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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.

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Florida man arrested after allegedly beating a 5-year-old boy for being gay

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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 5-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.

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.  

Brisbane Lions draftee Koby Evans gets four game ban for homophobic slur

The player has apologised for his comment and will undertake inclusion training.

Actor Hayden Panettiere shares that she is bisexual

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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.  

Man charged over offensive flyers targeting LGBTIQA+ community

A 47-year-old Gosnells man is set to appear in court in July.

Dean Misdale brings ‘Broadway Bingo’ to The Court

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Westlife are coming to Perth in July 2027

The boyband are marking 25 years of entertaining audiences with a massive world tour.

Graham Norton opens up on The Joel Creasey Show

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Adam Lambert announces new album is on the way

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

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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

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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

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Grants available to support events celebrating International Volunteer Day

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Pride WA CEO Dr Laurie Butterly to step down

Pride WA said Dr Butterly leaves after three years of significant growth and major organisational achievements.

Annual International AIDS Candlelight Memorial will be on Sunday 17 May

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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.

New south of the river playgroup launches for Rainbow Families

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

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.

Florida man arrested after allegedly beating a 5-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.

On This Gay Day | Drag drama at theatre bar

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