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Indonesian government defends Cabinet Secretary accused of being gay

An Indonesian politician accused a rival of being gay in a video later removed for hate speech, prompting condemnation from officials and rights groups.

New south of the river playgroup launches for Rainbow Families

A new playgroup for rainbow families is launching south of the river this June.

ABC’s iconic filmmaking competition ‘Race Around The World’ returns

For the first time since 1998, Race Around The World returns for a new generation.

On This Gay Day | Film director Gregg Araki was born

He made his breakthrough in 1992 with The Living End.

On This Gay Day | Remembering Noel Coward and disco star Sylvester

Noel Coward and Sylvester both left their mark on culture on a global scale.

On This Gay Day | ‘Torch Song Trilogy’ had its premiere

Harvey Fierstein’s acclaimed work began life as a Broadway play.

On This Gay Day | Annise Parker was elected Mayor of Houston

When she took office in 2010 she was the first leader of a large US city who was from LGBTIQA+ commuities.

On This Gay Day | Choreographer Hermes Pan was born in 1909

He won an Academy Award and an Emmy for his film and television work.

On This Gay Day | Remembering Sarah Ponsonby, one of the Ladies of Llangollen

In the 1800s Sarah Ponsonby and Eleanor Butler ran away and lived together for the rest of their lives.

On This Gay Day | Musician Dan Hartman was born in 1950

The musician created a string of hits including 'Instant Replay', 'Relight My Fire' and "I Can Dream About You'.

On This Gay Day | Marriage equality Bill passes through Parliament

Australia's long fight for marriage equality ended on this day in 2017.

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Indonesian government defends Cabinet Secretary accused of being gay

An Indonesian politician accused a rival of being gay in a video later removed for hate speech, prompting condemnation from officials and rights groups.

New south of the river playgroup launches for Rainbow Families

A new playgroup for rainbow families is launching south of the river this June.

ABC’s iconic filmmaking competition ‘Race Around The World’ returns

For the first time since 1998, Race Around The World returns for a new generation.

Florida man arrested after allegedly beating a 5-year-old boy for being gay

Florida police arrested Andre Brown Jr after allegedly abusing three children, including a 5‑year‑old boy he believed was gay, prompting hate‑crime charges.

On This Gay Day | Drag drama at theatre bar

In 1988 there was an incident at Arpi's Theatre Bar.
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