIQ community

On Thursday the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs heard public submissions on the matter of a popular vote, in the form of...

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