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International

Queer Black feminist author bell hooks dies at 69

December 16, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“She is an everlasting force and blessing.”

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Family of Brisbane dancer Jamie Wood call for mental health action

September 3, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The beloved local figure died by suicide this week.

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International

Taliban vows to crush gay men to death in Afghanistan

July 14, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

A judge says that the military group will implement national Sharia law if it takes power.

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Tasmania

Gay man loses appeal for recognition as late partner’s next of kin

March 17, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Protesters will gather on Friday to show solidarity.

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Tagged activism, Ben Bartl, Ben Jago, court, death, family, Hobart, law, legal, Nathan Lunson, News, Rodney CroomeLeave a comment
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Tasmania

Tasmanian man in six-year battle for next-of-kin recognition after partner’s death

February 15, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The Supreme Court has still not delivered a verdict on alleged discrimination by the Coroner’s Office.

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Victoria

Michael Kelly remembered as beloved activist for LGBTIQ people of faith

November 24, 2020 Jesse Jones

Tributes have flowed for the theologian, author, and activist.

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Entertainment, International

Hey Qween! star Lady Red Couture dead at 43

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 Jesse Jones

The drag icon has been remembered as a “gorgeous soul”.

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New South Wales

Community mourns ‘hero’ HIV advocate Geoff Honnor

June 25, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“He was an extraordinary man, mentor, and a giant of the Australian HIV response.”

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Larry Kramer
International

AIDS activist and gay rights pioneer Larry Kramer dead at 84

May 28, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The playwright founded key AIDS organisations in the 1980s.

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New South Wales

Tributes flow for Gay Sydney Australia founder Daniel Matatahi

April 28, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The beloved community figure died unexpectedly on the weekend.

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International

Phyllis Lyon remembered as gay and lesbian rights pioneer

April 12, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“Your courage changed the course of history.”

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Entertainment, International

Artists and fans pay tribute to industrial music legend Genesis P-Orridge

March 18, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The pandrogyne pioneer of alternative music has died after a long illness.

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Young Liberal Wilson Gavin reportedly dead following drag protest

January 13, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

A family member announced the news on social media.

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