Australia, Sydney and Labor
Growing up gay in Australia was tough. This week’s Sydney council book ban shows how far we have to go
We like to think this isn’t a homophobic country. But as a theatre adaptation of my memoir about being gay in the 90s tours, I can see an undercurrent of fear and hate
Sydney council’s ban on same-sex parenting books in local libraries causes uproar
A Sydney council has voted to ban same-sex parenting books from local libraries, sparking discrimination and censorship concerns. The decision has drawn criticism from the New South Wales government as well as several advocacy groups which argue that libraries should be inclusive spaces.
MP pushes for debate over same-sex book ban to be about protecting children
Independent MP Dai Le has pushed for a recent debate over same-sex books being banned from public libraries to remain focused on protecting children.
Australia news live: Labor councillor stands by vote to ban same-sex parenting books in Sydney council libraries
The council’s president Lydia Shelly said in a statement that banning books is the “polar opposite” of what public libraries are intended for – to provide “essential repositories of knowledge and information [with] spaces for learning,
Council in Sydney’s west votes to ban a book on same-sex parenting
A Western Sydney council has voted to ban a book on same-sex parenting from its libraries. The Cumberland city councillor behind the move Steve Christou admits he hasn’t read the book. But he claims it sexualises children,
Inner West Sydney, Australia Mayor calls LGBTQ+ book ban in libraries ‘pathetic’
The Mayor of Inner West Sydney has called the LGBTQ+ book ban in Cumberland City Council, New South Wales, Australia “pathetic”. LGBTQ+ book bans have been the subject of political attention in the US,
Sydney council’s ‘ridiculous’ same-sex parents book ban could be overturned as backlash grows
NSW premier condemns western Sydney council’s ban on Holly Duhig’s children’s book as motion to rescind it lodged
Council's same-sex parenting book ban threatens funding
NSW officials are looking into the consequences of a western Sydney council's decision to remove books featuring same-sex parenting information.
Australia news live: Sydney council book ban is ‘importing a US culture war’, arts minister warns; Labor’s gas strategy backs use for decades
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Australia backs long-term gas exploration despite 2050 climate goals
Australia's resources minister said on Thursday she backs the long-term exploration of potential natural gas projects, ...
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These Sydney suburbs have ranked as Australia's best places to live for high wellbeing
Six suburbs in Sydney’s north ranked in the top ten in the country in the annual National Wellbeing Index Although Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs are often pigeonholed as the Harbour City’s wellness mecca ...
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Stabbing of bishop at Sydney church a ‘terrorist act,’ police say
A bishop and a priest were stabbed in an alleged “terrorist act” at a Sydney church that sparked a riot on Monday, police said, just two days after the Australian city was rocked by a mass ...
JPMorgan's Australia arm fined $509,000 for allowing suspicious client orders
JPMorgan's Australian arm has been fined A$775,000 ($509,252.50) for allowing suspicious client orders to be placed on wheat ...
Sydney scores eight out of 10 best places to live in Australia, according to wellbeing index
A Sydney council area has come out on top in a ranking of the best places to live in Australia in terms of overall wellbeing.
Seven surprising things about Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia is one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world. Here are seven things we loved.
Australia news live: not the time for ‘scorched-earth austerity’, Chalmers says; body found off Sydney coast after cruise passenger lost overboard
Mark Dreyfus, the attorney general, says Australia is one of only five nations failing to regulate these “tranche two ...
Olivia Rodrigo Adds Asia and Australia Legs to Guts World Tour
Rodrigo last toured North America and Europe in support of her debut album “Sour” in 2022. It started on April 5 in Portland ...
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9 things to do in Sydney, Australia
The largest and most populous city in Australia, Sydney is known for its stunning harbour, iconic landmarks, vibrant ...
Lockdown imposed in Sydney school after knife-wielding student injures staff member
Lockdown was imposed in a school in Sydney after a student wielding a knife entered the premises on Thursday and injured a teacher when they tried to confiscate ...