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Independent MP Helen Haines in critical condition after “attack”

Independent MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition after a vehicle incident outside her Wangaratta office, with investigations ongoing.
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Independent MP Helen Haines in critical condition after “attack”

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Independent MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition after a vehicle incident outside her Wangaratta office, with investigations ongoing.

Tasmanian doctors and health workers back conversion ban bill

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More than 50 Tasmanian health practitioners have endorsed proposed legislation banning conversion practices, arguing the measures will improve wellbeing.

Beau Lamarre-Condon Trial: Jury visits Jesse Baird’s Paddington house

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Jurors visited the Paddington home where Jesse Baird and Luke Davies were allegedly killed as evidence continued.

Türkiye seeks to prosecute pop star Mabel Matiz over same-sex dance scene

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Turkish singer Mabel Matiz faces obscenity charges over a video featuring two men dancing, prompting rights concerns.

Tennessee court grants appeal against manslaughter conviction of transgender woman

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A Tennessee appeals court ordered a new trial in the Paris Lee case, prompting concerns about trans panic defence arguments.

RuPaul’s songwriter and producer Lucian Piane dies aged 46

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Music producer and songwriter Lucian Piane, known for his work with RuPaul and Drag Race, has died aged 46.

Equality Australia call on Labor to support Spender’s anti-discrimination bill

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Religious schools and organisations are currently able to legally discriminate against LGBTQ+ students, teachers and support staff.

More funding for community legal centres

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Western Australia will provide an additional $2 million over two years to help community legal centres manage rising costs.

Just.Equal: Spender Bill to remove religious exemptions too narrow  

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Just.Equal Australia says Allegra Spender's bill is welcome but fails to address religious exemptions affecting LGBTQIA+ people beyond schools.
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Ngala and Rainbow Families partner to deliver inclusive parenting courses

Ngala and Rainbow Families will develop inclusive parenting courses for LGBTQIA+ families, combining professional expertise with lived experience.
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2026 PRIDEFEST program launched

PRIDEFEST 2026 launches with more than 90 events celebrating LGBTQIA+ community, culture and inclusion across Perth throughout November.
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Head to Connections on Friday for the PRIDEFEST program launch sundowner

Head to Connections Nightclub for the 2026 Pride Program Launch.
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Perth Pride Run & Walk returns for 2026

Perth Frontrunners' free Pride Run & Walk returns to Elizabeth Quay with accessible routes, entertainment, coffee and community celebration.
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Madonna teases unreleased Arca collaboration

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Fans are speculating that an unreleased Madonna and Arca collaboration may surface on a deluxe version of Confessions II.
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Bernice Barry and Meg Caddy win 2026 ARA Historical Novel Prize

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Bernice Barry and Meg Caddy have won the 2026 ARA Historical Novel Prize for historical fiction highlighting women and queer histories.
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RuPaul’s Drag Race Lipsync Live locks in 2027 tour

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Drag stars including Hannah Conda, Alyssa Edwards and Kween Kong will tour Australia in March 2027, excluding Perth.
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On This Gay Day | Remembering groundbreaking drag star Divine

Divine found success around the globe in film and music. 
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On This Gay Day | ‘Holding the Man’ author Tim Conigrave died

His memoir became widely acclaimed as queer literature since its publication in 1995.
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On This Gay Day | TV’s ‘Sticky Moments’ had its debut

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On This Gay Day | Oscar Wilde was born

Born in 1854, Oscar Wilde became a literary giant whose work endures and whose prosecution shaped LGBTQIA+ history.
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Today is GiveOUT Day! Donations eligible for dollar matching until midnight

This year almost 150 organisations are participating this year, marking the biggest line-up yet for the cause.
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Virgin Australia Pride Flights are returning to the skies in 2027

Virgin Australia's Pride Flight returns in 2027, connecting Melbourne and Brisbane with Sydney Mardi Gras celebrations and LGBTQIA+ events.
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Comedian Judith Lucy shares breast cancer diagnosis

Comedian and writer Judith Lucy has revealed an early-stage breast cancer diagnosis and urged women to keep up mammogram screenings.
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Olympic legends call for 15,000 plasma donations as shortfall impacts supply

Australian Olympians have joined Lifeblood's campaign urging Australians to donate plasma, helping address a nationwide post-winter shortage.
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Today is GiveOUT Day! Donations eligible for dollar matching until midnight

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This year almost 150 organisations are participating this year, marking the biggest line-up yet for the cause.

Ngala and Rainbow Families partner to deliver inclusive parenting courses

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Ngala and Rainbow Families will develop inclusive parenting courses for LGBTQIA+ families, combining professional expertise with lived experience.

2026 PRIDEFEST program launched

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PRIDEFEST 2026 launches with more than 90 events celebrating LGBTQIA+ community, culture and inclusion across Perth throughout November.

Head to Connections on Friday for the PRIDEFEST program launch sundowner

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Head to Connections Nightclub for the 2026 Pride Program Launch.

Kayla Reay and Lonely Kids Club celebrate Pride with Australian bird-inspired t-shirts

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Queer artist Kayla Reay collaborates with Lonely Kids Club on colourful Pride-themed T-shirts celebrating Australian birds and LGBTQIA+ communities.
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