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Meet the fabulous kings competing in ‘King of Drag’ season two

Eight drag kings will battle it out for a crown and scepter, $10,000 and a loaded prize package.
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‘Schitt’s Creek’, ‘Young Royals’ & ‘Drag Race’ stars join new season of ‘Heated Rivalry’

The cast for the new season of smash-hit series Heated Rivalry continues to grow, with a handful of familiar faces joining the roster.
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Golden GRAI Time returns to Connections Nightclub this September

The event was launched to celebrate older people who helped build Perth's LGBTIQA+ history alongside community and allies.
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On This Gay Day | Scholar Dennis Altman was born

Altman is one of Australia's greatest academics and a trailblazing LGBTIQA+ advocate.

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Troye Sivan is ready to enter a new era with ‘She’s the Best’

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Troye Sivan has been teasing new music through a series of social media posts, and now the official video for his new track, She's...

Former Catholic Bishop Christopher Saunders guilty of 13 sex offences

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A jury found former Broome bishop Christopher Saunders guilty of 13 sex offences, while acquitting him of six charges.

Bangladesh: two students thrown out of university accommodation over accusations of homosexuality

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Two Bangladeshi students face possible expulsion after homosexuality allegations, raising renewed concerns about LGBTQIA+ rights and safety.

Rainbow Ready tourism accreditation scheme goes national

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A pioneering Tasmanian tourism inclusion program has been updated and expanded to become a new national accreditation program.

Greens push for ban of ‘good-character references’ in sexual assault cases

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The Greens are urging Western Australia to ban good-character references in sexual assault cases, arguing reputation should not influence sentencing.

One Nation identity Parminder Singh says gay people have a mental illness

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Former One Nation candidate Parminder Singh faces criticism after anti-LGBTQIA+ remarks, prompting condemnation from advocates and politicians.

Applications open to join WA Government’s Ministerial Youth Advisory Council

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Are you a young Western Australian who wants to make a difference for LGBTIQA+ and other communities across the state?

Ex ‘Neighbours’ star Damien Richardson loses appeal over Nazi gesture

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Former actor Damien Richardson has lost his appeal against a conviction for performing a banned gesture resembling a Nazi salute.

Melbourne police arrest five more teenagers over dating app attacks

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Five teenagers have been charged after police investigated alleged dating app luring incidents targeting men across Victoria.
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Golden GRAI Time returns to Connections Nightclub this September

The event was launched to celebrate older people who helped build Perth's LGBTIQA+ history alongside community and allies.
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RTRFM Radiothon 2026 kicks off with live broadcast

RTRFM has launched its annual Radiothon campaign, encouraging subscriptions and donations to support independent broadcasting, local music and community events.
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Applications open to join WA Government’s Ministerial Youth Advisory Council

Are you a young Western Australian who wants to make a difference for LGBTIQA+ and other communities across the state?
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Jazz & Shiraz: Pop-up club coming to Leederville this Sunday

You are invited to spend a wintry Sunday afternoon with jazz music, food and drinks to warm your soul.
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Don’t Leave Me This Way: How The Communards turned a soul tune into a protest song

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Forty years on, The Communards' iconic Don't Leave Me This Way remains both a dance-floor classic and symbol of activism.
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Cast revealed ahead of ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ Australian tour

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Described as “raw, intimate and deeply moving”, this play brings all of the iconic moments from the film and its source material.
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Jazz & Shiraz: Pop-up club coming to Leederville this Sunday

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You are invited to spend a wintry Sunday afternoon with jazz music, food and drinks to warm your soul.
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On This Gay Day | Scholar Dennis Altman was born

Altman is one of Australia's greatest academics and a trailblazing LGBTIQA+ advocate.
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On This Gay Day | In 1880 Anna Rüling is born in Hamburg

One of the first modern women to come out as homosexual, she has been described as “the first known lesbian activist”.
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On This Gay Day | The film ‘Head On’ was released in 1998

Back in 1998 everybody was talking about new queer Australian film Head On.
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On This Gay Day | Maureen Colquhoun was born in Eastbourne

She was the first LGBTIQA+ British MP to be elected.
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Celebrate the Guncles! It’s Gay Uncle’s Day

When we posted a video about Gay Uncle's Day we got a lot of feedback.
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International Pride Awards honour global LGBTIQA+ human rights champions

Five exceptional contributors to LGBTIQA+ equality have been celebrated at the WorldPride Human Rights Conference.
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Make Room For Connection: Australians urged to think differently about loneliness

3 - 9 August is Loneliness Awareness Week and this year's theme is Make Room For Connection.
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LGBTIQA+ community members and groups among WA Youth Awards 2026 finalists

This year saw 181 nominations submitted, championing causes including LGBTIQA+ inclusion, disability advocacy and mental health.
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RTRFM Radiothon 2026 kicks off with live broadcast

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RTRFM has launched its annual Radiothon campaign, encouraging subscriptions and donations to support independent broadcasting, local music and community events.

Jason Heath named new GM of Melbourne’s JOY Media

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Jason Heath has been appointed General Manager of JOY Media, bringing more than a decade of experience with the broadcaster.

Perth Rainbow Swans to offer free training ahead of Gay Games 2030

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Swimming club Perth Rainbow Swans is offering free training sessions with support from the state government's LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Grants.

Make Room For Connection: Australians urged to think differently about loneliness

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3 - 9 August is Loneliness Awareness Week and this year's theme is Make Room For Connection.

Support Perth Frontrunners at their annual quiz night

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Perth Frontrunners will host its annual trivia fundraiser in Maylands, bringing community members together for prizes, fun and support.
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Golden GRAI Time returns to Connections Nightclub this September

The event was launched to celebrate older people who helped build Perth's LGBTIQA+ history alongside community and allies.

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Meet the fabulous kings competing in ‘King of Drag’ season two

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‘Schitt’s Creek’, ‘Young Royals’ & ‘Drag Race’ stars join new season of ‘Heated Rivalry’

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The cast for the new season of smash-hit series Heated Rivalry continues to grow, with a handful of familiar faces joining the roster.
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Golden GRAI Time returns to Connections Nightclub this September

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The event was launched to celebrate older people who helped build Perth's LGBTIQA+ history alongside community and allies.
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On This Gay Day | Scholar Dennis Altman was born

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Singer, songwriter and TV star Johnny Young dies aged 79

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Australian entertainer Johnny Young, creator of Young Talent Time and songwriter of The Real Thing, has died aged 79.

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