New movement tells young people: “Gay? It’s OK”
The campaign was co-founded by Lachlan Beaton, whose profile skyrocketed after he posted a viral YouTube video in July.
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Gay Australian bobsledder Simon Dunn crowned world’s hottest man in Attitude’s Hot 100 list
FORMER Sydney Convict rugby union player and now Calgary-based bobsledder Simon Dunn has been voted the world’s hottest man by the readers of the UK’s Attitude magazine. …
Taking a stand in the stands
Australia’s major sporting leagues are talking loudly about their support for LGBTI inclusion. But with the stands identified as the most homophobic sporting environment, Benedict Brook asks if it’s time to shift the focus from the fields to the fans.
Simon sleds
When Simon Dunn hit the media as the first openly-gay bobsleigh athlete, stories featuring his handsome looks began to go viral on websites around the world. The Star Observer looks at the rise of the Australian rugby union player who moved to Canada to chase the Winter Olympic dream.
Sydney Convicts train with Waratahs’ Jacques Potgeiter following homophobic slurs
NSW Waratah’s Jacques Potgieter has personally apologised and expressed remorse over his homophobic slurs during last Sunday’s match against the ACT Brumbies by attending a training session …
Sydney Convicts invite Waratahs’ Jacques Potgieter to training sessions following homophobic sledge
THE president of the Sydney Convicts gay rugby union team has invited NSW Waratahs’ Jacques Potgieter to a training session with the team following the hefty fine the …
NSW Waratahs’ Jacques Potgieter fined $20,000 by ARU for homophobic comments
David Pocock’s allegations of anti-gay sledges during Sunday’s match between his team and the NSW Waratahs has led to the Australian Rugby Union fining Jacques Potgieter $20,000.
Football peak body says they’d support a soccer player who came out
With the World Cup about to kick off, Australia still lacks an out gay male player amongst its ranks. But is now the right time for a gay player to come out?
Homophobia a “Dark Age” attitude – AFL star Brock McLean
The Carlton Football Club player has followed in the footsteps of NRL and rugby union greats by encouraging LGBTI people to take part in a survey that aims to tackle homophobia in sport
Aussie Rules player comes out, says it shouldn’t be a big deal
A LOCAL Aussie Rules football player has come out as gay in mainstream media, arguing gay players in sport don’t need to be a big …