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Madonna teases unreleased Arca collaboration

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

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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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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RuPaul’s Drag Race Lipsync Live locks in 2027 tour

Drag stars including Hannah Conda, Alyssa Edwards and Kween Kong will tour Australia in March 2027, excluding Perth.

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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.

Azerbaijan reportedly considering Russian style anti-LGBT propaganda law

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Azerbaijan is reportedly considering Russian-style restrictions on LGBTQIA+ content

Belgian minister distances himself from staffer who submitted fake opinion pieces

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A Belgian minister has distanced himself from a staffer accused of submitting fake opinion pieces under a fabricated identity.

High Court rejects Mark Latham appeal over Greenwich defamation action

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Australia's High Court has rejected Mark Latham's final appeal, upholding defamation findings and damages awarded to Alex Greenwich.

Equal Rights Coalition condemns persecution of LGBTIQ+ activists

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The Equal Rights Coalition has denounced increasing persecution of LGBTIQ+ activists worldwide, urging protection of fundamental human rights.

BBC apologises to PinkNews founders over defamatory allegations

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The BBC has apologised and paid compensation after retracting defamatory allegations against PinkNews founders Benjamin Cohen and Anthony James.
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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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Greg Gould creates a Post Modern Speakeasy

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Greg Gould returns to Perth with his jazz-inspired Post Modern Speakeasy show while also appearing in this year's Telethon.
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Spin It: Troye Sivan, Pet Shop Boys, Haai and Andy Bell & Masal

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We check out new discs from Troye Sivan, Pet Shop Boys, Haai and Andy Bell & Masal.
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Arrival at 50: The ABBA album that changed everything

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Celebrating 50 years of Arrival, the landmark ABBA album that delivered enduring hits and cemented worldwide superstardom.
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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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On This Gay Day | In 1976 Lex Watson fronted an angry audience in Mt Isa

The gay rights activist faced many homophobic comments on an ABC TV program.
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On This Gay Day | The short story ‘Brokeback Mountain’ was released

E. Annie Proulx's Brokeback Mountain evolved from an acclaimed short story into a celebrated film, opera and stage production.
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On This Gay Day | Remembering Matthew Shepard

When Matthew Shepard was murdered in 1998 it created global attention to gay hate crimes.
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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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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.

Perth Pride Run & Walk returns for 2026

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Perth Frontrunners' free Pride Run & Walk returns to Elizabeth Quay with accessible routes, entertainment, coffee and community celebration.
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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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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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On This Gay Day | Oscar Wilde was born

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Born in 1854, Oscar Wilde became a literary giant whose work endures and whose prosecution shaped LGBTQIA+ history.
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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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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.

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