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Hamish Macdonald lands new gig at ABC Radio in Sydney

Hamish Macdonald will be the host of the ABC Radio Sydney's Mornings program, stepping...

On This Gay Day | The play 'Torch Song Trilogy' had its premiere

The collection of three plays tells the story of gay Jewish drag queen Arnold Beckoff.

British comedian Tony Slattery dies aged 65

The star was best known for his appearances on 'Whose Line is it Anyway'.

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Hamish Macdonald lands new gig at ABC Radio in Sydney

Hamish Macdonald will be the host of the ABC Radio Sydney's Mornings program, stepping into the role previously held by Sarah Macdonald. Listeners were...

Judge turns down plea from former politician George Santos

Santos wanted for time to make money from his new podcast before being sentenced for a string of federal crimes.

Former British MP Ivor Caplin arrested by police after being confronted by vigilante group

The former MP denied the accusations during an interrogation from the vigilante group that was livestreamed on social media.

Vatican releases new guidelines that allow gay men to become priests

As long as they do not celebrate gay culture or have "deeply rooted homosexual tendencies".

Facebook updates policies to allow LGBTIQA+ people to be labeled “mentally ill”

Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Threads and Instagram, rolled out major changes to its hateful conduct policy this week .

Anti-gay crusader Anita Bryant dead at 84

The anti-gay campaigner famously had a pie thrown in her face in 1977.

Calls for Peter Dutton to speak out against vilification protections for transgender people

Broadcaster Lucy Zelić has called on Opposition leader Peter Dutton to clearly articulate his position on a proposal that would pare back the rights...

Renewed calls for blood donation rules to be relaxed

The Let Us Give campaign says allowing blood donation by gay men would help save lives as Australia’s blood supply plummets due to an...

WA government confident students get up-to-date education on HIV

Education Minister dismisses concerns that young people are lacking knowledge about HIV.

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Pythons Hockey team expresses disappointment over UK trans ban

New rules will begin in the UK from September 2025.

Perth Cultural Centre redevelopment gets underway

The $55 million dollar project is set to transform the space.

Community member Gary Martin passes away aged 60

Martin was a life member of Bears Perth and a well known community photographer.

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Patti LuPone joins ‘And Just Like That…’ for its third season

And Just Like That... Patti LuPone joins the cast of the 'Sex and the City' spinoff.

Fresh Tracks | The latest tunes worth checking out

New music from Bob Mould, Hifi Sean and David McAlmont, Ethel Cain, Deep Sea Diver, and drag star Rosé.

The 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival is packed with delights

Take a look at some of the films screening at Queer Screen, the Mardi Gras Film Festival.

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On This Gay Day | The play 'Torch Song Trilogy' had its premiere

The collection of three plays tells the story of gay Jewish drag queen Arnold Beckoff.

On This Gay Day | Author Yukio Mishima born in 1925

Mishima is considered one of the most important authors of Japanese literature.

On This Gay Day | Deborah Johnson and Zandra Rolón Amato take a stance

On this day in 1983 Deborah Johnson and Zandra Rolón...

On This Gay Day | Steven Carrington was introduced on 'Dynasty'

The inclusion of a gay character in a major TV show was groundbreaking in the early 1980s.

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Pythons Hockey team expresses disappointment over UK trans ban

New rules will begin in the UK from September 2025.

Department of Health issues fresh warning over mpox cases in Western Australia

15 cases of mpox have been reported in WA since October, with most acquired locally, in the gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men population. 

Praise for the government’s LGBTIQA+ Health Plan continues to flow

Prominent health and community groups have voiced their support.

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Living Proud celebrate 50 years of service to WA’s LGBTIQA+ communities

The organisation has a new logo and big plans for the year ahead.

Housing First Homelessness Advisory Group seeking new members

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Melbourne gets ready to celebrate with Midsumma

The LGBTIQA+ festival returns in January 2025.

Community member Gary Martin passes away aged 60

Martin was a life member of Bears Perth and a well known community photographer.

New family and domestic violence initiative to support LGBTIQA+SB communities

Living Proud has announced a new initiative in partnership with Ruah Community Services.

Loton Park welcomes tennis players from around the globe

The GLTA 2025 Perth Lawn Tennis Championships took place at Loton Park Tennis Club.

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