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Perth Steam Works to be inducted into Proud Awards Hall of Fame

Perth Steam Works marks its 30th anniversary while preparing for Proud Awards Hall of Fame recognition and community celebrations.

Michael Bowyer: ’22 Things I’ll Never Do Again’

Comedian Michael Bowyer draws on adventures from all seven continents for his sixth solo show, 22 Things I’ll Never Do Again.

The Cowgays have teamed up with Alyssa Edwards

Queer country trio The Cowgays collaborate with Alyssa Edwards on See You in Texas, celebrating LGBTQIA+ visibility in country music.

Barn Dance 2026 – One of Perth’s best nights out!

City Farm in East Perth was filled with plaid shirts, Stetsons, big belt buckles, boots and bandanas.

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Senator Penny Allman-Payne says Queensland government’s ban on gender care opens door to more discrimination

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Australian government will apologise to LGBTIQA+ veterans

The Federal Government will formally apologise to LGBTIQA+ veterans harmed by discriminatory military policies, with calls for compensation.

Crackdown against LGBTIQA+ community in Türkiye continues

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Michaelia Cash fails in bid to revive Sex Discrimination Act amendment bill

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Largest trans sex and health survey highlights resilience and progress

The second Australian Trans and Gender Diverse Sexual Health Survey paints an encouraging picture of progress in Australia.

The Last Mile | HIV diagnoses in Australia show more work needed to reach some groups

Australia has achieved global HIV testing and treatment targets, but late diagnoses and disparities among key communities remain.

Calls for Wear It Purple Day to be banned

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Police in Türkiye raid multiple LGBTIQA+ and HIV organisations as part of crackdown

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Perth Steam Works to be inducted into Proud Awards Hall of Fame

Perth Steam Works marks its 30th anniversary while preparing for Proud Awards Hall of Fame recognition and community celebrations.

Michael Bowyer: ’22 Things I’ll Never Do Again’

Comedian Michael Bowyer draws on adventures from all seven continents for his sixth solo show, 22 Things I’ll Never Do Again.

Barn Dance 2026 – One of Perth’s best nights out!

City Farm in East Perth was filled with plaid shirts, Stetsons, big belt buckles, boots and bandanas.

Join the Transgender Insurgency

WA Greens have announced a community event that playfully references Pauline Hanson's comments about a so-called transgender insurgency.

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Rainbow Families and Pride WA to celebrate family diversity at AWESOME Festival

Two leading LGBTIQA+ organisations are joining Barking Gecko Arts to shine a light on rainbow families as part of AWESOME Festival.

Out & Loud Festival: 400 singers come together for Out & Loud Gala this November

Perth Pride Choir is bringing the Out & Loud Choral Festival to our city for the first time later this year.

Alan Carr honoured by the British television industry

Alan Carr was left emotional after receiving the National Television Awards' Special Recognition Award during a surprise presentation by friends.

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On This Gay Day | The TV series M*A*S*H premiered

One of the show's most memorable characters would be the dress-loving Corporal Klinger.

On This Gay Day | Australia updated passport gender rules

The changes were brought in by the Gillard Labor government.

On This Gay Day | Dancer and choreographer Isadora Duncan died in 1927

Pioneering dancer Isadora Duncan revolutionised modern dance, overcame hardship, taught internationally, and left a lasting artistic legacy.

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The Last Mile | Victoria launches virtual elimination of HIV goal

Victoria's HIV sector is urging political parties to fund ambitious reforms aimed at virtually eliminating HIV transmission by 2030.

The Last Mile | HIV diagnoses in Australia show more work needed to reach some groups

Australia has achieved global HIV testing and treatment targets, but late diagnoses and disparities among key communities remain.

R U OK? Day encourages LGBTIQA+ communities to check in and make a difference

This Thursday 10 September is R U OK? Day.

New research with twins looks into the frequency of being transgender

A major twin study found evidence that genetics may influence transgender identity, while environmental factors also contribute.

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Barn Dance 2026 – One of Perth’s best nights out!

City Farm in East Perth was filled with plaid shirts, Stetsons, big belt buckles, boots and bandanas.

Join the Transgender Insurgency

WA Greens have announced a community event that playfully references Pauline Hanson's comments about a so-called transgender insurgency.

Rainbow Families and Pride WA to celebrate family diversity at AWESOME Festival

Two leading LGBTIQA+ organisations are joining Barking Gecko Arts to shine a light on rainbow families as part of AWESOME Festival.

Out & Loud Festival: 400 singers come together for Out & Loud Gala this November

Perth Pride Choir is bringing the Out & Loud Choral Festival to our city for the first time later this year.

Golden GRAI Time celebrates the generations that made change possible

Golden GRAI-time was a public celebration of older LGBTI people, their lives and the contribution they have made to the community we know today.

Perth Steam Works to be inducted into Proud Awards Hall of Fame

Perth Steam Works marks its 30th anniversary while preparing for Proud Awards Hall of Fame recognition and community celebrations.

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Perth Steam Works to be inducted into Proud Awards Hall of Fame

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