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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.

Kirralie Smith and Binary lose appeal against vilification finding

Kirralie Smith, the CEO of anti-transgender organisation Binary, has lost an appeal against a vilification finding in the New South Wales Supreme Court.

WA court rules that transgender woman should stay in male prison for now

WA's Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a transgender prisoner's transfer to a women's facility pending appeal proceedings.

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Queensland pole dancing studio sued over trans discrimination

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WA government launches bid to stop trans prisoner switching jails

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

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Mpox cases continue to increase in Western Australia

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

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Good Day Sunshine returns to Margaret River for 2026 outing

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Frank Ocean still keeps fans guessing ahead of the 10th anniversary of ‘Blonde’

As Blonde approaches its tenth anniversary, Frank Ocean remains elusive, balancing filmmaking plans with ongoing speculation about new music.

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Young Australians recognised at the 2026 Achiever Awards

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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

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

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

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WA court rules that transgender woman should stay in male prison for now

WA's Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a transgender prisoner's transfer to a women's facility pending appeal proceedings.