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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.

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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.

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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.

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HIV Doctor Brothers Detained In Iranian Prison

Renowned HIV/AIDS doctors, and brothers, Arash and Kamyar Alaei, remain in an Iranian prison with no indication from authorities that charges will be laid or that the two men can expect release.

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America's HIV+ Travel Ban To Be Lifted

America’s discriminating laws banning incoming HIV positive travellers are to be lifted. Despite being reinforced by the Bush regime in 2007, the archaic laws have been overturned by congress, supported by both parties with an 80-16 vote.



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Theatre - Angels In America - New Theatre

When you see this version of Tony Kushner's Angels In America, you'll be reminded why it's often hailed as one of the most ambitious American plays of our time.




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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.

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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.

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Sweet, Sweet Charity!

Sweet Charity is a fundraiser that's set to rock (or at least vibrate) your world.

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No Balloon, No Party

Along with the rest of the Western world, Australia is seeing a drop in safe-sexual practice, and a rise in the reported cases of sexual transmitted infection. Experts are at a loss as to explain why.

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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.

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And The People's Choice Is...

As you would remember, last week we ran a poll to find out which cake from the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation's Bake Off was the Same Same favourite.

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Have Your Cake And Rate It Too!

Over 1000 people braved the wind and rain to celebrate the 21st birthday of the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation's Bake Off. They raised over $43,000 - the largest single bid was $6500 for Glen Lewis’ Best in Show winner The Joker.

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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.

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Have Your Cake And Rate It Too!

And last but definitely not least, here are the rest!

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Have Your Cake And Rate It Too!

Here are the next six entries.

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25 Years Of HIV/AIDS

Today marks 25 years since the discovery of HIV/AIDS - a quarter of a century of scientific research, medical advancement and changes in attitude. In those 25 years, HIV/AIDS has claimed more lives than World War I.

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Elton Honours The Luncheon Club

Time Out Gay & Lesbian Editor Andrew Georgiou, joined Sir Elton in awarding Carole Ann King and the volunteers from The Luncheon Club a certificate of recognition for their tireless work in the area of HIV/AIDS.

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Shake And Bake!

Bobby Goldsmith's Annual Bake Off is approaching. The event will take place on Sunday 15 June at the Midnight Shift.

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Red Ribbon Appeal Raises $80,000

Over $80,000 has been raised for HIV prevention work and services for people living with HIV/AIDS in NSW thanks to the public’s support of this year’s Red Ribbon Appeal and AIDS Awareness Week activities.

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Get Set For K.D.

For the first time since her record number of sold out shows in 2005, four time Grammy winner KD Lang will be returning to our shores.

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Strap Those Sneakers On

It's that time again - as we inch closer towards World AIDS Day on December 1, the folk from BGF, ACON and People Living With HIV/AIDS run the important community event Walk For AIDS.



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Queer Organisation Leads The Way In Mainstream Sexual Health

This week the Positive Speakers Bureau Victoria, a program created by queer organisation People Living With HIV / AIDS (PLWHA) releases a campaign that targets young heterosexuals and promotes ‘safe sex practices when traveling’ to wider society.





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