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Advocates say proposed hate speech laws exclude vulnerable communities

LGBTIQA+ and Jewish advocacy groups are calling for broader protections.

Author Craig Silvey charged over alleged child exploitation offences

Silvey has been charged in a Fremantle court over alleged possession and distribution of child explotation material.

Malaysian leaders vow to crack down on gay camping outings

The Sultan of Selangor, the constitutional ruler and head of state of the region, has joined the growing chorus of disapproval condemning a gay camping event.

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 | 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.

On This Gay Day | Louise Pratt delivered her first speech in WA parliament

In 2001, Louise Pratt delivered her inaugural speech to the Western Australian parliament, setting out an agenda for LGBTQ+ law reform.

On This Gay Day | Ireland said ‘Yes’ to marriage equality

Ireland said 'Yes' to marriage equality in 2015 On this day in 2015 Ireland has overwhelmingly to introduce same sex civil marriages. Voters approved marriage equality...

On This Gay Day | Actor Raymond Burr was born in 1917

He found success on TV playing Perry Mason and later Police Chief Ironside.

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Advocates say proposed hate speech laws exclude vulnerable communities

LGBTIQA+ and Jewish advocacy groups are calling for broader protections.

Author Craig Silvey charged over alleged child exploitation offences

Silvey has been charged in a Fremantle court over alleged possession and distribution of child explotation material.

Malaysian leaders vow to crack down on gay camping outings

The Sultan of Selangor, the constitutional ruler and head of state of the region, has joined the growing chorus of disapproval condemning a gay camping event.

Jonathan Van Ness is coming back with a new show

The Queer Eye star will be back in Perth in March for a show at the Astor Theatre.

Long-acting HIV PrEP registration brings us another step closer to ending HIV for Australia

While the medication is now registered, there is yet to be a scheme to get it to people.
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