American gays demand apology from broadcaster over "fag" comedian
A gay group that monitors media has criticised Australia's Channel Ten for broadcasting comedian Jerry Lewis' comments about cricket.
Scientist claims biological basis for transsexuality
The largest ever genetic study of male to female transsexuals has found a significant genetic link between gender identity and a gene involved in testosterone action.
Comedian Jerry Lewis under fire after calling cricket a "fag's game"
The veteran American comedian Jerry Lewis is under fire after he made what has been described as an anti-gay slur, little over a year after he was forced to apologise for a similar remark.
Gay website "outs" straight X Factor contestant Austin Drage
One of the finalists in a popular ITV reality show has admitted he is straight after Australian website DNA declared him to be "openly gay."
Gay activist to sue former Victorian premier over bisexual trainer comments
Sydney gay rights activist Gary Burns is planning to sue Jeff Kennett, Victorian premier (1992-1999) and President of Hawthorn Football Club.
Children of lesbians 'at risk' due to prolific sperm donors
A health official in South Australia has warned that the state's rules on sperm donation could put the children of some lesbians at risk.
Olympic champion Matthew Mitcham "proud" to be gay role model
Australian diver Matthew Mitcham has said he was "very surprised" that he was the only out male athlete at the Beijing Olympics in August.
Sydney Mardi Gras gets government funding for first time
One of the world's best-known gay events is being given state backing. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras generates more than $30m (£13.3m) for the city and state of New South Wales.
Sydney celebrates first gay Jewish commitment ceremony
The first Australian same-sex commitment ceremony to take place in a synagogue was held on Sunday.
Christopher Whitmont-Stein, 38, and Scott Whitmont, 47, had already entered into a civil commitment ceremony in 2002, took part in traditional Jewish wedding rites.
Gay rights bill passes first stage in Australian parliament
A new bill that aims to ensure equal treatment for gay and lesbian couples in Australia has been passed by the lower house of the Federal parliament.
New Zealand Parliament recognises contributions of LGBT community
The New Zealand Parliament has dedicated one of its select committee rooms, renamed "The Rainbow Room" to the LGBT community’s contributions to society.
Sponsorship rumours surround gay Olympic swimmer
Matthew Mitcham, the Olympic gold medallist swimmer, may be about to sign his first national sponsor.
Australia's new Liberal leader urged to honour gay rights pledge
An MP who represents a constituency with one of the highest gay populations in Australia has been elected as leader of the Liberal party.
Stamp of approval for gay Olympic hero
Australia has immortalised its gold medallists at the 2008 Beijing Olympics on a series of special commemorative stamps.
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