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2015 – the year in review: June

2015 – the year in review: June

Continuing our series looking at what happened in 2015 – a lot of things happened in June! Transgender primary school students were in the news as local MP Peter Abetz argued that transgender children should not be allowed to compete in school running races. WA’s Equal Opportunity Commissioner applauded the school of a grade three […]

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Eurovision Sheds Six Countries in First Round

Eurovision Sheds Six Countries in First Round

The Eurovision Song contest is underway in Vienna, Austria. Last night the first semi-final saw 16 acts take to the stage but only ten of them will get to go through to the grand final. Failing to make the grade was The Netherlands, a surprise knockout given that they came second overall in last year’s […]

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Rodney Croome Named Tasmanian Australian of the Year

Rodney Croome Named Tasmanian Australian of the Year

Australian Marriage Equality national director Rodney Croome has been named 2015 Tasmanian Australian of the Year. At a ceremony in Hobart last night, Croome was honoured for his contribution to the fight for LGBTI equality. He said the award demonstrated a great deal of progress since he and 100 others were arrested for setting up […]

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