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Queer Screen reveals exciting Mardi Gras Film Festival program

The festival will screen two weeks of LGBTIQA+ cinema as Sydney celebrates Mardi Gras across the city.

Equality Australia urges government to work with The Greens on hate speech laws

“Leaving any group unprotected implies their safety matters less and that violence against them is tolerated."

2026 WA Premier’s Book Awards open for nominations

This year's awards will have a total prize pool of $120,000 spread across eight categories.

On This Gay Day | Freddie Mercury, Maurice and Culture Club

It's Freddie Mercury's birthday!

On This Gay Day | The film 'My Own Private Idaho' made its debut

In 1991 'My Own Private Idaho' screened at the Venice Film Festival Director Gas van Sandt had got a lot of acclaim for his breakout...

On This Gay Day | 'The Crying Game' premiered in 1992

The film was groundbreaking when it was released.

On This Gay Day | In 1999 Senator Brian Greig delivered his first speech

It was the first time a senator used their inaugural speech to make a significant statement about being gay,

On This Gay Day | ‘Brokeback Mountain’ was released

The film would go on to win an Oscar for director Ang Lee.

On This Gay Day | In 2012 Charlie Jane Anders won the Hugo award

The author has published some memorable works of speculative fiction.

On This Gay Day | Musician Meshell Ndegeocello was born

American singer-songwriter, rapper and bass player Meshell Ndegeocello was born on this day in 1968. Born into a military family in Berlin, Germany, she grew...

On This Gay Day | The Gay Games was first held in 1982

The event draws thousands of competitors to the host city for 10 days of sports and culture.

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Queer Screen reveals exciting Mardi Gras Film Festival program

The festival will screen two weeks of LGBTIQA+ cinema as Sydney celebrates Mardi Gras across the city.

Equality Australia urges government to work with The Greens on hate speech laws

“Leaving any group unprotected implies their safety matters less and that violence against them is tolerated."

2026 WA Premier’s Book Awards open for nominations

This year's awards will have a total prize pool of $120,000 spread across eight categories.

‘Campfire’: Award-winning circus show heading to Fringe World

Fusing comedy, horror and circus, Campfire is taking audiences into the wilderness this Fringe World season.

Change of leadership at Pride WA

Forer state MP Peter Foster takes over as Chair of Pride WA.
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