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Harriet Shing to quit politics after ministry exit

Victorian minister Harriet Shing will leave parliament at the next election after announcing her departure from the ministry.

City of Perth reject plans for sex-on-premises venue Pink Rabbit Club

Pink Rabbit director Nick Needham will appeal to the State Administrative Tribunal after Perth councilors rejected the venue proposal.

Author Benjamin Alire Sáenz dies aged 71

Award-winning author Benjamin Alire Sáenz, best known for his Aristotle and Dante series, has died aged 71 after illness.

Madonna to perform at WorldPride in Amsterdam

Madonna is set to appear at WorldPride Amsterdam as Confessions II continues chart success across multiple countries worldwide.

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Harriet Shing to quit politics after ministry exit

Victorian minister Harriet Shing will leave parliament at the next election after announcing her departure from the ministry.

City of Perth reject plans for sex-on-premises venue Pink Rabbit Club

Pink Rabbit director Nick Needham will appeal to the State Administrative Tribunal after Perth councilors rejected the venue proposal.

Author Benjamin Alire Sáenz dies aged 71

Award-winning author Benjamin Alire Sáenz, best known for his Aristotle and Dante series, has died aged 71 after illness.

AIDS 2026 opens with stark declaration that global targets are not being achieved

AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference is underway in Rio de Janeiro.

Just.Equal to survey Secret Harbour candidates on LGBTIQA+ law reform

Just.Equal is seeking answers from all candidates on where they stand on WA's Equal Opportunity Act.

Moira Deeming quits the Liberal party after being dropped as a candidate

Victorian MP Moira Deeming has resigned from the Liberal Party, becoming an independent after disendorsement and ongoing political controversy.

Ben Carroll is the new premier of Victoria

Ben Carroll has replaced Jacinta Allan as Victoria's premier, giving him only months to prepare for November's election.

Pauline Hanson loses appeal on Mehreen Faruqi racial discrimination finding

Appeal court upholds finding that Pauline Hanson breached the Racial Discrimination Act over comments directed at Mehreen Faruqi.

Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed by police

Police say the main suspect in Berlin's Pride celebration attack was shot dead after allegedly attacking officers.

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City of Perth reject plans for sex-on-premises venue Pink Rabbit Club

Pink Rabbit director Nick Needham will appeal to the State Administrative Tribunal after Perth councilors rejected the venue proposal.

Just.Equal to survey Secret Harbour candidates on LGBTIQA+ law reform

Just.Equal is seeking answers from all candidates on where they stand on WA's Equal Opportunity Act.

‘ˈalkəmē UNLEASHED’ is loaded with local talent that doesn’t hold back

Sinista Entertainment is bringing a talent spectacular to Metro City this Friday that aspires to be unlike anything you've seen before.

WAAC and HepatitisWA come together as thread: community + health

"The name is new, but the work behind it, and the commitment to the communities we serve, continues."

Culture

Fresh Tracks | The latest tunes worth checking out

New tracks from MNEK, Natalie Imbruglia, Kasey Musgraves, Jace Cameron, Boy Harsher and Tsatsamis.

Wentworth favourites return in new spin-off series

The Wentworth franchise returns with a new spin-off following Boomer, Lou and Franky as they rebuild life outside prison.

Vincent Hooper on bringing adult pantomime ‘Throbbin’ Wood’ to Perth

Director Vincent Hooper discusses adult pantomime, audience participation and bringing the cheeky comedy of 'Throbbin' Wood' to Perth.

History

On This Gay Day | In 1981 a newspaper revealed Martina Navratilova was a lesbian

Navratilova won 59 Grand Slam titles across the singles and doubles categories in a career that spanned the 1970s and 1980s.

On This Gay Day | Choreographer Jerome Robbins died in 1998

Jerome Robbins made his mark in cinema and theatre.

On This Gay Day | 'Beautiful Thing' made its theatrical debut

It would soon be turned into a film and be restaged many times in the following decades.

On This Gay Day | The acronym AIDS is proposed in Washington

On this day in 1982, the acronym AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is first proposed at a meeting in Washington.

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Young Australians recognised at the 2026 Achiever Awards

The Awards celebrate young people aged 15 - 25 who are or have been in the care of the Department of Communities.

Young West Aussies invited to take the Minister’s Innovation Challenge

Young people across Western Australia are invited to put their entrepreneurial skills to the test in the Minister's Innovation Challenge.

‘CatVideoFest’ offers a unique cinema experience and helps animals in need

Life is tough out here for humans and felines alike!

What is International Non-Binary People Day and why it matters

Explaining International Non-Binary People Day, its origins, and what non-binary identity means, with guidance on being an inclusive ally.

Community

WAAC and HepatitisWA come together as thread: community + health

"The name is new, but the work behind it, and the commitment to the communities we serve, continues."

Get ready for Wear It Purple Day

Wear It Purple Day has revealed its 2026 theme, Colours of Courage.

Could you be the PrideFEST Production Manager?

Pride WA are seeking someone to run the annual Pridefest.

Rainbow Futures secures $100,000 Lotterywest grant for community hub

Rainbow Futures WA receives $100,000 Lotterywest grant to support its new North Perth hub, strengthening inclusion and community wellbeing across WA.

Perth Pride Choir have a quiz night to raise funds for Out & Loud

The Perth Pride Choir is inviting everyone to their next fundraiser, a Quiz Night on Saturday 15 August.

Support Perth Frontrunners at their annual quiz night

Perth Frontrunners will host its annual trivia fundraiser in Maylands, bringing community members together for prizes, fun and support.

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Harriet Shing to quit politics after ministry exit

Victorian minister Harriet Shing will leave parliament at the next election after announcing her departure from the ministry.

City of Perth reject plans for sex-on-premises venue Pink Rabbit Club

Pink Rabbit director Nick Needham will appeal to the State Administrative Tribunal after Perth councilors rejected the venue proposal.

Author Benjamin Alire Sáenz dies aged 71

Award-winning author Benjamin Alire Sáenz, best known for his Aristotle and Dante series, has died aged 71 after illness.

Madonna to perform at WorldPride in Amsterdam

Madonna is set to appear at WorldPride Amsterdam as Confessions II continues chart success across multiple countries worldwide.

On This Gay Day | In 1981 a newspaper revealed Martina Navratilova was a lesbian

Navratilova won 59 Grand Slam titles across the singles and doubles categories in a career that spanned the 1970s and 1980s.