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On This Gay Day | Liberace died in 1987 of an AIDS related illness

So many things happened on this day in history.

Introducing Sam Ashby, he used to be Smashby

Last year the artist known as Smashby headed into the Big Brother UK house, and people got to know Sam Ashby the young man...

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras cancel the party

The annual Mardi Gras Party has been cancelled for 2026.

On This Gay Day | Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir becomes PM of Iceland

Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir made history when she was elected Iceland's Prime Minister in 2009.

On This Gay Day | Derek Jarman was born in 1942

Derek Jarman was so much more than a filmmaker.

On This Gay Day | Remembering Sue Ravine

Sue Ravine was a founding member of Pride WA and a passionate activist.

On This Gay Day | Gay rights pioneer Lex Watson was born in Perth

Lex Watson was at the forefront of brining change in Australia.

On This Gay Day | French writer Colette was born in 1873

Colette was nominated for the Nobel Prize for Literature and is best known for her novella Gigi 

On This Gay Day | January 27 is Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 27 is Holocaust Remembrance Day  In 2005 UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, declared that 27th January would be Holocaust Remembrance...

On This Gay Day | John Caleo from ‘Holding the Man’ died

Caleo's life was documented in the book 'Holding the Man' written by his partner Tim Conigrave.

On This Gay Day | WOW magazine came to an end

The locally produced magazine for lesbians ran for nine years.

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On This Gay Day | Liberace died in 1987 of an AIDS related illness

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Pride WA’s Pride Parade took to the streets of Northbridge on Saturday, 29 November.

Cory Bernardi to join One Nation and run for South Australian parliament

The former senator was previously a member of the Liberal party before forming his own Australian Conservatives brand.
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