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Teacher fired after being outed by his husband’s obituary

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Mark Richards taught at the same school for over two decades.

Tribunal rules E-Safety Commissioner’s attempt to protect Teddy Cook was not justified

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The decision has been heralded as a win for free speech.

CinnefestOZ announced the four films competing for their $100,000 prize

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Two WA made films are in the running for the big prize.

Two teenagers shot outside Stonewall Inn following New York’s Pride celebrations

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Police say its too early to tell if the shooting was a hate crime.

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies aged 90

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Inquest finds The Vivienne died of cardio-respiratory arrest due to ketamine use

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The drag star died in January after taking the drug for recreational purposes.

Police arrest more than 50 people ahead of Istanbul Pride parade

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Homosexuality is not illegal in Türkiye, but public displays are not tolerated by the government.

NATO chief denies he called Trump “Daddy”

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NATO Secretary General Mark Ruttte says he never called the US President "Daddy".

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Perth Pride Choir take the lead on Out & Loud Festival 2026

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Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Ngalak Nidja Bilya at The Rechabite

Ngalak Nidja Bilya is coming back to The Rechabite for a special night of celebration, community and connection to mark NAIDOC Week 2025.
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Perth Festival boss Nathan Bennett to depart after almost a decade

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Internet darling bbno$ announces first Australian tour

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Online sensation bbno$ is heading to Australian and New Zealand this October and November for his debut tour down under.
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The Tommyhawks are coming back for just one night

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On This Gay Day | Walt Whitman published Leaves of Grass

The poet's best-known work is also considered the clearest indication that Whitman was same sex attracted.
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On This Gay Day | In 1981 the first mainstream media report about AIDS was published

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

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