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Victoria

Activists ask police not to march at Pride in Melbourne

January 26, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Most LGBTIQA+ people say they feel unsafe around Victoria Police.

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Tagged activism, discrimination, Frank Gafa, Joshua Badge, Melbourne, Midsumma Festival, News, No Police at Pride, police, Pride, transphobiaLeave a comment
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‘Every letter is welcome’: Melbourne’s inclusive ice hockey club

January 9, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

"It’s very action-packed and exciting to play and watch.”

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Victoria

Gay bar revellers isolating after Omicron case

December 15, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

A person with the highly contagious strain attended two bars on Friday night.

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Tagged Brett Sutton, coronavirus, COVID-19, health, Jacqui Meoff, Melbourne, News, Omicron strain, pandemic, Sircuit, The Peel Hotel, Tom McFeelyLeave a comment
Victoria

Melbourne Queer Film Festival screens Israeli film amid controversy

December 3, 2021January 4, 2023 Tzedek Collective

“There can be no ethical partnership with the Israeli state as things stand.”

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Tagged activism, boycott, Fahad Ali, film, Israel, Jewish community, Melbourne, Melbourne Queer Film Festival, Molly Whelan, Nayuka Gorrie, News, Palestine, police, protest, The SwimmerLeave a comment
Victoria

Victorian Pride Centre officially reopens after lockdown

November 5, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The centre in St Kilda is open again today.

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Victoria

Victorian Pride Centre supporting pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic

October 21, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

You can book or walk in for a free coffee and vaccination.

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Tagged COVID-19, Drummond Street Services, FabJab, health, JOY Media, Melbourne, News, Niche, Star Health, Switchboard Victoria, Thorne Harbour Health, Transgender Victoria, vaccination, Victorian Pride Centre, Vincent Care, Your Community HealthLeave a comment
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Victoria

Melton councillor wants trans people forced to use separate bathrooms

July 28, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Her contributions to public forums have been criticised as transphobic.

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Entertainment

New queer TikTok drama Scattered showcases Australian talent

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 Jesse Jones

The moving and diverse series is available to watch now.

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Entertainment

Queerstories podcast brings a queer bent to storytelling

May 24, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“The podcast is now this archive of our histories, as well as being entertaining, funny, and very moving.”

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Victoria

Melbourne girls’ school teaching program on diversity and coming out

April 30, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The private college is aiming to foster a more inclusive environment.

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Entertainment

Jewish International Film Festival showcasing LGBTIQ films

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 Jesse Jones

The acclaimed films will screen in cities across Australia.

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Victoria

Body of missing Melbourne woman Bridget Flack believed found

December 9, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Flack had been missing for over a week.

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Victoria

Leibler Yavneh College commended for new LGBTI+ wellbeing policy

November 21, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The policy aims to ensure that all students and staff continue to feel safe and supported.

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Victoria

‘A long six weeks’: LGBTIQ community reacts to Melbourne lockdown

August 4, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“When this started, it felt like it would end soon, and now it's just worse and worse.”

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Victoria

LGBTIQ figures encourage community amid Melbourne lockdown

August 3, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“I can’t help but see others doing whatever they can to help, big or small, and beam with pride.”

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Victoria

Melbourne designer creating innovative chest binders for diverse bodies

May 13, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The locally produced garments are turning dysphoria into euphoria for trans people.

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