A solo theatre show lands in Sydney this week that tells the story of a university lecturer who loses his job due to his homosexuality.
Eliot Hastie
Eliot Hastie
Eliot Hastie is a senior news producer at Channel Ten, reporting on a range of general stories, specialising in foreign affairs and LGBTQ+ stories. He’s also a reporter for Gay Sydney News, where he covers LGBTQIA+ culture, politics and nightlife. He previously helped to build and launch ausbiz, Australia's only live streaming finance news channel, where he was also an executive producer and host. He has previously worked as a finance and business journalist for publications including Fintech Business, Real Estate Business and other Momentum Media titles. Eliot holds a journalism degree from the University of Westminster and brings experience in both broadcast and digital reporting. Contact Eliot: eliot.hastie@gaysydneynews.com.au
NSW Police has begun the process of consulting with LGBTQIA+ community stakeholders as it considers the findings and recommendations of the state’s gay hate crime inquiry that relate to how it operates.
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The lawyer for accused double-murderer and former senior police constable Beau Lamarre-Condon has given an update of his client’s condition ahead of a potential trial.
A NSW Rugby League junior player will be unable to continue playing competitively unless he covers up a pair of offensive and homophobic tattoos.
The Albanese government has been accused of “cowardice” over its handling of proposed religious discrimination reform that would prevent LGBTI+ teachers from being fired and students expelled for their sexuality or gender identity.
A council-erected Pride Month display has been vandalised in Sydney’s south-west for the second year in a row.
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The NSW Labor government has officially apologised for historical laws against homosexual acts – but advocates say more needs to be done.