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Government urged to consider combatting LGBTIQA+ hate in school curriculum

Education Minister Jason Clare is tackling antisemitism, but what about homophobia?

On This Gay Day | Neil Tennant is celebrating his birthday

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Julia Zemiro to host ABC’s new true-crime panel show ‘Crime Night!’

"Anyone who loves bingeing the latest true crime podcast, or playing detective in the group chat, this is the show for you."

Paola Pivi exhibition brings explosion of colour to AGWA

The Italian-born artist is known for playfully blurring the line between fantasy and reality, incorporating animals and everyday objects in surreal scenarios.

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Government urged to consider combatting LGBTIQA+ hate in school curriculum

Education Minister Jason Clare is tackling antisemitism, but what about homophobia?

“Stop dithering” Peter Tatchell calls on UK government to tackle conversion therapy

Labour have failed to take action during their first year in government.

Funding cuts to HIV services across the globe have got experts sounding the alarm  

Experts heading to the 13th IAS Conference on HIV Science warn global HIV gains at risk amid sudden funding cuts.  

Billie Jean King calls for people to “listen” to the trans community over participation in sport

The tennis legend says there needs to be more empathy and listening.

US Preacher calls for government to bring in death penalty for homosexuality

Evangelical preacher Justin Zhong has been condemned by other religious bodies over his comments.

Catherine Lezer announces her run for Lord Mayor of Perth

She's the first candidate announced for the upcoming election.

Christian woman threatens legal action over transgender crosswalk

Blessing Olubanjo has threated her local council with legal action over a crosswalk that was installed in 2021.

Indications blessings of same-sex unions will remain under Pope Leo XIV

In a brief interview Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, the head of the Vatican's doctrine office indicated that the practice would remain.

Tasmanian political parties urged to focus on mental health and law reforms

The call comes ahead of an election forum being held later this week.

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LGBTIQA+ Diversity and Inclusion workshop coming to Applecross Anglican Church

The event offers a relaxed opportunity to learn more about how to better promote LGBTIQA+ inclusion.

Unwrap Christmas in July at The Queens

Warm up your winter and get into the yuletide spirit extra early this year with Christmas in July at The Queens Hotel.

Catherine Lezer announces her run for Lord Mayor of Perth

She's the first candidate announced for the upcoming election.

STYLEAID is back and ready to raise funds for WAAC

After a seven-year hiatus, STYLEAID returns in 2025 to celebrate WAAC’s 40th anniversary.

Culture

Come hear the music play – Drag Factory goes cabaret on July 23

So what good is sitting alone in your room? Come to the cabaret!

C’mon and slam! Perth Poetry Slam returns this July

Perth Slam is back at the Rosemount Hotel this July, ahead of the Australian Poetry Slam WA Heats this August.

Facing tough times, local arts company launches fundraiser

Brightside Productions are the latest company to ring the warning bell.

History

On This Gay Day | Neil Tennant is celebrating his birthday

See what else happened on this day in history.

On This Gay Day | Sexuality researcher Havelock Ellis died in 1939

Henry Havelock Ellis co-wrote the first medical text book in English that explored homosexuality.

On This Gay Day | Film director George Cukor was born in 1899

George Cukor made his mark as a director in Hollywood in the 1930s and continued to make films through to the early 1980s.

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LGBTIQA+ Diversity and Inclusion workshop coming to Applecross Anglican Church

The event offers a relaxed opportunity to learn more about how to better promote LGBTIQA+ inclusion.

Unwrap Christmas in July at The Queens

Warm up your winter and get into the yuletide spirit extra early this year with Christmas in July at The Queens Hotel.

Have a go with Emerald City Kickball this weekend

The fabulous folks at Emerald City Kickball Perth are inviting the community to come along and have a go this weekend.

Dive into to Perth Rainbow Swans Quiz Night at Connections Nightclub

Join our local LGBTQIA+ swimming club, Perth Rainbow Swans, for an evening of festivities, fun and friendly competition this weekend.

Community

STYLEAID is back and ready to raise funds for WAAC

After a seven-year hiatus, STYLEAID returns in 2025 to celebrate WAAC’s 40th anniversary.

Have a go with Emerald City Kickball this weekend

The fabulous folks at Emerald City Kickball Perth are inviting the community to come along and have a go this weekend.

Dive into to Perth Rainbow Swans Quiz Night at Connections Nightclub

Join our local LGBTQIA+ swimming club, Perth Rainbow Swans, for an evening of festivities, fun and friendly competition this weekend.

Come hear the music play – Drag Factory goes cabaret on July 23

So what good is sitting alone in your room? Come to the cabaret!

New scheme offers $40,000 grant for short film

Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund (AFFIF) has partnered with Pride Foundation Australia (PFA) on a new short film initiative.  

LGBTIQA+ Diversity and Inclusion workshop coming to Applecross Anglican Church

The event offers a relaxed opportunity to learn more about how to better promote LGBTIQA+ inclusion.

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Government urged to consider combatting LGBTIQA+ hate in school curriculum

Education Minister Jason Clare is tackling antisemitism, but what about homophobia?

On This Gay Day | Neil Tennant is celebrating his birthday

See what else happened on this day in history.

Julia Zemiro to host ABC’s new true-crime panel show ‘Crime Night!’

"Anyone who loves bingeing the latest true crime podcast, or playing detective in the group chat, this is the show for you."

Paola Pivi exhibition brings explosion of colour to AGWA

The Italian-born artist is known for playfully blurring the line between fantasy and reality, incorporating animals and everyday objects in surreal scenarios.

LGBTIQA+ Diversity and Inclusion workshop coming to Applecross Anglican Church

The event offers a relaxed opportunity to learn more about how to better promote LGBTIQA+ inclusion.