There’s so many intriguing news reports and stories for the LGBTIQ+ audience. Here’s some that caught our attention from around the globe.

Forced to recite the Koran: The school that failed to protect Benji from bullies

Nine Newspapers have reported on a school in NSW which has seen several families opt for home schooling after their kids were exposed to bullying, homophobic abuse, racist taunts and physical assaults. The state removed the Safe Schools program that aimed to reduce homophobic bullying several years ago. Read the Story.

Queering the Air with musician and producer Paul Mac

Paul Mac has gone from playing the organ at church to forming a band with Daniel Johns, remixing tracks by Kylie Minogue and recording his latest album, Mesmerism. The Saturday Paper presents an intriguing interview with the musician. Read the story.

The oldest LGBTI Bookstore in Australia

The BBC takes a look at The Bookshop which opened in Sydney in 1982 and is now one of the last dedicated LGBTI bookshops in the world.  Read the story.

Student finds long lost love poem from Siegfried Sassoon to young lover

The Guardian reports on a student who discovered a long lost poem from acclaimed poet Siegfried Sassoon. Sassoon wrote the poem to Glen Byam Shaw whose letters it was discovered amongst.  Read the story.

A Dad’s thoughts on his first Pride March

Business guru Chris Brogan just went to his first Pride March as a proud parent of a transgender son. He shares his thoughts on the experience. Read the story.

OIP Staff