If you’ve had a busy week and need to catch up with the news, here is our pick of stories from OUTinPerth and around the web this week.
From OUTinPerth
Louise Pratt Declares Candidacy for Party President
Former Senator Louise Pratt has declared herself a candidate for the Labor Party Presidency.
Malcolm Turnbull Predicts Vote on Marriage Equality Before the End of 2015
The Communications Minister has told a marriage equality forum in Sydney that he expects the issue will come before the parliament in 2015 and he expects Liberal MP’s will be given a conscience vote.
Study Reveals LGBTIQ People in Outer Suburban Areas Feel Isolated
A new study has revealed that LGBTIQ people living i outer suburban areas feel similar levels of social isolation to those living in regional areas. The results potentially have implications on how health promotion and community services are administered.
Bruce Jenner Shares His Gender Journey
Bruce Jenner has shared his life long  journey to discover his true gender. In a two hour interview with journalist Diane Sawyer, the reality TV star and Olympian revealed that he first began transitioning gender in the 1980s. In the interview Jenner asked to be called by his current name and male pronouns until he reveals his new female name.
UK University Offers Drag Course
A University in the United Kingdom is offer what may be potentially the first tertiary course in drag performance. So no more looking down on the Queens at Wednesday nights Drag Factory, unless you’ve got a degree.
Proposed New Laws in Uganda Threaten LGBT Citizens Further
A new bill in Uganda proposes new restrictions against non government organisations and there are fears it will reduce health services to LGBT people.
Students at US High School Hold Anti-Gay Day
Students at a High School in Pennsylvania have reacted to a ‘Day of Silence’ that highlights bullying by holding an opposing ‘Anti-Gay Day’.
It Gets Better Live Announce More Acts
‘It Gets Better Live’ is set to take place in Sydney on May 2nd and they have already announced G.R.L as their headline act, see who else has signed up for the charity concert.
Heather Peace Announces the Birth of Her First Child
Actress and musician Heather Peace has announced the birth of her first child with her wife Ellie Dickinson.
Eleya Anaya Talks About Her Film ‘They Are All Dead’
The Spanish Film Festival opened at Cinema Paradiso this week. We chatted to actress Elena Anaya about her career and her most recent film.
‘Armour’ Explores Modern Masculinity
A new play at The Blue Room focused on a Men’s Group and asks what is masculinity in the modern age?
Luxe Bar Parties Until the Last Cocktail is Shaken
After 13 years Luxe Bar is closing it’s doors but the team behind the bar are making sure the popular bar goes out with a bang.
Ruby Boots Debut Album has Been a Long Time Coming, But it’s Worth the Wait.
Ruby Boots has just released her debut album ‘Solitude’ and while it may have taken some time on it’s journey from the studio, it’s well worth the wait and the local artist delivers ten tracks of sophisticated Americana.
Hakuna Matata – The Lion King is Coming
Disney’s stage musical ‘The Lion King’ will open in Perth later this year. Simba and his friends take up residence at the Crown Theatre in November.
Watch Danni Minogue’s Mardi Gras Performance and Jake Shears Teams Up With Cournet Act
Danni Minogue delivered a medley of her biggest hits at Mardi Gras this year, check out the video of her performance. Then take a look at Scissor Sister’s frontman Jake Shears taking on a Tina Turner classic with Courtney Act.
Nana Mouskouri Delivers Exceptional Performance
Greek singing legend Nana Mouskouri performed in Perth last weekend. There was huge anticipation ahead of the 80 year old singer’s show but she showed the crowd that she still has an amazing voice and ability to perform. Her show included a diverse mix of songs including an unexpected Amy Winehouse tune.
Peter Barr is Ready to Stand and Deliver
Six months after he hung up his headphone the community radio Breakfast host is back and ready to face a new challenge, the world of stand up comedy.
From Around the Web
How Grindr Built a Niche Hit With No VC Funding
1.7 million daily users, in 192 countries, 70 million chats a day, 5 million photos shared daily. Grindr creator Joel Joel Simkhai talks to The Next Web about how his app has grown over the last six years.
RTRFM’s weekly language program takes a look into words which might be offensive and their history. They call OUTInPerth editor Graeme Watson and ask if he thinks ‘twink’ is an offensive term?
Video bloggers Trent and Luke test their Mum to see if she knows gay slang. Would your Mum know about bears, bottoms, slaying, yaaass and throwing shade? Â
Gay Boys’ Straight BFF Asks Him to the Prom
The straight best friend of a gay teenager in the USA has invited his friend to Prom. The story went viral during the week with images of the friend getting mates to hold up a sign that read; ‘You’re hella gay and I’m hella str8, but you’re like my brother so be my d8’
Podcast ‘The New Standard’ discuss suggestions that the T should not be in LGBTIQetc. Do gender and sexuality belong together.
