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Co3 Contemporary Dance Company Artistic Director Raewyn Hill to step down

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FRONT: Creative youth hub to launch in Perth this holiday season

Every day throughout the program will bring a new adventure, offering a different lineup of activities.

WAAPA’s Premier Visiting Artist Program aims to enhance creative sector

ECU's Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts has kicked off its inaugural Premier Visiting Artist Program.

Urzila Carlson brings new sketch comedy to the ABC

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Glenorchy City Council in Hobart announces first ever LGBTIQA+ Action Plan

The Council unanimously endorsed the five-year Plan and Commitment.

New report finds discrimination against trans and gender diverse Australians is widespread

Released on the International Trans Day of Visibility, Equal Identities examines the barriers trans and gender‑diverse people in Australia face in having their right to equality, dignity and respect upheld.

Caster Semenya speaks out against new gender rules at the Olympics

The South African athlete said it was disappointing that IOC President Kristy Coventry had taken the pathway to blocking participation.

Liberal candidate who was set to replace Moira Deeming withdraws

Dinesh Gourisetty pulls out after it was revealed he wrote a character reference for a now convicted pedophile.

Brent Corrigan raises awareness about traumatic brain injuries

Online trolls criticised the former adult film actor's appearance, but he turned into a chance to learn about traumatic brain injuries.

How media and MPs twist the news to attack transgender people

Everyone deserves health care free of the culture wars.

Victorian Liberal Moira Deeming loses spot on ballot after party vote

Liberal members have opted to have someone else as their candidate at the November election.

Anthony Venn-Brown featured on the ABC ‘Compass’ program

He listens, engages, persuades, and explains why he believes churches can and should be affirming of their LGBTQ members.

St Kilda’s Lance Collard reportedly under investigation for homophobic slur

St Kilda Player Lance Collard is being investigated over alleged gay slurs on the pitch for a second time.

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FRONT: Creative youth hub to launch in Perth this holiday season

Every day throughout the program will bring a new adventure, offering a different lineup of activities.

WAAPA’s Premier Visiting Artist Program aims to enhance creative sector

ECU's Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts has kicked off its inaugural Premier Visiting Artist Program.

Rainbow Futures WA has a new home and need help to furnish the space

The organisation has taken over the space formerly home to Rainbow Community House.

Yirra Yaakin ready ‘Which Way Home’, their first production for 2026

The play follows Tash and her Dad who are going on a road trip. Home to Country - where the sky is higher, and the world stretches out forever.

Culture

Melissa Etheridge goes a little bit country on new album ‘Rise’

New single 'The Other Side of Blue' is a duet with Chris Stapleton.

Bibliophile | ‘The Belly of a Wolf’ is a captivating new work

Julianne Negri uses free verse to create a captivating tale.

Kylie Minogue will be the AFL Grand Final entertainer

Which teams will take to the field in September is unknown, but we have locked in the entertainment.

History

On This Gay Day | Gilbert Baker, designer of the Pride flag, died

The flag he designed in 1976 has become an international symbol for LGBTIOQA+ communities.

On This Gay Day | Poet Paul Verlaine was born in 1844

Verlaine had a passionate relationship with younger poet Arthur Rimbaud.

On This Gay Day | Sky News sacked Mark Latham from 'Outsiders'

The politicians time as a presenter came to an end after a series of controversies.

On This Gay Day | So many things happened

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Lifestyle

100,000 Australians cured of hepatitis C

Hepatitis Australia is launching a new national telehealth service for people at risk of hepatitis C.

‘Insight’ on SBS asks if we’ve got the balance right on transgender medical treatment?

The hour-long program hosted by Kumi Taguchi presents a wide range of viewpoints on the issue.

Human Rights Commission launches survey to gauge young people’s understanding of consent

Young people are encouraged to undertake the survey.

Low dose scans a game changer in beating lung cancer

Lung cancer is Australia’s leading cause of cancer death and for many in the LGBTIQ+ community, it is a bigger risk than most people realise.

Community

WA government launches new podcast series to help LGBTIQA+ people know their rights

'Know your rights. Claim your pride. Conversations about LGBTIQA+SB rights, laws and supports' explores the legal rights of people in the LGBTIQA+SB community.

Hear stories from Perth’s gay rights pioneers

As [art of the Boorloo Heritage Festival four people will share their experiences of Perth's LGBTIQA+ world of the past.

Queer Book Club’s April title is ‘Boulder’ by Eva Baltasar

Published in 2020, it's the second novel by the Catalan poet and writer.

Queer Liberation Boorloo’s Trans Day of Visibility event postponed

Due to the predictions that Perth will be hit with cyclonic weather they've opted to move the event to another date.

Australian Pride in Health + Wellbeing Awards recognise achievers

The awards celebrate the exceptional efforts of organisations for their work in improving LGBTQ+ inclusive service delivery.

Rainbow Futures WA has a new home and need help to furnish the space

The organisation has taken over the space formerly home to Rainbow Community House.

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Co3 Contemporary Dance Company Artistic Director Raewyn Hill to step down

Hill is the company's inaugural Artistic Director and Co-CEO and has led the company for over a decade.

FRONT: Creative youth hub to launch in Perth this holiday season

Every day throughout the program will bring a new adventure, offering a different lineup of activities.

WAAPA’s Premier Visiting Artist Program aims to enhance creative sector

ECU's Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts has kicked off its inaugural Premier Visiting Artist Program.

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Glenorchy City Council in Hobart announces first ever LGBTIQA+ Action Plan

The Council unanimously endorsed the five-year Plan and Commitment.