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Author and satirist David Sedaris returns to tour Australia in 2027

Celebrated author, humorist and brother to Amy, David Sedaris is coming back to Australia.
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WestPride Archives to exhibit Gay Games history at 2030 event

WestPride Archives will document Gay Games history with support from the state's LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Grants.
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‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ to premiere at Luna Leederville

The new film from non-binary writer and director Jane Schoenbrun (I Saw The TV Glow) is coming to Luna this July.
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On This Gay Day | Activist Sylvia Rivera was born in 1951

Sylvia Rivera was a pioneering transgender activist and a prominent figure in the global LGBTIQ+ rights movement.

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Man accused of murdering transgender student Juniper Blessing found unfit to stand trial

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Man accused of murdering student Juniper Blessing ruled unfit for trial, with court ordering psychiatric treatment.

Sam Kerr heads to the USA signing with Gotham FC

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Soccer star Sam Kerr has announced she's signed with USA based team Gotham FC with a contract that will run through until 2030.

Singapore celebrates its LGBTIQA+ community with Pink Dot

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Pink Dot was originally created to draw attention to the lack of law reform in Singapore, where colonial-era British laws meant homosexuality was still illegal.

Russia hands down first prison sentences for LGBT extremism to bar owner and staff

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Russian court sentences nightclub owner and staff to jail terms under extremism laws targeting LGBT support.

Greens call for a LGBTIQA+ commissioner for human rights

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The Greens have introduced legislation to create a dedicated LGBTIQA+ Human Rights Commissioner.

Survey finds higher rates of LGBTQ+ discrimination in regional Australia

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Academics from Charles Sturt University have released the results of their latest Regional Rainbow Survey.

Victoria Liberals set to dump Moira Deeming as a candidate

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Moira Deeming may be dropped as a Liberal candidate after refusing to apologise to Matthew Guy over disputed assault allegations.

Protests and counter-protests over transgender inclusion set for Perth this weekend

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Rallies in Perth and other cities follow a Federal Court ruling on the Sex Discrimination Act, with opposing groups planning simultaneous protests on 4 July.

Governor General brushes off calls for her to abandon Equality Australia

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Governor-General Sam Mostyn rejects calls to step down as Equality Australia patron amid criticism from Family First over perceived political alignment.
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WestPride Archives to exhibit Gay Games history at 2030 event

WestPride Archives will document Gay Games history with support from the state's LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Grants.
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New approach for Albany Pride in 2027

The popular Albany Pride Festival will undergo a makeover in 2027, with organisers opting for a shorter, condensed event .
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Perth showcased at the Valencia Gay Games

A WA delegation is promoting Perth 2030 Gay Games in Valencia, gathering insights and engaging visitors.
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Protests and counter-protests over transgender inclusion set for Perth this weekend

Rallies in Perth and other cities follow a Federal Court ruling on the Sex Discrimination Act, with opposing groups planning simultaneous protests on 4 July.
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‘The Dead Can’t Sue’ dives into Australian history’s salacious rumours

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A new podcast from the ABC is revisiting some of the biggest rumours of Australian historical figures to dig up all the juice.
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Co3 deliver a dance party filled with creativity, community and comedy

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Gathering.2 is an immersive contemporary dance experience that blurs the line between audience and performer.
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British comedy queen Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86

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Beloved British sitcom star Penelope Keith, known for 'The Good Life' and 'To the Manor Born', has died aged 86.
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On This Gay Day | Activist Sylvia Rivera was born in 1951

Sylvia Rivera was a pioneering transgender activist and a prominent figure in the global LGBTIQ+ rights movement.
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On This Gay Day | Actor Farley Granger was born in 1925

Farley Granger was a film, stage and television star whose career spanned from the 1940s - 1970s.
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On This Gay Day | Russian President Vladimir Putin signs anti-gay law

Originally aimed at protecting people under the age of 18, the law has since been extended to cover the entire Russian population.
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On This Gay Day | The film ‘Another Country’ was released in 1984

Another Country introduced cinema audiences to Rupert Everett and Colin Firth.
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Western Australian’s best cocktail named – whose for a Don Ruby?

A cocktail designed to “capture the soft romance of autumn by the coast” has taken out the title of 2026 AHA & Don Julio WA’s Best Cocktail
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Survey finds higher rates of LGBTQ+ discrimination in regional Australia

Academics from Charles Sturt University have released the results of their latest Regional Rainbow Survey.
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Indoor winter carnival Ready, Set, Ride! coming to PCEC this July

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre is hosting a massive indoor carnival for the whole family during the July school holidays.
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Perth’s Cat Haven marks its 65th birthday

Despite six and a half decades of work, the challenges facing cats in our community remain as urgent as ever.
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New approach for Albany Pride in 2027

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The popular Albany Pride Festival will undergo a makeover in 2027, with organisers opting for a shorter, condensed event .

Perth showcased at the Valencia Gay Games

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A WA delegation is promoting Perth 2030 Gay Games in Valencia, gathering insights and engaging visitors.

GRAI launches new ‘Our Voices’ book celebrating 50 Years of Connections

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Perth community celebrates Connections Nightclub's 50th anniversary with a new Our Voices book capturing LGBTI history, stories and shared legacy.

Safety is about trust: Older LGBTI voices heard at ministerial roundtable

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GRAI (GLBTI Rights in Ageing Inc) brought the voices...

Hannah Conda heads west to host The 2026 Proud Awards

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Perth’s biggest celebration of LGBTQIA+ excellence returns for a...
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WestPride Archives to exhibit Gay Games history at 2030 event

WestPride Archives will document Gay Games history with support from the state's LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Grants.

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Author and satirist David Sedaris returns to tour Australia in 2027

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Celebrated author, humorist and brother to Amy, David Sedaris is coming back to Australia.
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WestPride Archives to exhibit Gay Games history at 2030 event

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WestPride Archives will document Gay Games history with support from the state's LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Grants.
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‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ to premiere at Luna Leederville

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The new film from non-binary writer and director Jane Schoenbrun (I Saw The TV Glow) is coming to Luna this July.
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On This Gay Day | Activist Sylvia Rivera was born in 1951

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Sylvia Rivera was a pioneering transgender activist and a prominent figure in the global LGBTIQ+ rights movement.
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The lead singer of the Village People co-wrote many of their iconic hits.

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