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Sam Kerr heads to the USA signing with Gotham FC

Soccer star Sam Kerr has announced she's signed with USA based team Gotham FC with a contract that will run through until 2030.

Cast revealed for upcoming adult’s only pantomime ‘Throbbin’ Wood’

Throbbin’ Wood takes the classic Robin Hood tale and turns it on its head with outrageous characters, cheeky humour, audience participation and a healthy dose of adult mischief.

Western Australian’s best cocktail named – whose for a Don Ruby?

A cocktail designed to “capture the soft romance of autumn by the coast” has taken out the title of 2026 AHA & Don Julio WA’s Best Cocktail

Singapore celebrates its LGBTIQA+ community with Pink Dot

Pink Dot was originally created to draw attention to the lack of law reform in Singapore, where colonial-era British laws meant homosexuality was still illegal.

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Sam Kerr heads to the USA signing with Gotham FC

Soccer star Sam Kerr has announced she's signed with USA based team Gotham FC with a contract that will run through until 2030.

Singapore celebrates its LGBTIQA+ community with Pink Dot

Pink Dot was originally created to draw attention to the lack of law reform in Singapore, where colonial-era British laws meant homosexuality was still illegal.

Russia hands down first prison sentences for LGBT extremism to bar owner and staff

Russian court sentences nightclub owner and staff to jail terms under extremism laws targeting LGBT support.

Greens call for a LGBTIQA+ commissioner for human rights

The Greens have introduced legislation to create a dedicated LGBTIQA+ Human Rights Commissioner.

Survey finds higher rates of LGBTQ+ discrimination in regional Australia

Academics from Charles Sturt University have released the results of their latest Regional Rainbow Survey.

Victoria Liberals set to dump Moira Deeming as a candidate

Moira Deeming may be dropped as a Liberal candidate after refusing to apologise to Matthew Guy over disputed assault allegations.

Protests and counter-protests over transgender inclusion set for Perth this weekend

Rallies in Perth and other cities follow a Federal Court ruling on the Sex Discrimination Act, with opposing groups planning simultaneous protests on 4 July.

Governor General brushes off calls for her to abandon Equality Australia

Governor-General Sam Mostyn rejects calls to step down as Equality Australia patron amid criticism from Family First over perceived political alignment.

Iran’s soccer captain: “We respect all of the LGBT people”

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi addresses Pride round controversy after draw with Egypt, as flags appear in crowd despite reported tensions.

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Protests and counter-protests over transgender inclusion set for Perth this weekend

Rallies in Perth and other cities follow a Federal Court ruling on the Sex Discrimination Act, with opposing groups planning simultaneous protests on 4 July.

Indoor winter carnival Ready, Set, Ride! coming to PCEC this July

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre is hosting a massive indoor carnival for the whole family during the July school holidays.

GRAI launches new ‘Our Voices’ book celebrating 50 Years of Connections

Perth community celebrates Connections Nightclub's 50th anniversary with a new Our Voices book capturing LGBTI history, stories and shared legacy.

Perth’s Cat Haven marks its 65th birthday

Despite six and a half decades of work, the challenges facing cats in our community remain as urgent as ever.

Culture

‘The Almighty Sometimes’ explores mental health via engagaing performances

A powerful and nuanced production of The Almighty Sometimes explores mental health, family, and identity through strong performances.

11 queens to face off in ‘Drag Race Mexico: Latina Royale’

The international Drag Race franchise continues to grow, with an all new spin-off series coming this July.

Original cast returns in full trailer for ‘Practical Magic 2’

Almost 30 years after the original film, the Owens sisters return with more Practical Magic. The cult 1998 favourite starred Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock...

History

On This Gay Day | Russian President Vladimir Putin signs anti-gay law

Originally aimed at protecting people under the age of 18, the law has since been extended to cover the entire Russian population.

On This Gay Day | The film ‘Another Country’ was released in 1984

Another Country introduced cinema audiences to Rupert Everett and Colin Firth.

On This Gay Day | The 1969 Stonewall Riots started

The fight for queer liberation was propelled forward on this day in 1969 when riots broke out in New York following a police raid.

On This Gay Day | Marriage equality was achieved in the USA

The landmark Supreme Court decision saw the court rule that it was unconstitutional for states to ban same sex marriage.

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Western Australian’s best cocktail named – whose for a Don Ruby?

A cocktail designed to “capture the soft romance of autumn by the coast” has taken out the title of 2026 AHA & Don Julio WA’s Best Cocktail

Survey finds higher rates of LGBTQ+ discrimination in regional Australia

Academics from Charles Sturt University have released the results of their latest Regional Rainbow Survey.

Indoor winter carnival Ready, Set, Ride! coming to PCEC this July

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre is hosting a massive indoor carnival for the whole family during the July school holidays.

Perth’s Cat Haven marks its 65th birthday

Despite six and a half decades of work, the challenges facing cats in our community remain as urgent as ever.

Community

Safety is about trust: Older LGBTI voices heard at ministerial roundtable

GRAI (GLBTI Rights in Ageing Inc) brought the voices...

Hannah Conda heads west to host The 2026 Proud Awards

Perth’s biggest celebration of LGBTQIA+ excellence returns for a...

Pride WA announces new board members Saoirse Fels and Colleen Brown

Pride WA welcomes Saoirse Fels and Colleen Brown to its board.

Talking Generations: Intergenerational LGBTIQA+ café event returns this weekend

A beloved local event is returning this weekend, providing...

Final call for young people to help shape consent and sex education in Australia

Australian Human Rights Commission urges young people to join a national survey to improve consent education and reduce gender-based violence.

GRAI launches new ‘Our Voices’ book celebrating 50 Years of Connections

Perth community celebrates Connections Nightclub's 50th anniversary with a new Our Voices book capturing LGBTI history, stories and shared legacy.

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Sam Kerr heads to the USA signing with Gotham FC

Soccer star Sam Kerr has announced she's signed with USA based team Gotham FC with a contract that will run through until 2030.

Cast revealed for upcoming adult’s only pantomime ‘Throbbin’ Wood’

Throbbin’ Wood takes the classic Robin Hood tale and turns it on its head with outrageous characters, cheeky humour, audience participation and a healthy dose of adult mischief.

Western Australian’s best cocktail named – whose for a Don Ruby?

A cocktail designed to “capture the soft romance of autumn by the coast” has taken out the title of 2026 AHA & Don Julio WA’s Best Cocktail

Singapore celebrates its LGBTIQA+ community with Pink Dot

Pink Dot was originally created to draw attention to the lack of law reform in Singapore, where colonial-era British laws meant homosexuality was still illegal.

Russia hands down first prison sentences for LGBT extremism to bar owner and staff

Russian court sentences nightclub owner and staff to jail terms under extremism laws targeting LGBT support.