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On This Gay Day | Trailblazing politician Ralph McLean died

Ralph McLean was first elected to the Fitzroy council in 1982.

Dean Misdale brings ‘Dragged Through The Desert’ to Fringe World

The show promises to bring glitz, glamour, and a whole lot of heart to Fringe World Festival 2026.

Co3 will collaborate with The New Zealand Dance Company to stage ‘Gloria’

Its a rare chance to see an acclaimed work from one of New Zealand's most acclaimed dance talents.

On This Gay Day | Blues singer Ma Rainey died in 1939

Ma Rainey is acknowledged as one of the most influential blues singers of all time.

On This Gay Day | The USA’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy begins

The new rules prohibited discrimination and harassment of closeted members of the armed forces.

On This Gay Day | In 1910 author Jean Genet was born

Genet wrote many plays, novels that often had explicit portrayals of homosexuality and criminal behaviour.

On This Gay Day | Film director Gregg Araki was born

He made his breakthrough in 1992 with The Living End.

On This Gay Day | Remembering Noel Coward and disco star Sylvester

Noel Coward and Sylvester both left their mark on culture on a global scale.

On This Gay Day | ‘Torch Song Trilogy’ had its premiere

Harvey Fierstein’s acclaimed work began life as a Broadway play.

On This Gay Day | Annise Parker was elected Mayor of Houston

When she took office in 2010 she was the first leader of a large US city who was from LGBTIQA+ commuities.

On This Gay Day | Choreographer Hermes Pan was born in 1909

He won an Academy Award and an Emmy for his film and television work.

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On This Gay Day | Trailblazing politician Ralph McLean died

Ralph McLean was first elected to the Fitzroy council in 1982.

Dean Misdale brings ‘Dragged Through The Desert’ to Fringe World

The show promises to bring glitz, glamour, and a whole lot of heart to Fringe World Festival 2026.

Co3 will collaborate with The New Zealand Dance Company to stage ‘Gloria’

Its a rare chance to see an acclaimed work from one of New Zealand's most acclaimed dance talents.

Barry Manilow shares he’s been diagnosed with lung cancer

The musician says the cancer has been detected early and he expects to make a full recovery.

The Year in Review | May 2025

Continuing a journey through the big news stories of 2025, we reach May - the month that had the most posts of the year.
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