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13th Queer Screen Film Fest announces winners

Test wins Queer Screen Film Fest's Emerging Narrative Feature Award as the festival unveils its 2026 on-demand program.
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WAYJO set to celebrate Pride with Queer Anthems

WAYJO, the West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra will team up with singer Queency this November to celebrate Pride.
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WA becomes the last state to introduce legislation on conversion practices

Pressure is building on WA Attorney-General Tony Buti to address the issue.
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High Court rejects Sall Grover appeal in long-running gender case

Australia's High Court declined Giggle's appeal, ending the Giggle v Tickle litigation and leaving discrimination findings intact.

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WA becomes the last state to introduce legislation on conversion practices

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Pressure is building on WA Attorney-General Tony Buti to address the issue.

High Court rejects Sall Grover appeal in long-running gender case

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Australia's High Court declined Giggle's appeal, ending the Giggle v Tickle litigation and leaving discrimination findings intact.

Bill hailed as Tasmania’s best chance to end conversion practices

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Equality Tasmania has backed a proposed conversion practices ban, arguing it would create Australia's strongest protections for LGBTQIA+ people.

Dumped Victorian Liberal Moira Deeming joins Family First

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Former Liberal MP Moira Deeming has joined Family First, becoming its Victorian leader ahead of November's state election.

If we are worried about One Nation, we need to ask why people are voting for it

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Growing support for One Nation reflects declining trust in government, while delayed equality reforms risk undermining confidence among LGBTIQA+ Australians.

Second woman receives life sentence over murder and torture of Sam Nordquist

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Jennifer Quijano received life without parole in the murder of Sam Nordquist, following the sentencing of co-defendant Precious Arzuaga.

What could One Nation’s Secret Harbour win mean for diverse communities in Australia?

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Stevie Lane looks into concerns about One Nation's electoral gains and their potential impact on LGBTIQA+, multicultural, and marginalised communities.

Woman sentenced to life without parole for murder of transgender man Sam Nordquist

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A New York court sentenced Previous Arzuaga to life without parole for the murder of transgender man Sam Nordquist.

Californian woman sentenced over the 2025 murder of her fire captain wife

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Yolanda Marodi has been sentenced after pleading guilty to murdering wife Rebecca Marodi in a domestic violence homicide.
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Golden GRAI Time celebrates the generations that made change possible

Golden GRAI-time was a public celebration of older LGBTI people, their lives and the contribution they have made to the community we know today.
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Pride WA announces PrideFEST 2026 theme

This November PRIDEFEST will celebrate diversity, difference and inclusion.
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WA’s breakout Circular Fashion Festival returns for 2026

Australia's biggest festival of circular fashion is coming into its second year with an expanded program across Perth.
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Nominations open for the 2027 Community Citizen of the Year Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Community Citizen of the Year Awards, recognising volunteers, leaders and community groups.
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WA’s breakout Circular Fashion Festival returns for 2026

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Australia's biggest festival of circular fashion is coming into its second year with an expanded program across Perth.
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City of Perth approves funding for key arts organisations

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City of Perth will invest $1.1 million over three years to support arts organisations, festivals, performances and exhibitions.
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Luna Cinemas conjures up special screenings for ‘Practical Magic 2’

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Practical Magic 2 is in cinemas this week, almost 30 years after the original film was released.
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On This Gay Day | Bob and Rose made its debut on UK television

The show from Russell T Davies explored bisexuality and challenged viewers attitudes.
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On This Gay Day | Remembering Leonard Matlovich

The US airman appeared on the cover of TIME magazine in 1975 sharing that he was gay. He was discharged from the military.
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On This Gay Day | Homosexuality was decriminalised in India

See what else happened on this day in history.
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On This Gay Day | Freddie Mercury, Maurice and Culture Club

It's Freddie Mercury's birthday!
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R U OK? Day encourages LGBTIQA+ communities to check in and make a difference

This Thursday 10 September is R U OK? Day.
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New research with twins looks into the frequency of being transgender

A major twin study found evidence that genetics may influence transgender identity, while environmental factors also contribute.
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Pride Wellbeing Festival returns with free two-day conference

Busselton's Pride Wellbeing Festival will return in October with a free two-day conference exploring LGBTQIA+ inclusion, wellbeing and belonging.
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Celebrate the Guncles! It’s Gay Uncle’s Day

When we posted a video about Gay Uncle's Day we got a lot of feedback.
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Pride WA announces PrideFEST 2026 theme

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This November PRIDEFEST will celebrate diversity, difference and inclusion.

Nominations open for the 2027 Community Citizen of the Year Awards

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Nominations are now open for the 2027 Community Citizen of the Year Awards, recognising volunteers, leaders and community groups.

Perth’s major sporting events unite to build a lasting legacy ahead of the Gay Games 2030

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Perth's three major international sporting events have formed a legacy alliance to share knowledge, boost inclusion and maximise impact.

Out & Loud Festival needs volunteers

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Out & Loud is a choral festival for LGBTQIA+ choirs across Australasia to gather, share and sing together this November.

Rainbow Families round up 200 guests for Barn Dance for Kids

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Children and their families took part in line dancing, games and face painting, while prizes were awarded for the best outfits at Barn Dance for Kids.
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Golden GRAI Time celebrates the generations that made change possible

Golden GRAI-time was a public celebration of older LGBTI people, their lives and the contribution they have made to the community we know today.

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13th Queer Screen Film Fest announces winners

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Test wins Queer Screen Film Fest's Emerging Narrative Feature Award as the festival unveils its 2026 on-demand program.
Culture

WAYJO set to celebrate Pride with Queer Anthems

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WAYJO, the West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra will team up with singer Queency this November to celebrate Pride.
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WA becomes the last state to introduce legislation on conversion practices

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Pressure is building on WA Attorney-General Tony Buti to address the issue.
News

High Court rejects Sall Grover appeal in long-running gender case

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Australia's High Court declined Giggle's appeal, ending the Giggle v Tickle litigation and leaving discrimination findings intact.
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Bill hailed as Tasmania’s best chance to end conversion practices

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Equality Tasmania has backed a proposed conversion practices ban, arguing it would create Australia's strongest protections for LGBTQIA+ people.

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