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Assaults on the rise

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Police statistics show homophobic assaults have risen in the latest reporting period, with 21 reported cases in Victoria in 2006-07, up from 17 in 2005-06. However, the figures indicate a general dip in reported homophobic assaults, with 30 recorded in 2001-02. Sergeant Scott Davis, head of the Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit in the Victoria Police, says that while he hopes the rise is due to more people reporting homophobic crimes, it's difficult to tell.

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New look for ALSO

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The ALSO Foundation has a new public face, last week launching their new logo at a 'warming' party at their new city headquarters.

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Students battle VSU

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A national delegation of queer students will assemble this week in Melbourne at the Queer Collaborations 2008 conference to discuss the direction of services for queer students and the importance of a collective movement.

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New HIV treatment

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A new drug treatment for HIV will be available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) as of this week.

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Family court access

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Gay and Lesbian de facto couples may soon have access to federal family law courts on property settlement disputes thanks to a proposed amendment to the Family Law Act.

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Not so taxing

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After two years of lobbying, advocacy group Transgender Victoria has finally been given tax deductible, or Deductible Gift Recipients (DGR), status.

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Gays raise rates?

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Some locals in Daylesford's Hepburn Shire say they being forced out of the area by the swell of affluent new-comers from Melbourne.

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Trial for HIV accused

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Government Department Officials have been called on to give evidence this week during the high-profile case of a man alleged to have knowingly spread HIV.

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Girls on field

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Now it's the girls' turn to put the footy boots on, with two girls winning an injunction last week to play at their local club in an outer suburb of Melbourne.

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Summer of Love

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Gay and Lesbian couples have been racing to the alter in California this week after a Supreme Court ruling to legalise same-sex marriage was finally put in place.

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