On This Gay Day: The US version of ‘Queer as Folk’ launched
The American version of Queer as Folk began screening on this day in 2000 It’s 23 years since the US version of Queer as Folk made its debut. For five years the adventures of Michael, Brian, Justin Emmett, Ted, Lindsay and Melanie were essential viewing on Monday nights on SBS in Australia. Based on the British show […]
Dean Misdale shares their version of Wham’s ‘Last Christmas’
Drag entertainer Dean Misdale has followed up the chart-topping success of their single Celebration with a new seasonal offering. The singer’s latest release is a cover of the Wham Christmas favourite Last Christmas. The video for the song sees Misdale showing off a selection of festive outfits while giving the much-loved song an additional dance beat. l There […]
Professor Ashleigh Lin honoured at WA Mental Health Awards
Professor Ashleigh Lin was recognised at the recent WA Mental Health Awards. Professor Lin was awarded the Minister’s Award, an award that recognises someone who has displayed best practice at every level in the mental health sector and proven to hold an all-round skill set to benefit the outcomes for people living with mental health challenges […]
On This Gay Day: Composer Aaron Copland died in 1990
Aaron Copland captured the sound of America American composer Aaron Copland died on this day in 1990, just a few weeks after his 90th birthday. Born in New York in 1900, his family were immigrants who had come to America from Lithuania via Scotland, along the way changing their name from Kaplan to Copland. The […]
US Republican congressman George Santos expelled
American politician George Santos has been expelled from the US Congress in a historic vote that has brought an end to his political career. Santos immediately left the Capitol Building after 311 of his colleagues voted to remove him from office, and only 114 voiced their support. A two third majority was required for the […]
Former US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor dies aged 93
Former US Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor has died aged 93. In 1981 she made history as the first woman to be appointed to the US Supreme Court. A moderate conservative she was often seen as the swing vote on important issues, and during her time on the bench she voiced support for […]
The ‘Better Together’ conference heads to Geelong in 2024
The Equality Project has announced that their Better Together Conference will be heading to Geelong in 2024 and will be held on the 14th and 15th of June. The conference is an opportunity to explore the current issues facing the LGBTIQA+ movement in Australia. Delegates representing Australia’s diverse LGBTIQA+ communities and organisations come together to […]
See the WA AIDS Quilt this weekend at Boola Bardip WA Museum
There’s a rare opportunity this weekend to see both sections of the WA AIDS Quilt which has been put on display at Boola Bardip WA Museum. The quilt will only be on display from Friday until Sunday and is part of marking World AIDS Day. The WA AIDS Memorial Quilts spotlight stories of resilience and […]
Coming soon to Foxtel, a special from queer comedian Leo Reich
British queer comedian Leo Reich has been getting rave reviews for his recent shows at The Edinburgh Fringe and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and now he’s got a fresh HBO special. Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares? will be available in Australian via Foxtel and Binge this December. Reich was once a member of the legendary […]
New short film shares the experience of women living with HIV
Community organisation Positive Women Victoria, with support from ViiV Healthcare Australia, has lit up Melbourne’s iconic Federation Square for World AIDS Day 2023 to challenge stigma and educate the public on the experiences of women living with HIV and the impact of effective HIV management. Thriving highlights the experiences of women living with HIV, sheds […]
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