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Funding opportunities for new and emerging filmmakers

Two funding programs offer documentary and short film grants, supporting emerging filmmakers and LGBTQIA+ Australian storytellers.

We value connection, but are drifting apart

New research finds Australians value connection and belonging, but many feel increasingly disconnected, with implications for mental health.

‘CryBaby’ by Mabel Gibson wins at WA Premier’s Book Awards

Yamatji writer Mabel Gibson claimed two major WA Premier's Book Awards, with judges praising her debut memoir 'CryBaby'.

On This Gay Day | ‘Queer as Folk’ made its debut on British television

The show made its debut in 1999 and was hugely controversial.

On This Gay Day | Iconic artist Andy Warhol died in 1987

In just a few decades Warhol had made a mark on the art world.

On This Gay Day | English-American poet W. H. Auden was born

HIs poetry got renewed attention from the film 'Four Weddings and a Funeral'.

On This Gay Day | William Lygon, NSW's bisexual governor was born

Lord Beauchamp was the 20th Governor of New South Wales, thirty years after he competed his term of service he was outed as a homosexual and forced into exile.

On This Gay Day | WA MP claims lesbians bounce on each other

The debate to equalise the age of consent saw some shocking comments from politicians.

On This Gay Day | Audre Lorde was born on this day in 1934

The poet became a prominent voice in the feminist and civil rights movements.

On This Gay Day | In 1994 author Randy Shilts passed away

Shilts in remembered for his groundbreaking work 'And The Band Played On'

On This Gay Day | The movie ‘Bringing Up Baby’ premiered

The film is recognised as the first time the word 'gay' was used in a mainstream film to described sexuality.

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Funding opportunities for new and emerging filmmakers

Two funding programs offer documentary and short film grants, supporting emerging filmmakers and LGBTQIA+ Australian storytellers.

We value connection, but are drifting apart

New research finds Australians value connection and belonging, but many feel increasingly disconnected, with implications for mental health.

‘CryBaby’ by Mabel Gibson wins at WA Premier’s Book Awards

Yamatji writer Mabel Gibson claimed two major WA Premier's Book Awards, with judges praising her debut memoir 'CryBaby'.

‘Elsinore’ brings to life the true life story of actor Ian Charleson

Andrew Scott stars as Ian Charleson in Elsinore, a new drama exploring fame, HIV and a pivotal Hamlet role.

Magda Szubanski speaks about her new book

Magda Szubanski discusses cancer remission, family history, marriage equality activism and her new memoir I Can't Tell You But I Will.
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