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23 May 2017

Q-mmunity Network News, Ep 18 2017

Government & Organizations, Health, News & Politics, Uncategorized

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Welcome to our weekly news bulletin for the gay and lesbian community, broadcast nationally via the Community Radio Network and on JOY 949. News this week includes;

Long time marriage equality advocate, Peter Bonsall-Boone, has passed away after being diagnosed with an aggressive type of cancer.
Australian doctors have called for marriage equality, saying it is a matter of public health.
Major US gay porn studio, men.com, has caused anger and confusion after releasing a scene entitled “Didgeridoo Me”.
Penny Wong has slammed religious groups for standing in the way of marriage equality, during a lecture.
The marriage equality opponent, who hit Alan Joyce in the face with a pie, has been banned for life from flying with Qantas and it’s partners.
27 young gay men were arrested in a community centre in Bangladesh.
Legendary actor Julie Andrews opened up about her love for the queer community.

In Sport;

The Battle Of The Sexes movie trailer has been released, but tennis fans will have to wait til September to see it.
History was made last weekend as Liam Davis became the first out gay footballer to ever play at Wembley Stadium.
Soccer fans in Australia have been condemned for waving and selling homophobic banners as merchandise.

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