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Pride WA rejoins Rainbow Futures

Pride WA will rejoin Rainbow Futures with a new agreement signed this week.

Perth’s annual Proud Awards celebrate performance, creativity and community

Perth's Proud Awards honoured outstanding LGBTQIA+ performers, artists and community champions, celebrating creativity, advocacy and local achievement.

Foreign dancers arrested in Malaysia after raid on venue

Four foreign performers were detained in Malaysia during an immigration raid, with authorities alleging visa and residency breaches.

Bibliophile | ‘The Boy Who Loved Dolls’ is a gripping Gothic thriller

'The Boy Who Loved Dolls' is a thrillingly accomplished novel with many layers.

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Perth’s annual Proud Awards celebrate performance, creativity and community

Perth's Proud Awards honoured outstanding LGBTQIA+ performers, artists and community champions, celebrating creativity, advocacy and local achievement.

Foreign dancers arrested in Malaysia after raid on venue

Four foreign performers were detained in Malaysia during an immigration raid, with authorities alleging visa and residency breaches.

Neil Buckley shares his experience of being dismissed from the army

Former soldier Neil Buckley welcomes a government apology but argues practical support is needed for veterans affected by discriminatory policies.

Liberal conscience vote on Tasmanian conversion therapy bans welcomed

Equality Tasmania has welcomed a Liberal conscience vote on conversion practices legislation as debate over the proposed Tasmanian ban continues.

Jury shown footage of Beau Lamarre-Condon buying surfboard bag prior to alleged double murder

Jurors in the Beau Lamarre-Condon murder trial viewed CCTV footage and heard evidence prosecutors say indicates planning.

Calls for Turkish journalist Tuğba Tekerek to be released

International press freedom groups have called for the release of journalist Tuğba Tekerek following raids and media restrictions.

Pope before Pride in Argentina

Buenos Aires Pride organisers plan to proceed with their November parade despite city requests to postpone the event.

Three people arrested over stabbing outside Liverpool venue

Three people have been charged after an alleged stabbing incident linked to a Liverpool LGBTIQA+ venue that remains closed.

HIV prevention research conference to take place in Geneva

Geneva will host HIVR4P 2027 and IAS 2027, bringing global researchers together to advance HIV prevention and science.

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Pride WA rejoins Rainbow Futures

Pride WA will rejoin Rainbow Futures with a new agreement signed this week.

Perth’s annual Proud Awards celebrate performance, creativity and community

Perth's Proud Awards honoured outstanding LGBTQIA+ performers, artists and community champions, celebrating creativity, advocacy and local achievement.

Neil Buckley shares his experience of being dismissed from the army

Former soldier Neil Buckley welcomes a government apology but argues practical support is needed for veterans affected by discriminatory policies.

Grants for celebrating volunteers announced

Western Australia has awarded volunteer grants to support International Volunteer Day events recognising volunteers who strengthen communities statewide.

Culture

‘La Bola Negra’ wins at Toronto Film Festival

La Bola Negra has won the top prize at the Toronto Film Festival creating buzz that the film might be a major contender at the Oscars in 2027.

Fresh Tracks | The latest tunes worth checking out

New offerings from 16 different artists, including Charlie Jeer and Cat Burns, Tsatsamis, Kim Petras, Mark Lee, and Robbie Williams

Spin It: Orville Peck, Beck, MNEK and Romare

We take a listen to the latest music from Orville Peck, Beck, MNEK, and Romare.

History

On This Gay Day | Sir Robert Helpmann died in 1986

Robert Helpmann was a renowned Australian ballet dancer, actor, choreographer, and director.

On This Gay Day | Writer and musician Carrie Brownstein was born

Brownstein has found success as a musician, writer, comedian and actor.

On This Gay Day | Film director Pedro Almodovar was born

The acclaimed Spanish director celebrates his birthday today.

On This Gay Day | Bisexuality Day was first celebrated in 1999

The day had its origins at a meeting in San Francisco in 1990.

Lifestyle

Poll shows two thirds of straight British women are unwilling to date a bisexual man

A YouGov survey found widespread acceptance of bisexual people in Britain, but significantly lower acceptance when dating bisexual partners.

The Last Mile | New study shows gaps in HIV testing and diagnosis

A new study highlights missed testing opportunities and healthcare barriers preventing earlier HIV diagnosis as Australia pursues elimination targets.

The Last Mile | Victoria launches virtual elimination of HIV goal

Victoria's HIV sector is urging political parties to fund ambitious reforms aimed at virtually eliminating HIV transmission by 2030.

The Last Mile | HIV diagnoses in Australia show more work needed to reach some groups

Australia has achieved global HIV testing and treatment targets, but late diagnoses and disparities among key communities remain.

Community

Grants for celebrating volunteers announced

Western Australia has awarded volunteer grants to support International Volunteer Day events recognising volunteers who strengthen communities statewide.

Perth Steam Works to be inducted into Proud Awards Hall of Fame

Perth Steam Works marks its 30th anniversary while preparing for Proud Awards Hall of Fame recognition and community celebrations.

Barn Dance 2026 – One of Perth’s best nights out!

City Farm in East Perth was filled with plaid shirts, Stetsons, big belt buckles, boots and bandanas.

Join the Transgender Insurgency

WA Greens have announced a community event that playfully references Pauline Hanson's comments about a so-called transgender insurgency.

Rainbow Families and Pride WA to celebrate family diversity at AWESOME Festival

Two leading LGBTIQA+ organisations are joining Barking Gecko Arts to shine a light on rainbow families as part of AWESOME Festival.

Pride WA rejoins Rainbow Futures

Pride WA will rejoin Rainbow Futures with a new agreement signed this week.

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Pride WA rejoins Rainbow Futures

Pride WA will rejoin Rainbow Futures with a new agreement signed this week.

Perth’s annual Proud Awards celebrate performance, creativity and community

Perth's Proud Awards honoured outstanding LGBTQIA+ performers, artists and community champions, celebrating creativity, advocacy and local achievement.

Foreign dancers arrested in Malaysia after raid on venue

Four foreign performers were detained in Malaysia during an immigration raid, with authorities alleging visa and residency breaches.

Bibliophile | ‘The Boy Who Loved Dolls’ is a gripping Gothic thriller

'The Boy Who Loved Dolls' is a thrillingly accomplished novel with many layers.

Fresh Tracks | The latest tunes worth checking out

This week we check out new offerings from Sugababes, Tegan and Sara, Chvrches, Infintie Coles and ENLI.