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Melbourne’s The Laird and Eagle Leather targeted with homophobic graffiti

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Brightside Productions are the latest company to ring the warning bell.

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Melbourne’s The Laird and Eagle Leather targeted with homophobic graffiti

Vandals have attacked both locations with messages of hate.

US governors ordered to remove all rainbow crossings

US Secretary of Transport, Sean Duffy, says political messaging on raods are a safety hazard.

UK Reform leader Nigel Farage says gay marriage is “wrong”

Farage says the issue is now settled, but restated he's never been a supporter of same-sex couples being allowed to marry.

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A gay classic turned into a ballet, a country music star, arrests in China, a new leader for Mardi Gras, and coming out in the AFL.

Busselton Councillor calls for Pride festival to be defunded

Richard Beecroft says most people in the region find Pride offensive.

Teacher fired after being outed by his husband’s obituary

Mark Richards taught at the same school for over two decades.

Tribunal rules E-Safety Commissioner’s attempt to protect Teddy Cook was not justified

The decision has been heralded as a win for free speech.

CinnefestOZ announced the four films competing for their $100,000 prize

Two WA made films are in the running for the big prize.

Two teenagers shot outside Stonewall Inn following New York’s Pride celebrations

Police say its too early to tell if the shooting was a hate crime.

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Queer NAIDOC: Celebrate NAIDOC Week at WA Museum Boola Bardip

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Barn Dance is heading to a Gold Rush

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Perth Pride Choir take the lead on Out & Loud Festival 2026

Our very own Perth Pride Choir is taking the reins for the next year's celebration of LGBTIQA+ chorus music.

Save the date for Faction Carnival 2025

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Queer NAIDOC: Celebrate NAIDOC Week at WA Museum Boola Bardip

Queer NAIDOC is celebrating both NAIDOC Week and LGBTQIA+SB Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56 after private cancer battle

The actor first found success on 'Home and Away' before hitting the international stage.

Jeangu Macrooy is singing about the “Independent girls and nasty evil gays”

The Eurovision star is poking a lot of fun at conservative politicians.

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On This Gay Day | Film director George Cukor was born in 1899

George Cukor made his mark as a director in Hollywood in the 1930s and continued to make films through to the early 1980s.

On This Gay Day | Remembering Marsha P. Johnson

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On This Gay Day | Thousands turned out to support marriage equality

Despite pouring rain thousands showed their support for changing the laws.

On This Gay Day | Walt Whitman published Leaves of Grass

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SXSW Sydney 2025 reveals massive multimedia program

South By Southwest Sydney (SXSW Sydney) is returning this year with a huge line-up of international creative and industry talent.

The Matildas to play back-to-back matches this June and July

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Barn Dance is heading to a Gold Rush

Tickets to Perth's big night of boot scooting and bandanas are now on sale.

Perth Pride Choir take the lead on Out & Loud Festival 2026

Our very own Perth Pride Choir is taking the reins for the next year's celebration of LGBTIQA+ chorus music.

Save the date for Faction Carnival 2025

It's one of the best days of the year!

Peter Blazey Fellowship helps a writer complete their work

The fellowship was established to honour the memory of Peter Blazey - journalist, author and gay activist.

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Ngalak Nidja Bilya at The Rechabite

Ngalak Nidja Bilya is coming back to The Rechabite for a special night of celebration, community and connection to mark NAIDOC Week 2025.

New scheme offers $40,000 grant for short film

Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund (AFFIF) has partnered with Pride Foundation Australia (PFA) on a new short film initiative.  

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Melbourne’s The Laird and Eagle Leather targeted with homophobic graffiti

Vandals have attacked both locations with messages of hate.

Facing tough times, local arts company launches fundraiser

Brightside Productions are the latest company to ring the warning bell.

Fresh Tracks | The latest tunes worth checking out

New tracks from Alison Goldfrapp, dearALICE, Hugel, Skuzland, Kae Tempest and the return of Arrested Development.

On This Gay Day | Film director George Cukor was born in 1899

George Cukor made his mark as a director in Hollywood in the 1930s and continued to make films through to the early 1980s.

New scheme offers $40,000 grant for short film

Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund (AFFIF) has partnered with Pride Foundation Australia (PFA) on a new short film initiative.