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New approach for Albany Pride in 2027

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Perth showcased at the Valencia Gay Games

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On This Gay Day | Activist Sylvia Rivera was born in 1951

Sylvia Rivera was a pioneering transgender activist and a prominent figure in the global LGBTIQ+ rights movement.

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Farley Granger was a film, stage and television star whose career spanned from the 1940s - 1970s.

On This Gay Day | Russian President Vladimir Putin signs anti-gay law

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Survey finds higher rates of LGBTQ+ discrimination in regional Australia

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On This Gay Day | Activist Sylvia Rivera was born in 1951

Sylvia Rivera was a pioneering transgender activist and a prominent figure in the global LGBTIQ+ rights movement.

Village People singer Victor Willis has died aged 74

The lead singer of the Village People co-wrote many of their iconic hits.

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The popular Albany Pride Festival will undergo a makeover in 2027, with organisers opting for a shorter, condensed event .

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Perth showcased at the Valencia Gay Games

A WA delegation is promoting Perth 2030 Gay Games in Valencia, gathering insights and engaging visitors.