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On This Gay Day | Rita Mae Brown was born

Brown is best known for her coming-of-age autobiographical novel 'Rubyfruit Jungle' which was released in 1973.

Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company plan big bold stories for 2026

The Indigenous focused theatre company has revealed their 2026 program.

Black Swan ends the year on a high with ‘Carol’

Sally-Anne Upton and Mark Storen shine in this tale of festive cheer and serious issues.

On This Gay Day | ‘Brokeback Mountain’ was released

The film would go on to win an Oscar for director Ang Lee.

On This Gay Day | In 2012 Charlie Jane Anders won the Hugo award

The author has published some memorable works of speculative fiction.

On This Gay Day | Musician Meshell Ndegeocello was born

American singer-songwriter, rapper and bass player Meshell Ndegeocello was born on this day in 1968. Born into a military family in Berlin, Germany, she grew...

On This Gay Day | The Gay Games was first held in 1982

The event draws thousands of competitors to the host city for 10 days of sports and culture.

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

Senator Pratt took the opportunity to highlight that her partner at the time faced discrimination as a transgender man.

On This Gay Day | Christopher Isherwood was born in 1904

Author Christopher Isherwood wrote the short novel that inspired the musical 'Cabaret'.

On This Gay Day | 'The Wizard of Oz' was released

We've been following the yellow brick road since 1939.

On This Gay Day | Choreographer Lindsay Kemp died in 2018

Lindsay Kemp worked with many artists including Kate Bush and David Bowie.

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On This Gay Day | Rita Mae Brown was born

Brown is best known for her coming-of-age autobiographical novel 'Rubyfruit Jungle' which was released in 1973.

Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company plan big bold stories for 2026

The Indigenous focused theatre company has revealed their 2026 program.

Black Swan ends the year on a high with ‘Carol’

Sally-Anne Upton and Mark Storen shine in this tale of festive cheer and serious issues.

Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce quits the party

The former leader had yet to declare whether he will join One Nation.

On This Gay Day | James Pratt and John Smith were executed

They are the last two men who were executed in England for the crime of sodomy.
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