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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

On This Gay Day | Poet Pat Parker died in 1989

Pat Parker was a Black lesbian poet and activist whose work explored identity, justice and personal experience across decades of influential writing.

San Francisco police renew search for ‘The Doodler’

San Francisco police renew search for "Doodler" suspect linked to six murders of men in the 1970s, with new public interest emerging.

Man arrested for attacking gay couple in Idaho

A man has been charged after an alleged attack on a gay couple in Idaho, with victims describing a traumatic assault and injuries.

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.

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Brisbane radio host says he does not discriminate against transgender people

Greg Gould alleges broadcaster Matthew Boyd made anti-trans comments, while Boyd says his remarks were misinterpreted and apologises.

Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10½ years in prison after convictions for rape and multiple sexual assaults.

Comedian Tom Allen books Australian tour for 2027

British comedian Tom Allen brings his new show Totally Tom Allen to Australia in 2027, including a Perth performance.

WA Premier Roger Cook has no solid timeline for conversion therapy ban

Premier Roger Cook declines to commit to 2026 conversion therapy ban timeline

Fresh Tracks | The latest tunes worth checking out

This week we check out new offerings from La Roux, ETHAN, Cain Culto, Isaac Dunbar and Slayyyter.