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WAAPA to bring iconic musical ‘Company’ to the State Theatre Centre

Making a splash in 1970 and dominating the Tony Awards, Company is Stephen Sondheim's flashy exploration of finding connection and commitment in a modern world.

Family First party targets specific rainbow families in Mother’s Day salvo

Family First used Mother's Day to argue against same-sex parents, as well as access to surrogacy and IVF, by targeting specific LGBTQIA+ families.

OPINION | Safety is for everyone

"Public safety cannot be selective. It either protects all of us, or it protects none of us."

On This Gay Day | Jazz musician Billy Straythorn was born

Strayhorn was one of the greatest writers of jazz music.

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.

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.

On This Gay Day | Freddie Mercury, Lou Reed and the AIDS quilt project

Freddy Mercury was 45 years old when he died of an AIDS related illness.

On This Gay Day | Australia allowed gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military

PM Paul Keating was the driving force behind the major policy change.

On This Gay Day | Benjamin Britten was born in 1913

A central figure in music in the 20th century Britten composed well known operas, orchestral and vocal music.

On This Gay Day | Raconteur, actor and writer, Quentin Crisp died

Sting wrote a song about him, a film about his life made John Hurt a star, and he had a memorable turn opposite Tilda Swinton in Orlando.

On This Gay Day | Five people were killed at Club Q in Colorado Springs

The tragedy lead to calls for laws to protect people from gun violence.

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WAAPA to bring iconic musical ‘Company’ to the State Theatre Centre

Making a splash in 1970 and dominating the Tony Awards, Company is Stephen Sondheim's flashy exploration of finding connection and commitment in a modern world.

Family First party targets specific rainbow families in Mother’s Day salvo

Family First used Mother's Day to argue against same-sex parents, as well as access to surrogacy and IVF, by targeting specific LGBTQIA+ families.

OPINION | Safety is for everyone

"Public safety cannot be selective. It either protects all of us, or it protects none of us."

Budget extends commitment to HIV response

Health groups have welcomed news in the federal budget of continued support for Australia's efforts to eliminate HIV.

Ella Prince on why ‘The Shepherd’s Hut’ is a story for today’s world

Ella Prince returns to Perth for Black Swan Theatre’s adaptation of Tim Winton’s 'The Shepherd’s Hut', exploring masculinity and connection.
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