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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

Burkina Faso issues first prison sentence for ‘homosexuality and related practices”

News laws against homosexuality were introduced in September.

Call for AFL to have a standardised punishment for homophobic comments

Currently different players have received varied suspensions for indiscretions.

French icon Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91

Bardot was one of the world's most famous actors but she spent much of her life campaigning for animal rights.

French film festival reveals highlights of its 2026 program

A new film from acclaimed director François Ozon, a retelling of the classic Les Les Misérables, and a darling of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival are among the films

Shape shifting provocateur JXCKY on his ‘A Body for an Eye’ EP

The Melbourne based artist has a bold message about mental health in his latest music.

The Year in Review | August 2025

Check out all the news and events that happened in August 2025.

‘Bloom & Wonder’ is a Fringe World experience for the youngest audiences

A new kind of circus for the very young audience members will be presented at Fringe World 2026. It's the world premiere of Bloom...

FIFA urged to keep World Cup Pride game out of respect for local culture

Two countries who outlaw homosexuality were picked for the game.

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

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