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22 – 28 April is Lesbian Visibility Week

April 22 - 28 is Lesbian Visibility Week, an opportunity to celebrate and uplift the stories, achievements and successes of lesbians in our communities.

Miriam Margolyes heads to Broken Hill

Actor and travel enthusiast Miriam Margolyes delivers the third instalment of her Impossibly Australian series on ABC tonight.

On This Gay Day | There was a big announcement about AIDS research

On this day in 1984 the USA's Secretary for Health and Human Services Margaret Heckler called a press conference and made a brief announcement.

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22 – 28 April is Lesbian Visibility Week

April 22 - 28 is Lesbian Visibility Week, an opportunity to celebrate and uplift the stories, achievements and successes of lesbians in our communities.

Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson says gender treatments are sound and appropriate

Western Australia's Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has dismissed calls from the Liberal party to ban puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones from being available to...

Libby Mettam says Liberals yet to reach position on abolishing gender board

WA Liberal leader Libby Metham has revealed that her party is yet to reach a position on whether they will support proposed legislation to...

Perspectives from adult victims and survivors of child sexual abuse sought 

A world first research project led by Monash University experts is seeking perspectives from adult victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation,...

Libby Mettam says transgender health policy is not ideological

WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam has insisted that her party's new policy that calls for a ban on transgender youth being able to access...

Libby Mettam’s stance against transgender healthcare challenged

National LGBTI+ lobby group, Just.Equal Australia, has criticised the WA Liberal Party for “failing to understand” the difference between transgender healthcare in the UK...

Libby Mettam: Liberal government would ban puberty blockers and review treatments

WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam says if her party is returned to government at the 2025 state election, they will ban the use of puberty blockers and cross sex hormones in treating young people experiencing gender dysphoria.

Billy Porter to be honoured with Outspoken Award

Multi-hyphenate talent Billy Porter will be celebrated for his contributions to advancing awareness and equality for LGBTIQ+ people around the world at an awards...

Gay and bisexual men diagnosed with mpox faced substantial stigma

Gay and bisexual men who contracted mpox during the 2022 outbreak faced significant stigma according to new research from the University College London (UCL)....

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Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson says gender treatments are sound and appropriate

Western Australia's Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has dismissed calls...

Libby Mettam says Liberals yet to reach position on abolishing gender board

WA Liberal leader Libby Metham has revealed that her...

Artrage announce new winter festival RE//PERTH

Artrage, the organisation behind Fringe World and Rooftop Movies...

Libby Mettam says transgender health policy is not ideological

WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam has insisted that her...

Culture

Scott Hoying shares new song ‘Mad About You’

Scott Hoying has shared his new song Mad About You. Hoying is best known as a member of the vocal group Pentatonix and camp...

Juicy Fest announces line up

Juicy Fest has announced a massive line-up for their 2025 outing. The touring festival will featuring influential R&B and hip hop superstars including Ludacris, Akon, Tyga, Keyshia...

Musician Labi Siffre reflects on racism and homophobia

British musician Labi Siffre has reflected on his experiences of racism and homophobia in a rare interview with The Big Issue. Siffre released a...

History

On This Gay Day | There was a big announcement about AIDS research

On this day in 1984 the USA's Secretary for Health and Human Services Margaret Heckler called a press conference and made a brief announcement.

On This Gay Day | ‘Strange Bedfellows’ was released

Twenty years ago the Australian film Stange Bedfellows made...

On This Gay Day | Economist John Maynard Keyes died in 1946

Economist John Maynard Keyes died on this day in...

On This Gay Day | The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert

In 1992 musicians gathered to raise awareness about AIDS On...

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WA Mental Health Week: Empowering our Communities

WA Mental Health Week will return for 2024 this October, celebrating this year's theme Empowering our Communities, Thriving Workforces.

Astro-Gastronomy? Chef creates recipes for your zodiac sign

An Austrian-based chef has launched a new recipe series, setting out to tailor flavours and textures to the twelve signs of the zodiac.

Modus Vivendi’s new fashion line is inspired by soccer

Fashion label Modus Vivendi has revealed their latest offering - The Soccer Swimwear Line.

What to do if you discover some abandoned kittens

It's the season of kittens and local animal shelter the Cat Haven has shared that they are desperate for support whether it be donations, adopting a kitten or signing up to be a temporary caregiver.

Community

Get into ‘The Renaissance Experience’ at Connections

Local drag artist Moesha is celebrating a decade of drag with her first production show, celebrating Ballroom culture and Beyoncé.

Pride WA Networking returns to The Royal this April

Pride WA's community networking event is coming back to Perth's Royal Hotel on Wednesday, 17 April.

Head to ukulele jam and show off your strumming skills

Perth's recently formed Rainbow Ukulele club are having a...

Get down on the Sapphic Disco dancefloor

One of Boorloo's newest queer events is making a...

Huntley Social coming to Lucy’s Love Shack this Friday

The long-running queer dance party Huntley Social is sliding...

Join Perth Spectres Basketball Club for a Train & Play day

Perth Spectres, our local LGBTIQA+ basketball club, are inviting community to join in their regular Train and Play sessions. The free sessions are open to...

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Actor and travel enthusiast Miriam Margolyes delivers the third instalment of her Impossibly Australian series on ABC tonight.

On This Gay Day | There was a big announcement about AIDS research

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