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Graeme Watson

Graeme Watson is the co-editor of OUTinPerth. He also works in the university sector and is a broadcaster at RTRFM 92.1

Premier Roger Cook announces long awaited Equal Opportunity reforms

Western Australia will introduce sweeping Equal Opportunity reforms expanding discrimination protections, limiting exemptions, and removing compensation caps.

40 years ago Frankie Goes to Hollywood released ‘Liverpool’

Forty years on, Frankie Goes to Hollywood's Liverpool remains a divisive album, balancing commercial disappointment with moments of brilliance.

On This Gay Day | Poet Arthur Rimbaud was born in France

Arthur Rimbaud's brief literary career and turbulent relationship with Paul Verlaine left a lasting impact on modern literature and art.

Trevor Ashley’s ‘Deep-Heat Rivalry’ is coming home to Australia

Trevor Ashley's camp musical parody Deep-Heat Rivalry arrives in Australia following a hit London season, with Midsumma and Mardi Gras runs.

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Tasmanian doctors and health workers back conversion ban bill

More than 50 Tasmanian health practitioners have endorsed proposed legislation banning conversion practices, arguing the measures will improve wellbeing.

Short films bring to life this year’s Booker Prize short list

Acclaimed actors perform excerpts from the 2026 Booker Prize shortlist, including queer novels by Marlon James and Douglas Stuart.

Will ‘Forty Love’ do for tennis what ‘Heated Rivalry’ did for ice hockey?

First Look at Forty Love Starring Paul Kircher and Romeo Beckham

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Los Angeles prosecutors declined charges against a gay father after a confrontation with a conservative influencer became viral news.

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World War I drama Coward follows two Belgian soldiers whose romance and drag performances offer hope amid wartime devastation.

‘Heavy Weight’ podcast goes on a search for a friend who inspired a teenager to come out

A heartfelt Heavyweight episode follows Cayden's search for the openly bisexual friend who inspired him to embrace himself.