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Ella Prince returns to Perth for Black Swan Theatre’s adaptation of Tim Winton’s 'The Shepherd’s Hut', exploring masculinity and connection.

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.”

Parents at Adelaide school plan protest against IDAHOBIT event

Parents say IDAHOBIT Day is "woke" and part of an "gender ideology" push.

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.

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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.”

Parents at Adelaide school plan protest against IDAHOBIT event

Parents say IDAHOBIT Day is "woke" and part of an "gender ideology" push.

Private Lives 4: Australia’s largest LGBTIQA+ health survey now open

Australia's largest national health and wellbeing survey for LGBTIQA+ adults is now open.

Indonesian government defends Cabinet Secretary accused of being gay

An Indonesian politician accused a rival of being gay in a video later removed for hate speech, prompting condemnation from officials and rights groups.

Florida man arrested after allegedly beating a five-year-old boy for being gay

Florida police arrested Andre Brown Jr after allegedly abusing three children, including a 5‑year‑old boy he believed was gay, prompting hate‑crime charges.

Police in Louisiana arrest two people over Grindr robberies

A team of investigators from the Slidell Police Department in Louisiana have arrested two men over a series of robberies and extortion attempts carried out via dating app Grindr.

UK: Two people arrested for allegedly advising immigrants to pretend to be gay

The arrests came after a series of raids on businesses supplying immigration advice, and in the wake of an undercover BBC report that exposed the practice.

Drewitt‑Barlow arrest: Surrogacy advocates accused of rape and exploitation

Barrie and Scott Drewitt‑Barlow face rape and trafficking charges, denying allegations as prosecutors outline claims of grooming and exploitation.

One Nation wins first ever lower house federal seat

One Nation has won the New South Wales seat of Farrer and David Farley is heading to Canberra.

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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.

How did Pippa go on The Floor when finally hit by the randomizer

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Minister Hannah Beazley praises outgoing Pride CEO Dr Lauren Butterly

On her social media the Minister posted a photograph of herself and Dr Butterly and praised the community leader's work.  

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Dyan Tai is back with new tune ‘My Cvnty Business’

“This track is about telling people to mind their own business."

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New tracks from Harry Styles, Jude York, Lady Gaga and Doechii, and Gener8ion featuring Yung Lean.

ABC’s iconic filmmaking competition ‘Race Around The World’ returns

For the first time since 1998, Race Around The World returns for a new generation.

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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.

On This Gay Day | George Duncan is murdered in Adelaide

His death was a trigger for major law reform in South Australia.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.”

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Ella Prince on why ‘The Shepherd’s Hut’ is a story for today’s world

Ella Prince returns to Perth for Black Swan Theatre’s adaptation of Tim Winton’s 'The Shepherd’s Hut', exploring masculinity and connection.

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.”

Parents at Adelaide school plan protest against IDAHOBIT event

Parents say IDAHOBIT Day is "woke" and part of an "gender ideology" push.

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

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