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Actor Valerie Perrine dies aged 82

The actor who found fame in Lenny, Superman I and II, and Can't Stop the Music had been living with Parkinson's disease for many years.

On This Gay Day | Playwright Terrance McNally died in 2020

The playwright wrote many acclaimed works in theatre and film.

‘Insight’ on SBS asks if we’ve got the balance right on transgender medical treatment?

The hour-long program hosted by Kumi Taguchi presents a wide range of viewpoints on the issue.

On This Gay Day | In 1999 The Admiral Duncan was bombed

In 1999 a series of bombings took place across London. First the Black Community were targeted, then the Asian community, and finally the Gay community.

On This Gay Day | Poet and musician Rod McKuen was born

The artist's work still has an impact today.

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.

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Actor Valerie Perrine dies aged 82

The actor who found fame in Lenny, Superman I and II, and Can't Stop the Music had been living with Parkinson's disease for many years.

On This Gay Day | Playwright Terrance McNally died in 2020

The playwright wrote many acclaimed works in theatre and film.

‘Insight’ on SBS asks if we’ve got the balance right on transgender medical treatment?

The hour-long program hosted by Kumi Taguchi presents a wide range of viewpoints on the issue.

Adult film star Seth Peterson dies aged 28

"I’m truly at a loss for words, and my heart is broken." said fiancé Kobe Marsh.

The Performing Arts WA Awards return to Heath Ledger Theatre this April

The awards have recognised excellence in professional theatre, dance, musicals, opera and cabaret for more than 20 years.
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