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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

The Netherlands has banned conversion therapy

The Netherlands bans conversion therapy while Western Australia faces delays, with legislation still expected despite years of political commitments and advocacy pressure.

French parliament holds minute of silence for teen killed in alleged homophobic attack

France’s National Assembly honours teen killed in Metz, as police investigate alleged homophobic motive and consider possible revised charges.

Singer Bonnie Tyler out of coma but still “very unwell”

Bonnie Tyler has emerged from a coma after surgery in Portugal but remains seriously ill, with doctors cautiously optimistic about recovery.

Madonna ramps up promotion of ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor II’

A new video, a live show and a sneak listen of a new track are adding to the Confessions II journey.

Final call for young people to help shape consent and sex education in Australia

Australian Human Rights Commission urges young people to join a national survey to improve consent education and reduce gender-based violence.

New round of LGBTIQA+ inclusion grants awarded

Four WA organisations receive LGBTIQA+ inclusion grants to deliver projects promoting community connection, education and diversity across metropolitan and regional areas.

UNAIDS warns that funding cuts and repressive laws are undoing decades of work

UNAIDS warns global HIV progress is under threat as funding cuts hit prevention, raising concerns about a possible resurgence.

West Australian Opera’s next work is ‘Eugene Onegin’

Cameron Menzies will direct Eugene Onegin for West Australian Opera, bringing Tchaikovsky’s timeless tale of love and regret to Perth audiences.

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