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Senegal approves tough new anti-gay laws
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (221+ words) Senegal's parliament has approved new laws which double the prison time for people suspected of being homosexual. Those convicted now face up to ten years in prison. The parliament also passed new laws that criminalise the promotion of LGBTIQA+ information....
Senegal to consider doubling prison terms for homosexuality
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (212+ words) Senegal's parliament will consider a proposal to double the prison term for people convicted of homosexuality and might bringing in new laws targeting "the promotion' of homosexuality. The proposal has been put forward by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. It would…...
Queer Book Club looks at 'All The Young Men"
3+ week, 5+ day ago (256+ words) Perth's Queer Book Club will explore All The Young Men, the autobiography of Ruth Coker Burks which is written alongside Kevin Carr O'Leary. The book details how Burks became involved in tackling outrageous stigma and discrimination during the AIDS epidemic…...
Malaysian politician suggests work stress might turn people gay
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (390+ words) A Malaysian politician has claimed that he believes people become part of the country's LGBTIQA+ community because they are under stress at work. Zulkifli Hasan, who is a Minister in the country's Religious Affairs Department told the parliament his belief…...
Perth's heterosexual community shocked to discover gay community has sex on premises venues
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (522+ words) Perth Now, part of the Seven West Media stable, has reported that a new sex on premises venue might open in the city, leading to members of the heterosexual community being shocked. The website reported that an application has been…...
Malaysian authorities shut down hotel for promoting itself as 'gay friendly"
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (384+ words) Authorities in Malaysia have shut down a hotel that was accused of promoting itself as a gay friendly accommodation provider. The 37 room hotel in Meleka state was raised just before 11am on 13th January by the country's religious affairs department and the…...
Malaysian leaders vow to crack down on gay camping outings
2+ mon, 22+ hour ago (725+ words) Outrage has continued to grow in Malaysia over a HIV outreach program that was promoted as a "glamping" experience for people who identify as being LGBTIQA+. The glamourous camping event "Glamping With Pride" has promoted by local LGBTIQA+ rights organisation…...
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras announce key positions
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (243+ words) Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has announced that Kathy Pavlich and Mits Delisle willcontinue as its Co-chairs of the organisation, and that Wendy Maloney has been appointed to the Board asTreasurer. The organisation says the appointments strengthen the leadership…...
'Golden Gay Time' will be a healthy dose of queer comedy at Fringe World
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (188+ words) Golden Gay Time is a side splitting hour of stand up comedy featuring Courtney Maldo, Charlie Fern and their favourite queer comics. The show which will be part of Fringe World 2026 will take up residence at the Seasonal Brewing Company…...