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Applause for cross-party Tasmanian conversion ban vote 

Tasmania’s Lower House has passed legislation banning conversion practices, with Equality Tasmania urging the Upper House to support reform.

Mandurah community responds to calls to remove LGBTIQA+ themed books from library

Mandurah residents overwhelmingly supported a Falcon Library LGBTQIA+ book display after a social media complaint called for its removal.

Actor Patrick Stewart dies aged 86

Acclaimed actor Sir Patrick Stewart, beloved for Star Trek, Shakespeare and LGBTQIA+ allyship, has died aged 86.

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Applause for cross-party Tasmanian conversion ban vote 

Tasmania’s Lower House has passed legislation banning conversion practices, with Equality Tasmania urging the Upper House to support reform.

Mandurah community responds to calls to remove LGBTIQA+ themed books from library

Mandurah residents overwhelmingly supported a Falcon Library LGBTQIA+ book display after a social media complaint called for its removal.

Star Observer say they are here to stay

Community media remains vital for LGBTQIA+ Australians, and supporting independent outlets helps strengthen representation, connection and informed public discussion.

Tasmanian parliament sits late into the night for conversion bill

Tasmania's conversion practices bill faced lengthy debate as parents of trans children urged MPs to support the legislation.

Friend of Beau Lamarre-Condon recalls road trip where he allegedly disposed of bodies

Witnesses in the Beau Lamarre-Condon trial described alleged admissions, a rural trip and events following the deaths.

Tasmanian advocates call out transgender surgery report in ‘The Australian’

Tasmanian LGBTQIA+ advocates and health officials dispute claims that gender-affirming surgeries will increase hospital waiting times.

Amanda Stoker elevated to cabinet as Queensland’s Child Protection Minister

Former federal senator Amanda Stoker joins Queensland's ministry, taking responsibility for child protection, domestic violence and families.

NSW MP Alex Greenwich nominated for a Global Trailblazer Award

The Member for Sydney said he is honoured and humbled to be nominated for the award.

Gay dad who punched MAGA influencer will not face charges

Los Angeles prosecutors declined charges against a gay father after a confrontation with a conservative influencer became viral news.

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Mandurah community responds to calls to remove LGBTIQA+ themed books from library

Mandurah residents overwhelmingly supported a Falcon Library LGBTQIA+ book display after a social media complaint called for its removal.

Dr Lauren Butterly appointed to the Federation of Gay Games board

Former Pride WA CEO Lauren Butterly joins the Federation of Gay Games board as Director of Gay Games Quality ahead of Perth 2030.

Screening Saves Lives: Screening with Pride at Fairday

The Screening Saves Lives marquee is designed for the LGBTIQA+ community to find out information and ask sensitive health questions.

Local Pride organisation vows to stop using AI generated images

Pride in Swan has pledged to stop using AI-generated artwork following community concerns about creativity, authenticity and artists.

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Take a look at ‘Coward’ an unexpected war story from director Luka Dhont

World War I drama Coward follows two Belgian soldiers whose romance and drag performances offer hope amid wartime devastation.

Spin It: Tina Arena, Ruby Gill, Claud, and Total Tommy

Here’s four recently released albums that we’ve been playing at OUTinPerth HQ including new discs from Tina Arena, Ruby Gill, Claud and Total Tommy.

Haute and Freddy reveal new song and video ‘Film Noir’

Haute & Freddy return with Film Noir, a theatrical new single and video, while announcing their first Australian tour.

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Focus on the I in LGBTIQA+: October 26 is Intersex Awareness Day

October 26 is Intersex Awareness Day, a day to promote genuine inclusion for people with intersex variations.

Asexuality in the spotlight: 25 – 31 October is Ace Awareness Week

This week is Ace Week, an annual celebration of all people who fall under the umbrella of asexuality.

Screening Saves Lives: Screening with Pride at Fairday

The Screening Saves Lives marquee is designed for the LGBTIQA+ community to find out information and ask sensitive health questions.

NSW MP Alex Greenwich nominated for a Global Trailblazer Award

The Member for Sydney said he is honoured and humbled to be nominated for the award.

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Dr Lauren Butterly appointed to the Federation of Gay Games board

Former Pride WA CEO Lauren Butterly joins the Federation of Gay Games board as Director of Gay Games Quality ahead of Perth 2030.

Focus on the I in LGBTIQA+: October 26 is Intersex Awareness Day

October 26 is Intersex Awareness Day, a day to promote genuine inclusion for people with intersex variations.

Asexuality in the spotlight: 25 – 31 October is Ace Awareness Week

This week is Ace Week, an annual celebration of all people who fall under the umbrella of asexuality.

Screening Saves Lives: Screening with Pride at Fairday

The Screening Saves Lives marquee is designed for the LGBTIQA+ community to find out information and ask sensitive health questions.

Local Pride organisation vows to stop using AI generated images

Pride in Swan has pledged to stop using AI-generated artwork following community concerns about creativity, authenticity and artists.

Queer Book Club picks ‘Holding the Man’ for Pride month book

Perth's Queer Book Club will discuss Timothy Conigrave's landmark HIV/AIDS memoir Holding the Man at its November meeting.

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Applause for cross-party Tasmanian conversion ban vote 

Tasmania’s Lower House has passed legislation banning conversion practices, with Equality Tasmania urging the Upper House to support reform.

Mandurah community responds to calls to remove LGBTIQA+ themed books from library

Mandurah residents overwhelmingly supported a Falcon Library LGBTQIA+ book display after a social media complaint called for its removal.

Actor Patrick Stewart dies aged 86

Acclaimed actor Sir Patrick Stewart, beloved for Star Trek, Shakespeare and LGBTQIA+ allyship, has died aged 86.

Star Observer say they are here to stay

Community media remains vital for LGBTQIA+ Australians, and supporting independent outlets helps strengthen representation, connection and informed public discussion.

On This Gay Day | In 2014 Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed he is gay

Cook became the first CEO of a Fortune 500 company who was open about their homosexuality.