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Accused Dutch attacker claims he was provoked by gay couple

Accused Dutch attacker claims he was provoked by gay couple

Authorities have heard that suspects in a recent attack on a gay couple in the Netherlands have claimed they were provoked by the pair. The lawyer of one of the five men accused of attacking Jasper Vernes-Sewratan and Ronnie Sewratan-Vernes has said that it was the couple who threw the first punch, and denies reports […]

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Dutch politicians hold hands in public to combat homophobia

Dutch politicians hold hands in public to combat homophobia

Straight male members of parliament in the Netherlands are publicly holding hands in response to a homophobic attack. Last week, two gay teenagers were hospitalised after being abused and attacked in the city of Arnhem. Arrests have been made since the incident, including a 14-year-old boy. The hashtag #allemannenhandinhand (all men hand-in-hand) has taken off […]

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AGWA launch Treasure Ships: Art in the Age of Spices

AGWA launch Treasure Ships: Art in the Age of Spices

This week the Art Gallery of Western Australia launched their latest exhibition, Treasure Ships: Art in the Age of Spices. The collection of works from the 16th – 19th centuries marks an era when nations were captivated by the exotic craftsmanship and unique commodities of their neighbours across the seas. Curated in conjunction with the […]

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