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Fresh Tracks | The latest tunes worth checking out

New offerings from Lyam, Troye Sivan, ETHAN, DEVAURA, Mette, Cat Burns and more.
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On This Gay Day | Remembering Matthew Shepard

When Matthew Shepard was murdered in 1998 it created global attention to gay hate crimes.
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Greg Gould creates a Post Modern Speakeasy

Greg Gould returns to Perth with his jazz-inspired Post Modern Speakeasy show while also appearing in this year's Telethon.
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Spin It: Troye Sivan, Pet Shop Boys, Haai and Andy Bell & Masal

We check out new discs from Troye Sivan, Pet Shop Boys, Haai and Andy Bell & Masal.

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Just.Equal: Spender Bill to remove religious exemptions too narrow  

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Just.Equal Australia says Allegra Spender's bill is welcome but fails to address religious exemptions affecting LGBTQIA+ people beyond schools.

Azerbaijan reportedly considering Russian style anti-LGBT propaganda law

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Azerbaijan is reportedly considering Russian-style restrictions on LGBTQIA+ content

Belgian minister distances himself from staffer who submitted fake opinion pieces

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A Belgian minister has distanced himself from a staffer accused of submitting fake opinion pieces under a fabricated identity.

High Court rejects Mark Latham appeal over Greenwich defamation action

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Australia's High Court has rejected Mark Latham's final appeal, upholding defamation findings and damages awarded to Alex Greenwich.

Equal Rights Coalition condemns persecution of LGBTIQ+ activists

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The Equal Rights Coalition has denounced increasing persecution of LGBTIQ+ activists worldwide, urging protection of fundamental human rights.

BBC apologises to PinkNews founders over defamatory allegations

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The BBC has apologised and paid compensation after retracting defamatory allegations against PinkNews founders Benjamin Cohen and Anthony James.

Former bishop Christopher Saunders sentenced over sex offences

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Disgraced former Catholic bishop, Christopher Saunders, has been sentence to six and half years behind bars.

Court hears that Lamarre-Condon had access to police bullets

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A Sydney court heard allegations Beau Lamarre-Condon discussed training ammunition and policing responses before the deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

Scruff owners buy rival app Growlr

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Perry Street Software has acquired Growlr and plans a major investment, app rebuild, expanded community engagement and new features.
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Ngala and Rainbow Families partner to deliver inclusive parenting courses

Ngala and Rainbow Families will develop inclusive parenting courses for LGBTQIA+ families, combining professional expertise with lived experience.
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2026 PRIDEFEST program launched

PRIDEFEST 2026 launches with more than 90 events celebrating LGBTQIA+ community, culture and inclusion across Perth throughout November.
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Head to Connections on Friday for the PrideFEST program launch sundowner

Head to Connections Nightclub for the 2026 Pride Program Launch.
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Perth Pride Run & Walk returns for 2026

Perth Frontrunners' free Pride Run & Walk returns to Elizabeth Quay with accessible routes, entertainment, coffee and community celebration.
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Horse Meat Disco add their magic to a Communards classic

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Horse Meat Disco celebrates 40 years of The Communards' iconic Don't Leave Me This Way with a vibrant new remix.
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Urzila Carlson and Nazeem Hussain’s new comedy ‘Separated at Birth’ is due soon

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Urzila Carlson stars alongside Nazeem Hussain in Separated at Birth, a new ABC comedy about divorce and co-parenting.
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Review | ‘The Social Reckoning’ Aaron Sorkin examines Facebook, power and accountability

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Aaron Sorkin's drama explores Facebook's controversies, whistleblower Frances Haugen, and the debate over social media responsibility.
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On This Gay Day | Remembering Matthew Shepard

When Matthew Shepard was murdered in 1998 it created global attention to gay hate crimes.
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On This Gay Day | Virginia Woolf's 'Orlando' is published

Orlando, Longtime Companion, Cleeve Jones, Jean Cocteau and much more in today's post.
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On This Gay Day | Nona Hendryx was born in 1944

The singer was part of LaBelle before launching her successful solo career.
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On This Gay Day | In 2017 Karina Okotel said many marriage equality supporters were racist

The claims from the Liberal Party's Victorian Vice President were one of the more memorable moments of the campaign.
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Virgin Australia Pride Flights are returning to the skies in 2027

Virgin Australia's Pride Flight returns in 2027, connecting Melbourne and Brisbane with Sydney Mardi Gras celebrations and LGBTQIA+ events.
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Comedian Judith Lucy shares breast cancer diagnosis

Comedian and writer Judith Lucy has revealed an early-stage breast cancer diagnosis and urged women to keep up mammogram screenings.
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Olympic legends call for 15,000 plasma donations as shortfall impacts supply

Australian Olympians have joined Lifeblood's campaign urging Australians to donate plasma, helping address a nationwide post-winter shortage.
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We value connection, but are drifting apart

New research finds Australians value connection and belonging, but many feel increasingly disconnected, with implications for mental health.
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2026 PRIDEFEST program launched

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PRIDEFEST 2026 launches with more than 90 events celebrating LGBTQIA+ community, culture and inclusion across Perth throughout November.

Head to Connections on Friday for the PrideFEST program launch sundowner

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Head to Connections Nightclub for the 2026 Pride Program Launch.

Kayla Reay and Lonely Kids Club celebrate Pride with Australian bird-inspired t-shirts

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Queer artist Kayla Reay collaborates with Lonely Kids Club on colourful Pride-themed T-shirts celebrating Australian birds and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Perth Pride Run & Walk returns for 2026

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Perth Frontrunners' free Pride Run & Walk returns to Elizabeth Quay with accessible routes, entertainment, coffee and community celebration.

Celebrate 25 years of OUTdance at their Silver Soirée

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Perth's same-sex dance group OUTdance will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a swish soirée.
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Ngala and Rainbow Families partner to deliver inclusive parenting courses

Ngala and Rainbow Families will develop inclusive parenting courses for LGBTQIA+ families, combining professional expertise with lived experience.

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Fresh Tracks | The latest tunes worth checking out

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New offerings from Lyam, Troye Sivan, ETHAN, DEVAURA, Mette, Cat Burns and more.
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On This Gay Day | Remembering Matthew Shepard

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When Matthew Shepard was murdered in 1998 it created global attention to gay hate crimes.
Culture

Greg Gould creates a Post Modern Speakeasy

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Greg Gould returns to Perth with his jazz-inspired Post Modern Speakeasy show while also appearing in this year's Telethon.
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Spin It: Troye Sivan, Pet Shop Boys, Haai and Andy Bell & Masal

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We check out new discs from Troye Sivan, Pet Shop Boys, Haai and Andy Bell & Masal.
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Just.Equal: Spender Bill to remove religious exemptions too narrow  

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Just.Equal Australia says Allegra Spender's bill is welcome but fails to address religious exemptions affecting LGBTQIA+ people beyond schools.

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