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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 | In 1954 the Woolfenden Committee met for the first time

It was the first step towards decriminalising homosexuality in Britain.

On This Gay Day | Mexican writer Luis Zapata was born

Zapata was one of the most successful and acclaimed gay writers in Mexican literature.

On This Gay Day | Blues singer Ma Rainey was born

Blues singer Ma Rainey is remembered for her groundbreaking references to same-sex relationships.

On This Gay Day | In 1982 the RSL stopped a wreath honouring gay service personnel

In 1982 RSL President Bruce Ruxton barred LGBTIQA+ service personnel being recognised.

On This Gay Day | Caitlyn Jenner came out in a television interview

In 2015, Caitlyn Jenner shared her gender in a TV interview On this day in 2015 Caitlyn Jenner shared that she was transgender is a...

On This Gay Day | There was a big announcement about AIDS research

On this day in 1984 the USA's Secretary for Health and Human Services Margaret Heckler called a press conference and made a brief announcement.

On This Gay Day | ‘Strange Bedfellows’ was released

Twenty-one years ago the Australian film Stange Bedfellows made its debut. Starring Paul Hogan and Michael Caton, it told the story of two mates in...

On This Gay Day | Economist John Maynard Keyes died in 1946

His economic theories changed the policies of governments around the globe.

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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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