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Have your say: GRAI wants to hear about home care for older LGBTI people

GRAI is calling on older LGBTI people, their partners, carers, chosen family and other supporters to share their experiences of home care.

Meningococcal B vaccine ineffective in gonorrhoea prevention for men who have sex with men

A randomised control trial has shown the meningococcal B vaccine is ineffective in gonorrhoea prevention for men who have sex with men.

Coleen Lamarre granted bail over alleged witness tampering charges

Coleen Lamarre, the mother of accused double-killer Beau Condon-Lamarre has been released on bail.

Carlotta returns to headline Afterdark

Australian stage icon Carlotta will headline an award-winning lineup of performers in the City of Belmont this winter.

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Coleen Lamarre granted bail over alleged witness tampering charges

Coleen Lamarre, the mother of accused double-killer Beau Condon-Lamarre has been released on bail.

Nigel Farage quits as an MP but says he’ll seek re-election to clear his name

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage resigns as MP and seeks re-election as he faces investigation over million pound payments.

Corrective Services Minister Paul Papalia announces retirement

An early retirement for Paul Papalia will trigger a by-election in Secret Harbour.

Saturday in Perth: two very different rallies about transgender people

Two Perth rallies a block apart highlight sharply contrasting views on transgender rights and proposed changes to Australia’s Sex Discrimination Act.

Draft law against conversion practices welcomed in Tasmania

Equality Tasmania has welcomed a Tasmanian Greens’ bill to prohibit conversion practices that was unveiled for consultation this week.

Türkiye bans gay cruise with Patti LuPone from docking citing moral standards

Türkiye, says it has concerns about a ship filled with gay men and Broadway star Patti Lupone lowering moral standards.

Victorian Liberals hold off decision on Moira Deeming’s future

The Victorian Liberal party will postpone making a decision on the future of first-term MP Moira Deeming.

Moira Deeming launches legal challenge over moves to oust her from the Liberal Party

Moira Deeming seeks court injunction over pre-selection as dispute with Matthew Guy escalates and party considers removing her candidacy.

Trans Justice Project launches national health survey

The initiative will gather critical data which will be used to inform a blueprint for a trans health system that is accessible, affordable, and affirming for everyone who needs it.

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Tanesha Bennell on what to expect at Ngalak Nidja Bilya 2026

A NAIDOC Week fundraiser ball in Perth will celebrate First Nations and LGBTQIA+ communities while supporting grassroots cultural organisations.

Saturday in Perth: two very different rallies about transgender people

Two Perth rallies a block apart highlight sharply contrasting views on transgender rights and proposed changes to Australia’s Sex Discrimination Act.

Connections set to celebrate Madonna all night long

Connections Nightclub is set to celebrate the iconic singer all night long with nothing but Madonna playing in the club.

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.

Culture

The sharpest wit of the Jazz Age comes alive at Venue 360  

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Fresh Tracks | The latest tunes worth checking out

This week we take a listen to new tracks from V8, Luca George, Beyonce, Dean Misdale, and Bananarama.

Montaigne announces 10-year ‘Glorious Heights’ anniversary tour

Queer music icon Montaigne is celebrating a decade of their debut album Glorious Heights with a special tour.

History

On This Gay Day | Sexuality researcher Havelock Ellis died in 1939

Henry Havelock Ellis co-wrote the first medical text book in English that explored homosexuality.

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

LGBTQIA+ rights pioneer Marsha P Johnson passed away on this day in 1992.

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Meningococcal B vaccine ineffective in gonorrhoea prevention for men who have sex with men

A randomised control trial has shown the meningococcal B vaccine is ineffective in gonorrhoea prevention for men who have sex with men.

‘Through Their Eyes’ aims to build connection through LGBTIQA+ stories

A new Australian podcast is setting out to raise awareness of LGBTIQA+ issues and build connection through conversation and storytelling.

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

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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Tanesha Bennell on what to expect at Ngalak Nidja Bilya 2026

A NAIDOC Week fundraiser ball in Perth will celebrate First Nations and LGBTQIA+ communities while supporting grassroots cultural organisations.

‘Through Their Eyes’ aims to build connection through LGBTIQA+ stories

A new Australian podcast is setting out to raise awareness of LGBTIQA+ issues and build connection through conversation and storytelling.

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.

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 .

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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Have your say: GRAI wants to hear about home care for older LGBTI people

GRAI is calling on older LGBTI people, their partners, carers, chosen family and other supporters to share their experiences of home care.

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A randomised control trial has shown the meningococcal B vaccine is ineffective in gonorrhoea prevention for men who have sex with men.

Coleen Lamarre granted bail over alleged witness tampering charges

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