School Blamed For Anti-Gay Shooting
The family of 15 year-old Larry King, who was murdered earlier this year by his classmate, say the dress-code of his school contributed to his death.
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Gay Beat Blackmailer Red Faced
A man who tried to blackmail a gay man and teach him a ‘lesson’, after watching him leaving a public toilet, has wound up red faced and with a much lighter wallet.
Beers And Bear Hug Leads To Murder
A teenager has pleaded not guilty to murdering a 35 year old autistic man at a gay beat on Sydney's Northern Beaches last year.
India's Anti-Gay Laws Challenged
A human rights and HIV prevention group has submitted a petition to the Delhi High Court to have Section 377 removed from the Indian Penal Code. The law has long been used to stigmatise and criminalise gays, lesbians and transgender people.
Aussie Man Arrested In Bali
A 61 year old Australian man is currently being detained by authorities in Bali on allegations of sexual assault against two teenage boys.
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Red Tape And Razorwire
Ali Humayan is a 26 year old Pakistani man who has been stuck in the Villawood Detention Centre since January 2005. His crime? Working while on a bridging visa. And not being convincing enough when he told authorities that he was bisexual.
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Gay Beat Blackmailer Red Faced
A man who tried to blackmail a gay man and teach him a ‘lesson’, after watching him leaving a public toilet, has wound up red faced and with a much lighter wallet.
Beers And Bear Hug Leads To Murder
A teenager has pleaded not guilty to murdering a 35 year old autistic man at a gay beat on Sydney's Northern Beaches last year.
First Court Date Of Leveson Murder Trial
Yesterday was the first court date in the Matthew Leveson murder trial, and while members of Matthew's family made an appearance, the accused, Michael Peter Atkins, did not.
What Scratched The Same Same Itch Last Month?
It was a heated month on Same Same in July, with the Pope and the pilgrims getting us all a little hot under our collective collar.
HIV+ Man Found Guilty Of Infecting Others
A Melbourne man, Michael John Neal, 49, has been convicted of deliberately trying to infect other people with HIV.
Slippery Business
Australian customs has seized over 150 bottles labelled ‘Gay Lube Oil’ containing illegal liquid steroids.
Double Trouble
Remember the lesbian couple from Canberra who were taking their IVF doctor to court because they ended up two babies instead of one?
Cardinal Pell Rings Alarm Bell
People who plan to protest during the Pope’s visit because of the Catholic Church’s involvement in instances of child sexual assault have even more reason to do so now.
Todd Takes His Pants Off
What do you do when you start feeling hot at a party? Drink some water? Go outside and sit down? Well, you could always take your pants off. At least, that's what Todd McKenney did.
To Disclose Or Not To Disclose?
A Victorian man knowingly risked the health of sexual partners by not revealing his HIV positive status, the Victorian County Court heard today.
More Good News For Gay Families
More good news from the Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby! Same-sex couples and their children are now recognised in the Federal Government's newly released National Employment Standards.
On Air Apology For Homophobic Hot Air
2UE radio presenter Steve Price has been forced to apologise for homophobic remarks he made with John Laws against TV couple Waz and Gav from The Block back in 2003. Gee, thanks for that - it only took you five years.
Marriage - Not For You
Gay and lesbian de facto couples in Australia already enjoy a number of the same legal benefits that their straight counterparts do, and things are about to get even better thanks to new legislation which is set to come into effect by mid next year.
Police: McKenney Had 10 Doses of GHB
With each new day, more information is emerging about what happened in the crucial hours before Todd McKenney was discovered allegedly unconscious in Rushcutters Bay Park last Friday afternoon.
New Laws For Same Sex Families
Good news for same sex parents and their kids. The NSW Attorney-General John Hatzistergos announced yesterday that the NSW government will be introducing legislation to remove existing discrimination.
Equality Is Too Expensive
The Rudd Government is considering delaying their promised removal of legal discrimination against gays and lesbians, because it will cost taxpayers $400 million over four years.
Blackmail Backfires On Gay Teacher
Think twice the next time your lover whips a camera out in the bedroom. A Melbourne teacher has just found himself in court after trying to blackmail his ex by using a video of them having sex. He almost went to prison for it too.
Alan Jones Not Dishonest (On This Occasion At Least)
A court today ruled that radio broadcaster Alan Jones won't be penalised for naming a juvenile witness in a murder trial.
Alan Jones Not Dishonest (On This Occasion At Least)
A court today ruled that radio broadcaster Alan Jones won't be penalised for naming a juvenile witness in a murder trial.
Gay Ceremonies Are Inappropriate
Gay rights advocates have demanded Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, explain why he thinks same-sex couples in the ACT should not be allowed to officially solemnise their unions.
"You're Rooting A Bloke"
Two NSW Police Officers are looking at a possible two years in prison for unlawfully disclosing information. Garrick Jacobson was told by Police while in custody at Sydney's Surry Hills station that his girlfriend was actually transgender.
Estranged Bedfellows
The makers of Aussie film Strange Bedfellows are pushing forward with their copyright infringement lawsuit against Adam Sandler's production company.
Gay Unions Back On The Table In The ACT
Now that Howard's out, Chief Minister Jon Stanhope is pushing once more for gay unions in the ACT. The Federal Government have stopped the laws being passed twice before and he's hoping this time that Kevin Rudd will not get in his way.
Justice Kirby Bashes The Bishops
High Court judge and Same Same 25er Michael Kirby has spoken out about the Anglican and Catholic archbishops of Sydney, blaming them for the lack of gay tolerance in our society.
Clover Takes On The Liquor Industry
Apparently police are keeping tabs on a number of bars on the Oxford Street strip, saying that these venues take up a disproportionate number of police resources due to their poor management and irresponsible service of alcohol.
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What's Mine Is Yours... Right?
This week, in the last of our Self Protection series, we take a look at gay relationships and the law, and find out where we stand legally when we decide to shack up with the one we love.
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