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This gay jock will leave you thirsty for rugby

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This gay jock will leave you thirsty for rugby  - Dunn plays for the Sydney Convicts, Australia's first gay rugby squad. And they joined some 1,300 players in the Bingham Cup, the days-long ...

Bilingual nun Tess Ward honoured for her work in remote Indigenous community

Bilingual nun Tess Ward honoured for her work in remote Indigenous community  - Class has been cancelled so the community can use their ancient culture to honour Sister Tess on her appointment to the Order of Australia for her ...

Mikayla George, 16, becomes the first Indigenous Winter Olympian for Australia

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Mikayla George, 16, becomes the first Indigenous Winter Olympian for Australia  - A 16-year-old former gymnast is hoping to become Australia's first Indigenous athlete to attend a Winter Olympics. Mikayla George, from Melbourne, saw snow for the first time in July last year during a ski camp at Mount Buller but her natural talent has landed her on the Australian Aerial Skiing Development Squad less than a year later.

Exploring out-of-care home truths to help Aboriginal youth gain independence

Exploring out-of-care home truths to help Aboriginal youth gain independence  - Hi I'm Emma, I'm new to Australia and looking for friends. ... at easing the burdens placed on young indigenous people moving out of care homes.

Mental health experts needed

Mental health experts needed  - A report released by the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre last month looked at suicide rates in 28 electorates across Australia , including ...

Australia's increasing suicide rate linked to social crisis

Australia's increasing suicide rate linked to social crisis  - Clear evidence of a connection between rising suicide levels, job losses and worsening living conditions emerged last month when mental health ...

Holding The Man

Holding The Man  - A moving and very emotional film about a gay couple during the height of the ... (In Australian Football holding the man occurs when a player is tackled ...

Gay sex in Australia: casual sex up, condom use down as drug reduces fear of HIV

Gay sex in Australia: casual sex up, condom use down as drug reduces fear of HIV  - Chris Williams, a PrEP user, is one of a growing number of gay men using the drug in Melbourne to protect against HIV . Photo: Simon Schluter.