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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 | Louise Pratt delivered her first speech in WA parliament

In 2001, Louise Pratt delivered her inaugural speech to the Western Australian parliament, setting out an agenda for LGBTQ+ law reform.

On This Gay Day | Ireland said ‘Yes’ to marriage equality

Ireland said 'Yes' to marriage equality in 2015 On this day in 2015 Ireland has overwhelmingly to introduce same sex civil marriages. Voters approved marriage equality...

On This Gay Day | Actor Raymond Burr was born in 1917

He found success on TV playing Perry Mason and later Police Chief Ironside.

On This Gay Day | Remembering lesbian musician Alix Dobkin

Dobkin made her mark creating what could arguably be described as one of the first lesbian albums.

On This Gay Day | The first report about AIDS is published

Lawrence D. Mass was the first writer to draw attention to the issue.

On This Gay Day | Annise Parker was born in Houston

Annise Parker, Divine, IDAHOBIT and a classic film feature in today's post.

On This Gay Day | The movie ‘Fame’ is 45 years old

"Baby look at me and tell me what you see"

On This Gay Day | ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ made its debut

The film would become iconic and spur many spinpff projects.

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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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