Perth Wildcat Corey Webster offers apology for comments about Pride flag
Corey Webster, a star player for the Perth Wildcats, has offered an apology after comments he made about LGBTIQA+ people were highlighted in the media. The West Australian shared that Webster had comments on Twitter sharing his thoughts about the LGBTIQA+ communities. On X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, an account named Censored […]
Sky News suggest students are identifying as cats again
Australia’s Sky News has once again put forward the idea that there are students who identify as cats. On the latest episode of his news program former Liberal senator Cory Bernardi played a clip of an American woman who fronted a local school board claiming to be a cat. Arizona mother Lindsey Graham, who hosts […]
Kellie-Jay Keen pulls out of returning to New Zealand
Anti-transgender campaigner Kellie-Jay Keen has pulled out of her planned return visit to New Zealand. Warning: This story has details of comments which might be distressing to some readers. For 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat. In a live […]
New documentary looks into the tragic death of Matthew Shepard
This year as the world marks the 25th anniversary of the passing of Matthew Shepard a new documentary is set to share his story and the impact of his death. With interviews from Matthew’s friends and allies, local journalists and community members, as well as key celebrity voices who were deeply affected by Matthew’s story […]
Invitation rescinded: Stephen Wells no longer welcome at candidate forum
The Busselton Chamber of Commerce and Industry has had second thoughts about welcoming controversial local government candidate Stephen Wells to their election forum next week. Earlier this week when OUTinPerth asked the council if Wells would be welcomed at their upcoming event they declared he would be invited, citing a commitment to free speech. The […]
Perth’s iconic venue The Court sold to new owners
Perth’s iconic venue The Court is getting new owners. Australian Venue Co have announced that they entered into a conditional acquisition agreement to purchase The Court. The Court has a very long history in Perth, established originally in 1888 and still occupies many of the original buildings on the site. It’s been an LGBTIQA+ focused […]
Stephen Wells welcome at ‘Meet the Candidate’ event
The Busselton Chamber of Commerce and Industry say controversial candidate Stephen Wells is welcome to attend their Meet the Candidate event next week despite his offensive comments about the LGBTIQA+ community, women, Jewish people, Indigenous Australians and people of colour. Wells made headlines this week after articles he’d written for a far-right website and video […]
Perth Inner City Youth Service call on Premier for greater support
Perth Inner City Youth Service (PICYS) have written to Premier Roger Cook, making recommendations to improve service delivery for vulnerable young people. PICYS are an inclusive service, supporting all young people experiencing homelessness, disconnection and associated mental health challenges. The recently released PICYS PILLAR OPP40 Report outlines the ongoing need for increased support in the […]
Busselton Mayor shocked at candidate’s offensive statements
Busselton Mayor Grant Henley says he’s shocked to see the comments from local man Stephen Wells who is running for council. OUTinPerth has revealed that Wells, a campaigner against drag performers and Pride events, has in the past made comments which have labeled as homophobic, transphobic, racist, misogynistic and antisemitic. Warning: This story has details […]
Council candidate outlines how to be elected despite abhorrent views
Stephen Wells is running for the City of Busselton Council. In a video podcast he says getting voted on to the council is easy because people don’t check the background of candidates, allowing people’s nationalistic and racist views to be undetected. Wells has denied that he is hoping to keep his own comments about women, […]
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