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WA’s changes to gender recognition laws come into effect today

The new process removes the Gender Reassignment Board and introduces a more streamlined process.
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Paul Zahra signs on as patron of Pride in Diversity

The business leader takes over the role from form QANTAS boss Alan Joyce.
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One Nation’s surprise new senator from Western Australia

One Nation have claimed the sixth senate spot and Tyron Whitten will be heading to Canberra.
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Reformed coalition reveals new front bench with high profile members dropped

Claire Chandler, Sarah Henderson, Jane Hume, Barnaby Joyce and Michael McCormack head to the back bench.

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WA’s changes to gender recognition laws come into effect today

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The new process removes the Gender Reassignment Board and introduces a more streamlined process.

Paul Zahra signs on as patron of Pride in Diversity

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The business leader takes over the role from form QANTAS boss Alan Joyce.

One Nation’s surprise new senator from Western Australia

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One Nation have claimed the sixth senate spot and Tyron Whitten will be heading to Canberra.

Reformed coalition reveals new front bench with high profile members dropped

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Claire Chandler, Sarah Henderson, Jane Hume, Barnaby Joyce and Michael McCormack head to the back bench.

Magda Szubanski reveals cancer diagnosis

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The much-loved comedian says she's getting world class healthcare but faces a tough battle ahead.

Josh Dolega is Tasmania’s newest senator, adding to the ranks of LGBTIQA+ members of parliament

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Dolenga will fill a casual vacancy created by Senator Anne Urquhart moving to the lower house.

Hungary uses new legislation for the first time to ban planned LGBTQ march

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European Union countries are demanding action is taken against the Orbán government.

Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk’s spokesperson comments on arts organisation closures

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They note that both Perth International Cabaret Festival and Propel Youth Arts had struggled to be viable.

YACWA’s FairGround Conference to bring WA youth sector together for change

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FairGround Conference will return this June, providing a space for our state's youth sector to come together and look to the future.
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YACWA’s FairGround Conference to bring WA youth sector together for change

FairGround Conference will return this June, providing a space for our state's youth sector to come together and look to the future.
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On This Gay Day | Louise Pratt delivered her first speech in WA parliament

In 2001, Louise Pratt delivered her inaugural speech to the Western Australian parliament, setting out an agenda for LGBTQ+ law reform.
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2025 WA Health Excellence Awards open for nominations

The awards celebrate those who've made outstanding contributions to our state's public health system.
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Owen Hasluck is ready to take to the stage for ‘Blue’

The play is described as a tender, poetic and emotionally powerful monologue.
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Propel Youth Arts are closing their doors after more than 20 years of supporting young West Australians

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The closure comes after the arts body lost its state government funding.
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Fresh Tracks | The latest tunes worth checking out

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New tunes from Hunx and his Punx, Saint Etienne, Christine and the Queens & Cerrone, Ólafur Arnalds, Alison Goldfrapp, Benedict Cork, KARDI, Robbie Williams, Pulp, Hurts and Purple Disco Machine, Remy Bond and Little Simz.
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Thorne is after some ‘Honey’

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Check out the video that goes with the seductive song.
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On This Gay Day | Transgender trailblazer Christine Jorgensen was born

In 1951 she was the first US citizen to undergo gender reassignment surgery and hormone treatment.
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On This Gay Day | Musician Melissa Etheridge was born

Ehteridge dropped out of college to pursue her rock n roll dreams.
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On This Gay Day | Author Sir Alan Hollinghurst was born

Author Sir Alan Hollinghurst celebrates his 71st birthday today.
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On This Gay Day | Oscar Wilde was found guilty of gross indecency

At the time Wilde was at the height of his career.
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Explore the best food and produce with Plating Up WA

Booking are now been taken at 45 venues across the state.
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2025 WA Health Excellence Awards open for nominations

The awards celebrate those who've made outstanding contributions to our state's public health system.
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Is aged care still failing LGBTI+ people?

A new study shows there's still a challenge in aged care.
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Nominations open for the 2025 WA Mental Health Awards

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognised?
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YACWA’s FairGround Conference to bring WA youth sector together for change

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FairGround Conference will return this June, providing a space for our state's youth sector to come together and look to the future.

Roadmap unveiled to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ youth

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The new mental health strategy is multi-faceted.

Perth marks the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

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The annual event drew a crowd of people paying their respects and taking time remember those lost of HIV/AIDS.

Bears Perth tackle their rugby dilemma

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A lot of rugby fans wanting to sign up to WA's new team have accidently joined the gay social group.

Colin Longworth wins 2025 WA Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering

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Longworth has volunteered at Living Proud for over 40 years.
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LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day is a time for sharing and learning

Ben Bjarnesen, founder of the day, speaks about what everyone needs to be doing to tackle domestic and family violence.

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WA’s changes to gender recognition laws come into effect today

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The new process removes the Gender Reassignment Board and introduces a more streamlined process.
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Paul Zahra signs on as patron of Pride in Diversity

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The business leader takes over the role from form QANTAS boss Alan Joyce.
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One Nation’s surprise new senator from Western Australia

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One Nation have claimed the sixth senate spot and Tyron Whitten will be heading to Canberra.
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Reformed coalition reveals new front bench with high profile members dropped

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Claire Chandler, Sarah Henderson, Jane Hume, Barnaby Joyce and Michael McCormack head to the back bench.
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On This Gay Day | Transgender trailblazer Christine Jorgensen was born

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In 1951 she was the first US citizen to undergo gender reassignment surgery and hormone treatment.

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