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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 | Philosopher Roland Barthes was born

Barthes was a prominent French literary theorist and semiotician whose work had a profound impact on the fields of literary criticism, cultural studies, and semiotics.

On This Gay Day | Herculine Barbin was born in 1838

Their birth date is remembered as Intersex Day of Solidarity.

On This Gay Day | In 1989 The West Australian opposed decriminalising homosexuality

The state's daily newspaper 1989 views on homosexuality may shock you.

On This Gay Day | Photographer Robert Mapplethorpe was born

The photographer's work spurred discussions about public funding of art works and censorship.

On this Gay Day | 80s pop star Marilyn was born in 1962

He found pop fame in the 1980s especially in Australia where he was mobbed by fans.

On This Gay Day | k.d. lang was born in Alberta, Canada

The singer's career has seen her explore many different genres.

On This Gay Day | ‘That Certain Summer’ premiered in 1972

Hal Holbrook and Martin Sheen played a same-sex couple on TV at a time when there were almost no positive depictions.

On This Gay Day | Remembering actor River Phoenix

River Phoenix passed away on this day in 1993, he was just 23 years old.

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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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