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On This Gay Day | ‘That Certain Summer’ premiered in 1972

Hal Holbrook and Martin Sheen played a same-sex couple on TV at a time when there were almost no positive depictions.
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Rainbow Families BOUNCE into Halloween with a spooktacular celebration!

Rainbow families from across Perth gathered at BOUNCE Osborne Park for a Halloween celebration filled with costumes, fun and community.
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Jimmy Somerville blasts LGB Alliance for using Bronski Beat anthem without permission

Jimmy Somerville has condemned the LGB Alliance's use of Smalltown Boy, vowing to have the song removed from its film.
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G Flip forced to cancel Margaret River show due to storms

G Flip's Margaret River performance was cancelled due to severe weather, days after the musician announced their split from Chrishell Stause.

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Jimmy Somerville blasts LGB Alliance for using Bronski Beat anthem without permission

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Jimmy Somerville has condemned the LGB Alliance's use of Smalltown Boy, vowing to have the song removed from its film.

Applause for cross-party Tasmanian conversion ban vote 

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Tasmania’s Lower House has passed legislation banning conversion practices, with Equality Tasmania urging the Upper House to support reform.

Mandurah community responds to calls to remove LGBTIQA+ themed books from library

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Mandurah residents overwhelmingly supported a Falcon Library LGBTQIA+ book display after a social media complaint called for its removal.

Star Observer say they are here to stay

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Community media remains vital for LGBTQIA+ Australians, and supporting independent outlets helps strengthen representation, connection and informed public discussion.

Tasmanian parliament sits late into the night for conversion bill

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Tasmania's conversion practices bill faced lengthy debate as parents of trans children urged MPs to support the legislation.

Friend of Beau Lamarre-Condon recalls road trip where he allegedly disposed of bodies

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Witnesses in the Beau Lamarre-Condon trial described alleged admissions, a rural trip and events following the deaths.

Tasmanian advocates call out transgender surgery report in ‘The Australian’

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Tasmanian LGBTQIA+ advocates and health officials dispute claims that gender-affirming surgeries will increase hospital waiting times.

Amanda Stoker elevated to cabinet as Queensland’s Child Protection Minister

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Former federal senator Amanda Stoker joins Queensland's ministry, taking responsibility for child protection, domestic violence and families.

NSW MP Alex Greenwich nominated for a Global Trailblazer Award

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The Member for Sydney said he is honoured and humbled to be nominated for the award.
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A new chapter for LGBTQIA+ Defence members, veterans and families

GRAI is launching a new book club connecting LGBTQIA+ Defence members, veterans, families and allies through literature and conversation.
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Mandurah community responds to calls to remove LGBTIQA+ themed books from library

Mandurah residents overwhelmingly supported a Falcon Library LGBTQIA+ book display after a social media complaint called for its removal.
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Dr Lauren Butterly appointed to the Federation of Gay Games board

Former Pride WA CEO Lauren Butterly joins the Federation of Gay Games board as Director of Gay Games Quality ahead of Perth 2030.
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Screening Saves Lives: Screening with Pride at Fairday

The Screening Saves Lives marquee is designed for the LGBTIQA+ community to find out information and ask sensitive health questions.
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G Flip and Chrishell Stause announce their relationship has ended

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G Flip and Chrishell Stause have announced their separation, revealing that despite multiple ceremonies they were never legally married.
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Everything But The Girl return to their roots with ‘Young and Dumb’

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British duo Everything But The Girl have shared their new single Young and Dumb and announced that their eleventh album, Blue Resevoir, will be...
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Fresh Tracks | The latest tunes worth checking out

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This week we check out new offerings from PASH, Jace Cameron, Morten Harket, Texas and HRVY.
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On This Gay Day | ‘That Certain Summer’ premiered in 1972

Hal Holbrook and Martin Sheen played a same-sex couple on TV at a time when there were almost no positive depictions.
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On This Gay Day | Remembering actor River Phoenix

River Phoenix passed away on this day in 1993, he was just 23 years old.
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On This Gay Day | In 2014 Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed he is gay

Cook became the first CEO of a Fortune 500 company who was open about their homosexuality. 
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On This Gay Day | We celebrate the poet Sappho

She's remembered as one of the greatest poets but little of her work has survived.
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Focus on the I in LGBTIQA+: October 26 is Intersex Awareness Day

October 26 is Intersex Awareness Day, a day to promote genuine inclusion for people with intersex variations.
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Asexuality in the spotlight: 25 – 31 October is Ace Awareness Week

This week is Ace Week, an annual celebration of all people who fall under the umbrella of asexuality.
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Screening Saves Lives: Screening with Pride at Fairday

The Screening Saves Lives marquee is designed for the LGBTIQA+ community to find out information and ask sensitive health questions.
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NSW MP Alex Greenwich nominated for a Global Trailblazer Award

The Member for Sydney said he is honoured and humbled to be nominated for the award.
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A new chapter for LGBTQIA+ Defence members, veterans and families

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GRAI is launching a new book club connecting LGBTQIA+ Defence members, veterans, families and allies through literature and conversation.

Queer Book Club picks ‘Holding the Man’ for Pride month book

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Perth's Queer Book Club will discuss Timothy Conigrave's landmark HIV/AIDS memoir Holding the Man at its November meeting.

Dr Lauren Butterly appointed to the Federation of Gay Games board

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Former Pride WA CEO Lauren Butterly joins the Federation of Gay Games board as Director of Gay Games Quality ahead of Perth 2030.

Focus on the I in LGBTIQA+: October 26 is Intersex Awareness Day

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October 26 is Intersex Awareness Day, a day to promote genuine inclusion for people with intersex variations.

Asexuality in the spotlight: 25 – 31 October is Ace Awareness Week

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This week is Ace Week, an annual celebration of all people who fall under the umbrella of asexuality.
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Rainbow Families BOUNCE into Halloween with a spooktacular celebration!

Rainbow families from across Perth gathered at BOUNCE Osborne Park for a Halloween celebration filled with costumes, fun and community.

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On This Gay Day | ‘That Certain Summer’ premiered in 1972

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Hal Holbrook and Martin Sheen played a same-sex couple on TV at a time when there were almost no positive depictions.
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Rainbow Families BOUNCE into Halloween with a spooktacular celebration!

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Rainbow families from across Perth gathered at BOUNCE Osborne Park for a Halloween celebration filled with costumes, fun and community.
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Jimmy Somerville blasts LGB Alliance for using Bronski Beat anthem without permission

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Jimmy Somerville has condemned the LGB Alliance's use of Smalltown Boy, vowing to have the song removed from its film.
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G Flip forced to cancel Margaret River show due to storms

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G Flip's Margaret River performance was cancelled due to severe weather, days after the musician announced their split from Chrishell Stause.
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Looking for a good book? Check out the longlist for the Polari Prize

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The Polari Prize returns in 2026, unveiling diverse LGBTQ+ literature longlists after last year's cancellation amid author protests.

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