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Public question time in local councils | LGBTQIA+ and census | State Government’s new plan in health and wellbeing services | 22 July 2021

Yuan — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:35:22 +0000

On this week’s show, we talk about a recurring question regarding trans access to toilets coming from an elected councillor. We ask why data on LGBTQIA+ demographics isn’t being collected in this year’s census. And we look at what the changes could be after the state government has announced a plan to better protect and serve people with intersex variations in health and wellbeing services.

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Pride activists attacked in Georgia | Vic. Pride Centre opens | Gentrification of queer nightclubs | The Informer 15 July 2021

Gavin — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:39:50 +0000

Tbilisi Pride March organisers violently attacked. We hear first-hand from the activists in Georgia about the struggle for LGBTQIA+ rights in the country | The Vic. Pride Centre was opened by the Premier on Sunday, we take you there | Queer nightclubs are increasingly popular with cis-het non-allies. We speak with community members concerned with the influx.

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The Informer is back! |Podcast 24 June 2021

Yuan — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:39:43 +0000

The Informer is back for 2021! In the first episode, we cover Mark Latham’s anti-trans bill before NSW parliament, and what it could mean for trans-kids; how the findings of the Royal Commission into Aged Care impact LGBTQIA+ elders; the reduction in waiting time for blood donations from men who have sex with men; and we ask Midsumma organisers why uniformed police are allowed to march in Pride.

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The Informer Podcast 17 Sep 2020

Steve — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 07:48:19 +0000

On this week’s podcast, we speak to the Executive Director of Sudanese LGBT organisation Bedayaa, Noor Sultan, on the recent legal changes abolishing the death penalty for sodomy.

We also feature suburban art space in inner-city Brisbane called Side Gallery, where the owner and curator, Leesa Hickey, is passionate in supporting emerging LGBT artists. Lisa tells us how she’s found innovative ways to keep the business operating during Queensland’s lockdown in order to continue supporting the artists featured in her gallery.

And lastly, Amie Bishop from OutRight Action International, informs us on how the LGBTQIA+ community is finding ways to cope during COVID-19.

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Diversity and representation in the media

Steve — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:59:54 +0000

Television has made monumental strides internationally and in Australia. Star Trek’s newest recruits include its first non-binary and trans actors playing their rightful counterparts in the long-running franchise. The Informer reporter Emily Johnson speaks to Geeks Out trans host Miranda Sparks on why this is important for the queer community. Similarly, in Australia, the same goes, with one of the first trans roles played by trans actress Suzy Wrong in Hungry Ghosts. Suzy talks to The Informer about how her role is a step in the right direction for Australian television to be more progressive and inclusive when it comes to not only diversity but also representation.

In the literature world, Melbourne author, Scott Stuart released his new book My Shadow is Pink. Scott reveals why he wrote the book and how he hopes that it can teach kids how to feel empowered, assured and self-confident no matter what interests and hobbies they choose to embrace.

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Uncle Dad by David Menon

Arion — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 05:36:39 +0000

Independent gay author David Menon, who has written more than 20 novels in the crime genre, has a new book available for preorder. The novel, titled Uncle Dad is the story of a gay man living in Melbourne who tries to fulfill his sister’s dying wish to adopt her two children, but finds himself facing challenges both with his partner who doesn’t want to raise kids, and the law which says that a single gay man cannot adopt children except in exceptional circumstances.

The Informer sat down with David Menon to talk about his new book and why you should read it.

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In conversation with author Jasper Fforde & cultural change in the United Kingdom

Dean — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 05:00:59 +0000

In this episode of The Informer Daily we look back at some of our past interviews.

Aaron Potts speaks to best-selling author Jasper Fforde as they speak about speculative fiction, geek culture, the state of play in the UK, Brexit and the Royals.

For more information on Jasper, check out his website. And there’s even a section on the Fforde Ffiesta.

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How schools are coping, online drag performances and more

Arion — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 07:00:24 +0000

Today: We have a COVID-19 update. We also have a report about what’s going on in schools here in Victoria. We continue our interviews with the Diversity Council of Australia about cultural diversity and LGBTQ+ people. We talk to Bathsheba and Mat from Pride of Our Footscray about how they’re keeping busy when their venues are closed. And advice from Thorne Harbour Health about sex and COVID-19.

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How are libraries helping out? What’s happening in the arts? New research on disability inclusion

Arion — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 07:06:46 +0000

Tonight: Your COVID-19 update How are libraries helping out? What’s available? New research on LGBTIQA+ disability inclusion is out – we find out the details Shows are cancelled, people are...

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Poo matters: On the Origin of Faeces

Arion — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 04:11:28 +0000

We spoke with Alanta Colley about her new show On the Origin of Faeces and why poo matters. Something like 2kgs of an adult’s body weight is their gut biome. It’s a major part of who we are and how we feel. But there’s a huge stigma around the gut. Alanta spoke with Informer Executive Producer Arion Potts about the show. And poo.

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