Posts tagged AIDS crisis

Synth-pop icons, the Pet Shop Boys have unleashed their latest earworm “Monkey Business,” which will feature on their upcoming album, Hotspot, out January 24th. “Monkey …

A new music video has been released to mark what would have been Freddie Mercury’s 73rd birthday, and the work of the Mercury Phoenix Trust, …

“Their generosity ensures their big Australian hearts live on every day in support of our amazing LGBTI+ family.”

“There’s been undeniable progress made since the ‘80s, but I feel like we’re going through a different kind of darkness now, which seems to be evident in politics all over the world.”

“By following Yvonne’s tireless, fearless, extraordinary example, we can all be better human beings and contribute to the betterment of this world.”

“HIV exposed the queerness of sexuality. And this was partly why it galvanised so many different types of people to join forces and fight.”

In anticipation of Holding The Man’s cinematic release, Samuel Leighton-Dore reflects on the transcendent power of Timothy Conigrave’s classic memoir of the same title — and discovers how ingrained in Australian (and personal) history it really is.

Since its traumatic origins in August 1985, during the early years of the HIV and AIDS crisis, ACON has evolved into a dynamic and multifaceted health promotion organisation. With the end of HIV transmissions now in sight, it is still an essential and enduring part of NSW’s health sector.