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The film industry awards season gets underway with the Palm Springs International Film Awards

Colman Domingo was one of the award recipients for his work in 'Sing Sing'.

On This Gay Day | The Brunswick Four were arrested

In 1974 four women took a stand against homophobia in Toronto Canada.

Review: The Seed of the Sacred Fig

The acclaimed film is coming to the Perth Festival this month.

Soldiers caught stealing Pride flags avoid convictions

The lesbian couple they targeted forgave them via a restorative justice program.

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The film industry awards season gets underway with the Palm Springs International Film Awards

Colman Domingo was one of the award recipients for his work in 'Sing Sing'.

Soldiers caught stealing Pride flags avoid convictions

The lesbian couple they targeted forgave them via a restorative justice program.

Wearing pink socks can see you end up in court in Russia

Russia is targeting people for wearing clothing that is not manly enough.

Eleven teens arrested in Chicago over dating app attack

Police said the alleged incident is a 'post and boast' crime.

President Biden recognises Americans who fought for marriage equality

In the final days of his presidency, President Biden has praised 20 outstanding US citizens for their life's work., including marriage equality advocates.

World class ski jumper Andrzej Stekala comes out and shares heartbreak

In a social media post the athlete told fans he wanted them to know who he really is.

Living Proud celebrate 50 years of service to WA’s LGBTIQA+ communities

The organisation has a new logo and big plans for the year ahead.

A good news story: Camp for kids with HIV closes as there are so few kids who are born with HIV

The camp in Minnesota has been in operation for almost thirty years.

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Community member Gary Martin passes away aged 60

Martin was a life member of Bears Perth and a well known community photographer.

New family and domestic violence initiative to support LGBTIQA+SB communities

Living Proud has announced a new initiative in partnership with Ruah Community Services.

$1 million worth of grants available for suicide prevention projects

Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson says funding will be provided to community led projects.

WA government plans to make sport more accessible by opening up school facilities

new $10 million inititiative will enable more community groups to access public school facilities.

Culture

Lorraine James starts the New Year with a new EP

Download the latest offering from Bandcamp.

Fringe World: Head First Acrobats brew two tasty new shows

The boys are back in town with Elixir Revived and Crème de la Crème.

Actor Linda Lavin dies aged 87 while new comedy series ‘Mid-Century Modern’ was in production

The series still had three episodes to film at the time of her death.

History

On This Gay Day | The Brunswick Four were arrested

In 1974 four women took a stand against homophobia in Toronto Canada.

On This Gay Day | In 1982 the fight against HIV begins

The Gay Men's Health Crisis Inc was the first group dedicated to tacking what would later be identified as HIV.

On This Gay Day | Author Ethel Richardson was born

Her work was published under the pseudonym Henry Handel Richardson.

On This Gay Day | Author Charles Beaumont was born

Beaumont is remembered for his short story 'A Crooked Man'.

Lifestyle

Department of Health issues fresh warning over mpox cases in Western Australia

15 cases of mpox have been reported in WA since October, with most acquired locally, in the gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men population. 

Praise for the government’s LGBTIQA+ Health Plan continues to flow

Prominent health and community groups have voiced their support.

La Trobe awarded $2 million for LGBTIQA+ population surveys

Two surveys as part of the Commonwealth’s National Action Plan for the Health and Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ People.

Community

Housing First Homelessness Advisory Group seeking new members

Do you have lived experience of being homeless?

Melbourne gets ready to celebrate with Midsumma

The LGBTIQA+ festival returns in January 2025.

Community member Gary Martin passes away aged 60

Martin was a life member of Bears Perth and a well known community photographer.

New family and domestic violence initiative to support LGBTIQA+SB communities

Living Proud has announced a new initiative in partnership with Ruah Community Services.

Historic inclusion for LGBTQIA+ Carers in the National Carers Strategy

GRAI (GLBTI Rights in Ageing Inc) say the launch...

Living Proud celebrate 50 years of service to WA’s LGBTIQA+ communities

The organisation has a new logo and big plans for the year ahead.

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The film industry awards season gets underway with the Palm Springs International Film Awards

Colman Domingo was one of the award recipients for his work in 'Sing Sing'.

On This Gay Day | The Brunswick Four were arrested

In 1974 four women took a stand against homophobia in Toronto Canada.

Review: The Seed of the Sacred Fig

The acclaimed film is coming to the Perth Festival this month.

Soldiers caught stealing Pride flags avoid convictions

The lesbian couple they targeted forgave them via a restorative justice program.

On This Gay Day | In 1982 the fight against HIV begins

The Gay Men's Health Crisis Inc was the first group dedicated to tacking what would later be identified as HIV.