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A new federal report has called for a ban on conversion therapy in the United States. The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released a new report calling for an end to the practice of “conversion therapy” for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender young people. The Obama administration backed a petition in April to ban […]
gayexpress.co.nz can reveal the details of the Pride themed dance party organised by Family Bar and Club owner Wayne Clark, to be held on K Road following 2016’s Auckland Pride Parade. K road looks like the place to be following 2016’s Auckland Pride Parade on the 20th of February. express can now reveal that there will […]
Westpac NZ has launched a new video campaign in support of its GLBT employees. Speaking at the launch of the video campaign, Westpac’s CEO David McLean said, “What we’re here to do is to celebrate those stories, and something else that’s very important to us at Westpac: diversity and inclusion. “It’s wonderful to live in […]
The trial of the two teenagers charged with murdering a man at an Auckland motel has been delayed. Leonard Nattrass-Berquist and Beauen Wallace-Loretz are charged with the murder of Ihaia Gillman-Harris, 54, late last year. The pair stand accused of robbing Mr Gillman-Harris of cash, a mobile phone and his bank card, as well as […]
An elderly couple in Melbourne have been ordered to remove a gay pride flag from their balcony or risk legal action. Murray Sheldrick, 78, and his partner James Bellia, 72 told The Age they received a “nasty” letter from their Body Corporate demanding that the couple remove the flag from their balcony, or risk a […]
U.S researchers say they’ve come up with a formula that can show someone’s sexual orientation by looking at genetic changes. The formula which involves looking at a person’s DNA is up to 70 per cent accurate the researchers say. It has long been believed that sexuality has a biological basis – with certain genes linked […]
Ashley Barratt says he has no intention of resigning as Body Positive chairperson, despite fresh calls for him to do so. A group of 50 members of Body Positive, have renewed their calls for the charitable organisation’s board chairperson to resign. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, a source close to the 50 Body Positive […]
Senior sources involved in the running of Auckland Pride have confirmed to express that General Manager Linda Heavey has resigned from her position just four months out from when the festival is scheduled to be begin. Three sources close to the running of the festival, have confirmed to express that Ms Heavey has tendered her […]