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Timely reminder about mpox as Australian cases increase

Gay, bi, and other men who have sex with men asked to consider mpox as part of their wellbeing routine this winter season.

Decision to be handed down in Giggle versus Tickle case

The decision in the long-running case will be handed down on Friday.

WA politician calls for Question Time to be abolished

Dr Brian Walker from the Legalise Cannabis Party has come up with a bold idea to improve parliament.

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Timely reminder about mpox as Australian cases increase

Gay, bi, and other men who have sex with men asked to consider mpox as part of their wellbeing routine this winter season.

Decision to be handed down in Giggle versus Tickle case

The decision in the long-running case will be handed down on Friday.

Trailblazing basketball star Jason Collins dies aged 47

Collins made history when he came out on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 2013.

Perth’s Boffins Books to close after 37 years

The book store said the increase of people working from home was a factor in their demise.

Senator Tammy Tyrell joins Labor boosting the government’s numbers

Independent Tasmanian senator Tammy Tyrell joins Labor, boosting government numbers but leaving Albanese reliant on Greens or Coalition support still

Health alert urges thousands of patients of retired Sydney dentist to get tested for HIV and Hepatitis

A dental practice with poor record keeping and sanitisation processes has triggered the alert.

Family First party targets specific rainbow families in Mother’s Day salvo

Family First used Mother's Day to argue against same-sex parents, as well as access to surrogacy and IVF, by targeting specific LGBTQIA+ families.

OPINION | Safety is for everyone

"Public safety cannot be selective. It either protects all of us, or it protects none of us."

Budget extends commitment to HIV response

Health groups have welcomed news in the federal budget of continued support for Australia's efforts to eliminate HIV.

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WA politician calls for Question Time to be abolished

Dr Brian Walker from the Legalise Cannabis Party has come up with a bold idea to improve parliament.

Perth’s Boffins Books to close after 37 years

The book store said the increase of people working from home was a factor in their demise.

WAAPA to bring iconic musical ‘Company’ to the State Theatre Centre

Making a splash in 1970 and dominating the Tony Awards, Company is Stephen Sondheim's flashy exploration of finding connection and commitment in a modern world.

OPINION | Safety is for everyone

"Public safety cannot be selective. It either protects all of us, or it protects none of us."

Culture

AGWA to celebrate iconic local artist Stormie Mills with major exhibition

'All the secrets are buried between the oceans and the mountains' opens this August.

German Film Festival pays tribute to Udo Kier with ‘Blood For Dracula’

The HSBC German Film Festival is paying tribute to the great German actor Udo Kier, who passed away late last year.

History

On This Gay Day | In 1983 police arrested Randy Kraft

He is one of the world's worst serial killers.

On This Gay Day | Author Armistead Maupin was born

He's best known for the 'Tales of the City' series.

On This Gay Day | Remembering actor Robert Reed

He's remembered as Mike Brady in 'The Brady Bunch' but there's so much more to his career.

On This Gay Day | Drag drama at theatre bar

In 1988 there was an incident at Arpi's Theatre Bar.

Lifestyle

The Last Mile: Diane Lloyd on the challenges faced by women with HIV

Diane Lloyd has been a prominent voice for women living with HIV over many decades. This year marks 40 years since she was first diagnosed with the virus.

Learn all about sauna etiquette at Steam Works

Sign up for a one-hour workshop exploring the dos and don’ts of Sauna etiquette this Saturday at Steam Works.

Australians for Mental Health welcomes new free mental health therapy for Aussies

The new initiative makes mental health support available to more Australians.

The Last Mile: How do we get more women to get tested?

One of the groups of people who remain at higher risk of being late diagnosed with HIV is women.

Community

Attacks on Queer Prom event raise calls for LGBTIQA+ youth safety

“When these spaces are targeted, it sends a message that young people’s safety is up for debate.”

Get along to Our Place’s IDAHOBIT community event at Midland Youth Hub

The Midland-based LGBTIQA+ youth social group is inviting folks to connect with community this Friday.

New south of the river playgroup launches for Rainbow Families

A new playgroup for rainbow families is launching south of the river this June.

Queer Book Club picks ‘The Dispossessed’ by Ursula K. Le Guin for May

The sci-fi book is one of only three titles to win the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards, three of the top accolades in speculative fiction.

Dean Misdale brings ‘Broadway Bingo’ to The Court

It's the best of bingo and Broadway showtunes!

OPINION | Safety is for everyone

"Public safety cannot be selective. It either protects all of us, or it protects none of us."

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