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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 | Gay rights activist Lex Watson died in 2014

Watson had a memorable appearance on 'Monday Conference' in 1976.

On This Gay Day | Remembering Leendert Hasenbosch

In 1725, Leendert Hasenbosch was marooned on an island by the Dutch East India Company for the crime of sodomy.

On This Gay Day | In 1958 Keith Haring was born

His iconic artwork has become increasingly ubiquitous in recent years.

On This Gay Day | In 1979 the play ‘Bent’ made its debut

Martin Sherman's play is credited with raising awareness about the Holocaust

On This Gay Day | Transgender pioneer Virginia Prince died in 2009

In 1960, she began publishing the trailblazing magazine Transvestia.

On This Gay Day | Tasmania decriminalised homosexuality in 1997

Australia's journey to decriminalisation was a slow process.

On This Gay Day | In 1999 The Admiral Duncan was bombed

In 1999 a series of bombings took place across London. First the Black Community were targeted, then the Asian community, and finally the Gay community.

On This Gay Day | Poet and musician Rod McKuen was born

The artist's work still has an impact today.

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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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