**Drag kings and queens hold court across queer spaces as role models for young people in the regions**
Source: https://archive.md/dC0c8
Key points:
* Drag king Anastasia Beasley says there is a lot of interest in elevating drag kings to the level of drag queens
* Beasley says for them drag is a way to turn themselves into the "symbol of a man"
* Beasley says young people in the regions appreciate having LGBTQ role models
I'm sorry about the quality of the video. It really is a bodge job. The stories are weeks, some months, old. I had difficulty with both my computer equipment and the internet. I didn't have time to write a script, so there is a fair bit of waffle in there. Since I didn't have a script I couldn't use the usual AI voice, so you get my voice complete with asthmatic wheezing.
Once again, sorry.
Football and netball finals cancelled in SA's far-west and Spencer Gulf after COVID-19 exposure sites listed
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-28/football-finals-cancelled-after-sa-covid19-exposure-sites-listed/100415084
Key points:
* Four COVID-19 exposure sites have been listed in South Australia
* Sport in Port Augusta, Port Pirie and Penong has been cancelled
* New rules for essential travellers are coming in next month
https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN5295
Petition EN5295 - NO TO THE COMMUNICATIONS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (Misinformation and Disinformation)
Petition Reason
This legislation is suppose to tackle threats including safety, wellbeing, our democracy, our society and our economy. Such powers give the government more digital access and monitoring power over the individual's lives. The people of Australia are very concerned how the government determine such misinformation and potential censorship, without the opportunity for a debate based on all information. Our Government is a democracy and needs to listen to its people and their opinions without punishment. The government is not allowing its citizens their own opinions, rights or supporting human well being.
Petition Request
We therefore ask the House to remove the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023 so the Australian people can have their opinions, without the threat of surveillance or punishment.
Social media a 'coward's palace', says Prime Minister, as he promises more action to hold online abusers responsible
source: https://archive.md/yAsJT
Key points:
* Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he is planning further action to deal with anonymous abuse online
* The Deputy Prime Minister has also argued for social media companies to shoulder more responsibility
* Mr Morrison says social media companies should have to identify anonymous trolls or be held accountable