The workplace should be a space of equal opportunity and respect, yet for LGBTQ young people, it is often a breeding ground for harassment. A recent ANROWS-funded study has uncovered alarming findings: 77% of LGBTQ young people surveyed reported experiencing workplace sexual harassment, a troubling statistic that highlights a critical […]
Bisexuality remains one of the most underrepresented aspects of LGBTQIA+ identity in both literature and media, despite its significant role in the broader conversation around sexual diversity. Author Peter Matthews confronts this erasure head-on in his new book, The Elixir Effect, using it as a lens to critique the rigid […]
Senators Lidia Thorpe and Mehreen Faruqi are calling for a major review of racism and sexism in federal Parliament, arguing that the institution’s rules and culture fall short in addressing harmful behaviour, particularly towards women of colour. The two senators have co-sponsored a Senate motion asking the procedure committee to […]
Senator Lidia Thorpe has hit back at Labor and the Coalition as they prepare to pass a censure motion against her following her protest against King Charles III last month, accusing them of ignoring First Nations justice to defend the monarchy. Thorpe’s protest and subsequent condemnation by the major parties […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs faces fresh accusations from prosecutors who allege the music mogul has breached prison regulations and attempted to manipulate ongoing legal proceedings. The claims were detailed in court documents filed on 15 November, as prosecutors opposed Combs’ renewed request for bail, according to People. The 55-year-old, currently detained […]
Australia’s iconic Fashion Week faces an uncertain future as IMG, the New York-based media powerhouse that has managed the event for nearly two decades, announced its decision to step back from the helm. This unexpected move by IMG, which first acquired the event in 2005, leaves a void in the […]
As former President Donald Trump inches closer to securing a second term, right-wing conservatives have erupted in jubilant celebration, rallying behind his projected return to the White House after a decisive win in Pennsylvania. The victory, placing Trump just three electoral votes away from the 270 needed to clinch the […]
Donald Trump’s victory in Pennsylvania marks a pivotal moment in his bid to reclaim the White House, positioning him just three electoral votes shy of the 270 required to secure a second term as president. With this win, Trump’s path to victory appears increasingly likely, especially as he leads in […]
Senator Mehreen Faruqi has won a groundbreaking court case against Pauline Hanson, who was ordered to delete a racist tweet telling Faruqi to “piss off back to Pakistan.” The Federal Court’s ruling marks a decisive stand against hate speech in Australian politics, holding Hanson accountable for her harmful words. The […]
Australia has taken a firm stance against far-right provocateur Candace Owens by rejecting her visa application ahead of a planned national speaking tour. Immigration Minister Tony Burke stated that Owens has the “capacity to incite discord,” leading to her ban from entering the country. The US conservative influencer and podcast […]
