Leigh Hill

In the late 16th century, William Shakespeare put pen to paper, bringing the story of Romeo and Juliet to life. More than 400 years later, third year acting students from Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) will be taking on a 21st century reimagining of this enduring work. Directed by Tom Healey, this production of Romeo and Juliet asks pressing questions about what values we pass on through the generations. How do we build a world where love is stronger than hate?

National human rights group Equality Australia has launched a petition calling on MPs to stand against changes to the Sex Discrimination Act that would undermine the rights of transgender and gender diverse Australians. The petition was launched in response to conservative outrage following the recent Giggle v Tickle Federal Court finding, that experts say sent a clear message that Australia does not tolerate discrimination against trans people.