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Radicalised Singaporean teens jailed for planning attack on LGBT school mates

Singapore authorities have detained three radicalised teenagers, including one accused of plotting attacks against LGBTIQA+ students.

Basketball star Brittney Griner files for divorce

WNBA star Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from wife Cherelle, seeking joint custody of their two-year-old son.

Bananarama’s ‘More Than Physical’ gets a makeover

DJ Luke Mornay remixes Bananarama's More Than Physical as part of the 40th anniversary reissue of True Confessions.

On This Gay Day | Author James Baldwin was born

Baldwin wrote many famous works including 'Giovanni's Room', 'Go Tell It on The Mountain', and 'If Beale Street Could Talk'.

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Radicalised Singaporean teens jailed for planning attack on LGBT school mates

Singapore authorities have detained three radicalised teenagers, including one accused of plotting attacks against LGBTIQA+ students.

Basketball star Brittney Griner files for divorce

WNBA star Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from wife Cherelle, seeking joint custody of their two-year-old son.

Senate committee backs recognition and apology for LGBTI veterans impacted by historic defence policies

LGBTI advocates have welcomed Senate recommendations recognising veterans harmed by discriminatory Defence policies while continuing to seek financial redress.

UK High Court clears the way for puberty blocker trial to proceed

UK High Court rejects challenge to King's College London puberty blocker study, allowing recruitment for the Pathways trial to begin.

Kween Kong and Bebe Babow accuse The Astor Theatre of racist behaviour

Kween Kong and Bebe Babow allege racist treatment at Perth's Astor Theatre, while management strongly denies the accusations.

Harriet Shing to quit politics after ministry exit

Victorian minister Harriet Shing will leave parliament at the next election after announcing her departure from the ministry.

City of Perth reject plans for sex-on-premises venue Pink Rabbit Club

Pink Rabbit director Nick Needham will appeal to the State Administrative Tribunal after Perth councilors rejected the venue proposal.

Author Benjamin Alire Sáenz dies aged 71

Award-winning author Benjamin Alire Sáenz, best known for his Aristotle and Dante series, has died aged 71 after illness.

AIDS 2026 opens with stark declaration that global targets are not being achieved

AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference is underway in Rio de Janeiro.

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Senate committee backs recognition and apology for LGBTI veterans impacted by historic defence policies

LGBTI advocates have welcomed Senate recommendations recognising veterans harmed by discriminatory Defence policies while continuing to seek financial redress.

Kween Kong and Bebe Babow accuse The Astor Theatre of racist behaviour

Kween Kong and Bebe Babow allege racist treatment at Perth's Astor Theatre, while management strongly denies the accusations.

City of Perth reject plans for sex-on-premises venue Pink Rabbit Club

Pink Rabbit director Nick Needham will appeal to the State Administrative Tribunal after Perth councilors rejected the venue proposal.

Just.Equal to survey Secret Harbour candidates on LGBTIQA+ law reform

Just.Equal is seeking answers from all candidates on where they stand on WA's Equal Opportunity Act.

Culture

‘ˈalkəmē UNLEASHED’ is loaded with local talent that doesn’t hold back

Sinista Entertainment is bringing a talent spectacular to Metro City this Friday that aspires to be unlike anything you've seen before.

Gregg Araki’s ‘I Want Your Sex’ coming to Luna this August

The latest from iconic director and pioneer of New Queer Cinema, Gregg Araki, is coming to Perth screens in just a few weeks.

History

On This Gay Day | Author James Baldwin was born

Baldwin wrote many famous works including 'Giovanni's Room', 'Go Tell It on The Mountain', and 'If Beale Street Could Talk'.

On This Gay Day | ‘Diana: A Strange Autobiography’ was published in 1939

A pioneering lesbian novel with a rare happy ending, Diana: A Strange Autobiography was released in the 1930s.

On This Gay Day | Author and intellectual Gore Vidal died in 2012

He was a prolific author and social commentator.

On This Gay Day | In 1981 a newspaper revealed Martina Navratilova was a lesbian

Navratilova won 59 Grand Slam titles across the singles and doubles categories in a career that spanned the 1970s and 1980s.

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Young Australians recognised at the 2026 Achiever Awards

The Awards celebrate young people aged 15 - 25 who are or have been in the care of the Department of Communities.

Young West Aussies invited to take the Minister’s Innovation Challenge

Young people across Western Australia are invited to put their entrepreneurial skills to the test in the Minister's Innovation Challenge.

‘CatVideoFest’ offers a unique cinema experience and helps animals in need

Life is tough out here for humans and felines alike!

What is International Non-Binary People Day and why it matters

Explaining International Non-Binary People Day, its origins, and what non-binary identity means, with guidance on being an inclusive ally.

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WAAC and HepatitisWA come together as thread: community + health

"The name is new, but the work behind it, and the commitment to the communities we serve, continues."

Get ready for Wear It Purple Day

Wear It Purple Day has revealed its 2026 theme, Colours of Courage.

Could you be the PrideFEST Production Manager?

Pride WA are seeking someone to run the annual Pridefest.

Rainbow Futures secures $100,000 Lotterywest grant for community hub

Rainbow Futures WA receives $100,000 Lotterywest grant to support its new North Perth hub, strengthening inclusion and community wellbeing across WA.

Perth Pride Choir have a quiz night to raise funds for Out & Loud

The Perth Pride Choir is inviting everyone to their next fundraiser, a Quiz Night on Saturday 15 August.

Support Perth Frontrunners at their annual quiz night

Perth Frontrunners will host its annual trivia fundraiser in Maylands, bringing community members together for prizes, fun and support.

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