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Madonna ramps up promotion of ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor II’

A new video, a live show and a sneak listen of a new track are adding to the Confessions II journey.

On This Gay Day | Broadway delivered ‘Sweet Charity’ AIDS fundraiser

The 1998 event kicked off a legacy of fundraising that continues today.

Final call for young people to help shape consent and sex education in Australia

Australian Human Rights Commission urges young people to join a national survey to improve consent education and reduce gender-based violence.

New round of LGBTIQA+ inclusion grants awarded

Four WA organisations receive LGBTIQA+ inclusion grants to deliver projects promoting community connection, education and diversity across metropolitan and regional areas.

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New round of LGBTIQA+ inclusion grants awarded

Four WA organisations receive LGBTIQA+ inclusion grants to deliver projects promoting community connection, education and diversity across metropolitan and regional areas.

Tasmanian Liberal senator Jonno Duniam to quit politics

Tasmanian senator Jonno Duniam will retire, citing family reasons, with leadership tensions and party pressures contributing to his decision.

Queensland Supreme Court knocks back judicial review request from Lyle Shelton

The long running vilification case is heading back to the tribunal in Queensland.

Dmitriy Popov found guilty of the manslaughter of dancer O’Shae Sibley

A jury finds teenager Dmitriy Popov guilty of manslaughter as a hate crime in the 2023 killing of dancer O'Shae Sibley.

UNAIDS warns that funding cuts and repressive laws are undoing decades of work

UNAIDS warns global HIV progress is under threat as funding cuts hit prevention, raising concerns about a possible resurgence.

Niger introduces new punishments for homosexuality

Niger’s military government has introduced new laws criminalising same-sex relationships, with prison terms and fines for offenders.

Artist David Hockney dies aged 88

British artist David Hockney, considered one of the most important art figures of the 20th century, has died aged 88. Hockney emerged during the Pop...

Gold Coast ruckman Max Knobel banned for four games over homophobic slur

Gold Coast Suns player Max Knobel receives a four-match ban after admitting to using a homophobic slur during a VFL match.

Mark Latham loses defamation appeal against Alex Greenwich

Mark Latham’s defamation appeal over a 2023 tweet about Alex Greenwich has been dismissed, with damages and costs upheld.

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New round of LGBTIQA+ inclusion grants awarded

Four WA organisations receive LGBTIQA+ inclusion grants to deliver projects promoting community connection, education and diversity across metropolitan and regional areas.

New GRAI publication celebrates 50 fabulous years of Connections

GRAI will launch a publication capturing 50 years of Connections Nightclub, sharing stories of community, resilience and belonging in WA..

Rainbow Reads will celebrate their first birthday with author Em Readman

Rainbow Reads marks its first birthday with a zine-making workshop for LGBTIQA+ young people at Midland Library led by Em Readman.

HIV advocate Mark Reid honoured in King’s Birthday list

Western Australian HIV advocate Mark Reid has been made a member of the Order of Australia in today's King Birthday honours.

Culture

West Australian Opera’s next work is ‘Eugene Onegin’

Cameron Menzies will direct Eugene Onegin for West Australian Opera, bringing Tchaikovsky’s timeless tale of love and regret to Perth audiences.

Contemporary dance set to shine with Co3 ‘IN.RESIDENCE: GATHERING.2’

Co3 returns with GATHERING.2, an immersive dance experience blending performance, music and visual art across three dynamic weekends in Perth.

Jessica Mauboy to host ‘That Blackfella Show’ this NAIDOC Week

That Blackfella Show is back with another night of First Nations variety entertainment.

History

On This Gay Day | Broadway delivered ‘Sweet Charity’ AIDS fundraiser

The 1998 event kicked off a legacy of fundraising that continues today.

On This Gay Day | Film director Franco Zeffirelli died in 2019

Zefferelli is remembered for his films and operas.

On This Gay Day | Singer and DJ Boy George was born

Boy George celebrates his 65th birthday today.

On This Gay Day | ‘My Little Pony’ introduced a same-sex couple

The emergence of an animated lesbian pony upset conservative commentators across Australia.

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WA Health reports seven cases of Mpox in the last week

WA Health have highlighted that there have been seven notifications of cases of Mpox in the last week. Health officials are undertaking...

Mpox is back on Perth’s radar: Here’s what the community is doing about it

Mpox cases in Perth are rising and people at risk are encouraged to get vaccinated.

Timely reminder about Mpox as Australian cases increase

Gay, bi, and other men who have sex with men asked to consider mpox as part of their wellbeing routine this winter season.

The Last Mile: Diane Lloyd on the challenges faced by women with HIV

Diane Lloyd has been a prominent voice for women living with HIV over many decades. This year marks 40 years since she was first diagnosed with the virus.

Community

New GRAI publication celebrates 50 fabulous years of Connections

GRAI will launch a publication capturing 50 years of Connections Nightclub, sharing stories of community, resilience and belonging in WA..

Head to Pride Networking Drinks this week

Pride Networking Winter Edition is this coming Wednesday 17 June from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Royal Hotel.

Rainbow Reads will celebrate their first birthday with author Em Readman

Rainbow Reads marks its first birthday with a zine-making workshop for LGBTIQA+ young people at Midland Library led by Em Readman.

HIV advocate Mark Reid honoured in King’s Birthday list

Western Australian HIV advocate Mark Reid has been made a member of the Order of Australia in today's King Birthday honours.

To Adapt is to Endure: An Unfinished History of WAAC

WAAC CEO Daniel Vujcich and Chairperson Conrad Liveris provide an update following the organisation's recent Special General Meeting.

Final call for young people to help shape consent and sex education in Australia

Australian Human Rights Commission urges young people to join a national survey to improve consent education and reduce gender-based violence.

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