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Bibliophile | ‘Penitent’ asks thrilling questions about justice and morality

“I wanted to balance the suspense with bigger questions – about morality, responsibility, and what it really means to do the right thing when every decision comes with its own price.”

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.

On This Gay Day | ‘Holding the Man’ author Tim Conigrave died

His memoir became widely acclaimed as queer literature since its publication in 1995.

On This Gay Day | Georgina Beyer was recognised by Queen Elizabeth II

The Kiwi politician was given country's Order of Merit for her services to LGBTQ+ rights and local government.

On This Gay Day | Poet Walt Whitman was born in 1819

Described as the father of free verse, his poetry was controversial in its day for its overt sexuality.

On This Gay Day | Transgender trailblazer Christine Jorgensen was born

In 1951 she was the first US citizen to undergo gender reassignment surgery and hormone treatment.

On This Gay Day | Musician Melissa Etheridge was born

Ehteridge dropped out of college to pursue her rock n roll dreams.

On This Gay Day | Composer Julius Eastman died in 1990

Julius Eastman was one of the first composers to work in minimalist and experimental music genres.

On This Gay Day | Jermaine Stewart released his big hit

'We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off' was seen as a safe sex message at the beginning of the AIDS crisis.

On This Gay Day | Author Sir Alan Hollinghurst was born

Author Sir Alan Hollinghurst celebrates his 71st birthday today.

On This Gay Day | Oscar Wilde was found guilty of gross indecency

At the time Wilde was at the height of his career.

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Bibliophile | ‘Penitent’ asks thrilling questions about justice and morality

“I wanted to balance the suspense with bigger questions – about morality, responsibility, and what it really means to do the right thing when every decision comes with its own price.”

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.

On This Gay Day | ‘Holding the Man’ author Tim Conigrave died

His memoir became widely acclaimed as queer literature since its publication in 1995.

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.

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Maisi and the Disco's new single celebrates Madonna with playful references to her biggest hits and iconic legacy.
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