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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 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.

On This Gay Day | Soccer player Robbie Rogers came out

Robbie Rogers is one of the few top tier soccer player to share that they are gay.

On This Gay Day | Magda Szubanski came out on 'The Project'

Magda came out and showed her support for marriage equality.

On This Gay Day | In 1982 the film ‘Making Love’ was released

The film was considered groundbreaking for its time.

On This Gay Day | Activist Mark Ashton died in 1987

Mark Ashton's advocacy was captured in the film 'Pride'.

On This Gay Day | Remembering the work and life of Bill Sherwood

Film director Bill Sherwood only made a series of short film and one feature before his life was cut short.

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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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