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Joondalup Festival reveals program ahead of March outing

The program is loaded with fabulous artworks, music, entertainment and much more!

Janice Robinson, Courtney Act to headline Mardi Gras Fair Day

Mardi Gras 2026 is fast approaching!

Kirralie Smith and Binary say they will appeal $95,000 vilification fine

The group and its CEO will appeal the Supreme Court of New South Wales, and vowed to take their fight to the High Court of Australia if needed.

On This Gay Day | Activist Sylvia Rivera was born in 1951

Sylvia Rivera was a pioneering transgender activist and a prominent figure in the global LGBTIQ+ rights movement.

On This Gay Day | Russian President Vladimir Putin signs anti-gay law

Originally aimed at protecting people under the age of 18, the law has since been extended to cover the entire Russian population.

On This Gay Day | The film ‘Another Country’ was released in 1984

Another Country introduced cinema audiences to Rupert Everett and Colin Firth.

On This Gay Day | The 1969 Stonewall Riots started

The fight for queer liberation was propelled forward on this day in 1969 when riots broke out in New York following a police raid.

On This Gay Day | Marriage equality was achieved in the USA

The landmark Supreme Court decision saw the court rule that it was unconstitutional for states to ban same sex marriage.

On This Gay Day | The Pride flag was raised for the first time

The flag was designed by Gilbert Baker.

On This Gay Day | Australia’s first Mardi Gras march

It was met with unexpected police violence.

On This Gay Day | Researcher Alfred Kinsey was born in 1894

Kinsey's reports on human sexuality were groundbreaking when they were first released.

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Joondalup Festival reveals program ahead of March outing

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Mardi Gras 2026 is fast approaching!

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Malaysian authorities shut down hotel for promoting itself as ‘gay friendly’

When police raided the hotel there was only one room being used, and no guests at the venue.

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