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Queer Screen reveals exciting Mardi Gras Film Festival program

The festival will screen two weeks of LGBTIQA+ cinema as Sydney celebrates Mardi Gras across the city.

Equality Australia urges government to work with The Greens on hate speech laws

“Leaving any group unprotected implies their safety matters less and that violence against them is tolerated."

2026 WA Premier’s Book Awards open for nominations

This year's awards will have a total prize pool of $120,000 spread across eight categories.

On This Gay Day | Performer and activist Josephine Baker was born

During her life Baker was a celebrated singer, a civil rights activist and a during World War II a French Resistance agent.

On This Gay Day | Leo Varadkar becomes Taoiseach in Ireland

Leo Varadkar became the fourth gay head of government in the world In 2017 Leo Varadkar became the Taoiseach of Ireland when he was elected leader...

On This Gay Day | Georgina Beyer was recognised by Queen Elizabeth II

The Kiwi politician was given country's Order of Merit for her services to LGBTQ+ rights and local government.

On This Gay Day | Poet Walt Whitman was born in 1819

Described as the father of free verse, his poetry was controversial in its day for its overt sexuality.

On This Gay Day | Transgender trailblazer Christine Jorgensen was born

In 1951 she was the first US citizen to undergo gender reassignment surgery and hormone treatment.

On This Gay Day | Musician Melissa Etheridge was born

Ehteridge dropped out of college to pursue her rock n roll dreams.

On This Gay Day | Author Sir Alan Hollinghurst was born

Author Sir Alan Hollinghurst celebrates his 71st birthday today.

On This Gay Day | Oscar Wilde was found guilty of gross indecency

At the time Wilde was at the height of his career.

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Queer Screen reveals exciting Mardi Gras Film Festival program

The festival will screen two weeks of LGBTIQA+ cinema as Sydney celebrates Mardi Gras across the city.

Equality Australia urges government to work with The Greens on hate speech laws

“Leaving any group unprotected implies their safety matters less and that violence against them is tolerated."

2026 WA Premier’s Book Awards open for nominations

This year's awards will have a total prize pool of $120,000 spread across eight categories.

‘Campfire’: Award-winning circus show heading to Fringe World

Fusing comedy, horror and circus, Campfire is taking audiences into the wilderness this Fringe World season.

Change of leadership at Pride WA

Forer state MP Peter Foster takes over as Chair of Pride WA.
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