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Radio show ‘All Things Queer’ moves to new timeslot

   RTRFM’s All Things Queer program is moving to a new time slot. From April 5th the program will be aired at 11am on Wednesdays. The program’s new Hump Day home comes as the station kicks off it’s 40th borthday celebrations on April 1st. Perth’s only dedicated queer talks-based radio show isn’t afraid to get political and […]

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Civil unions on the agenda in Western Australia

Labor’s Mark McGowan has voiced his support for the introduction of civil unions in Western Australia and Premier Colin Barnett has said his party would allow a conscience vote on the issue if it was brought before the parliament. Members of the LGBTIQ community have called on whoever forms the next Western Australian government to […]

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Liberal Senator Dean Smith could cross the floor over plebiscite

Liberal Senator Dean Smith could cross the floor over plebiscite

Western Australian senator Dean Smith has told ABC’s Radio National that he would not rule out crossing the floor to vote against the government’s proposed plebiscite on marriage equality. It’s been more than a year since the government suggested a non-binding national vote would be the best way to resolve Australia’s long running debate over […]

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What’s on this week’s ‘All Things Queer’

What’s on this week’s ‘All Things Queer’

‘All Things Queer’ RTRFM’s weekly program focussed on LGBTIQ+ issues is on air today at 11:00am. On today’s show the team have lined up a great series of interviews. Vice President of Pride WA Graham Lovelock is going to be providing some information on what’s planned for this years PrideFEST in November. Paul Van Lieshout […]

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Open Arms Fellowship: A Warm Welcome

Open Arms Fellowship: A Warm Welcome

Religion is always a contentious topic. For many in the queer community it’s an especially difficult issue. Many LGBT people are told that their identity won’t fit in with their faith, or have passages from religious texts brought up in arguments against their human rights. However, some religious organisations are extending a welcome to the […]

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Local Authors Look Within

Local Authors Look Within

Two identities in the local community are releasing books this month. Graham Douglas-Meyer, leader of the Freedom 2 Be group, is publishing his autobiography ‘You Shall Walk in the Dark Places’ which explores his personal journey of embracing his sexuality while maintaining his spirituality. Douglas-Meyer’s book asks the central question, can you be gay and […]

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Queer Friendly Evangelical Church Opening

An Evangelical Church that is encompassing of the LGBTIQ community will be opening its doors for the first time on Sunday, June 9th. Not specifically a ‘gay church’ but rather a ‘charismatic church open to everyone’, organiser and recently appointed pastor, Graham Douglas-Meyer, explained what Open Arms Fellowship is all about. “We want to meet […]

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Staying Positive with HIV

Staying Positive with HIV

When Graham Douglas-Meyer witnessed a horrific car crash in 2001, he acted immediately, working to pull the victim from the wreckage. Incurring lacerations and leaving the scene drenched in the blood of another man, Graham’s act of heroism was to change his life profoundly.  As someone who partook in regular gay sex, frequent HIV tests […]

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