Category: News
A decision to widen access to Truvada to prevent infection with HIV is a great opportunity to reduce transmission rates of HIV infections in New Zealand, says Pharmac Chief Executive Sarah Fitt. From March 1, Truvada will be funded for people who are HIV negative but are at high risk of contracting HIV meaning an […]
Users of hookup apps Grindr and Jack’d are being advised to be wary as major security flaws have been exposed. Gay Star News reports that the apps both have “major flaws” that could allow hackers to steal users personal data, including your location. Jason Chao, a postgraduate student, has shared with Gay Star News his […]
RainbowYOUTH’s Inside Out video and teaching guides have proven a big success, with educators and students rating the resources highly. Generated by 72 LGBT+ young people, educators and anti-bullying experts, the resource is a school-based tool to reduce bullying – promoting the understanding of issues related to sex, sexuality and gender diverse people. A four-stage […]
Netsafe are wanting to make sure the LGBT+ communities know that something can be done if they are experiencing harassment, bullying or abuse online. The Netsafe page reminds LGBT+ communities, “Bullying and harassment based on your sexuality, sex characteristics and gender identity can make you feel isolated or alone, and make it difficult to explore […]
The twelve trans women whose hair was forcibly cut short by police in Indonesia – and who were made to publicly change into men’s clothing – have been released from police detention on the grounds that they would keep their hair short and behave like men. The women, who live in the province of Aceh, […]
A study suggests the test could be 100 per cent accurate. Article by Jess Jones, StarObserver.com.au Scientists in the US are working on a new spit test to detect HIV, which could be better and faster than current tests. The test, being developed at Stanford University, can detect the virus as soon as two weeks […]
The gay icon will hit the road for three years before retiring. Article by Jess Jones, StarObserver.com.au Sir Elton John has announced he will retire after his upcoming three-year global tour, marking the end of a performing career spanning almost 50 years. John promised the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour will be his biggest shows […]
The Guardian reports that at least 445 LGBT+ Brazilians died as victims of homophobia in 2017, a 30% spike in just one year. The LGBT+ watchdog group Grupo Gay de Bahia determined the number of deaths. The victims – 387 murders and 58 suicides – include Dandara dos Santos, a transexual woman who was beaten […]