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Nedlands MP Jonathan Huston quits the Liberals to sit as an independent

Jonathan Huston quits the Liberal Party to sit as an independent, citing mining levies, in a move reshaping WA’s political landscape.

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

The flag was designed by Gilbert Baker.

Former Liberal heavyweight Teena McQueen dies

Former Liberal Party vice president Teena McQueen has died after a short illness, prompting tributes and renewed attention to her public commentary.

On This Gay Day | In 1989 The West Australian opposed decriminalising homosexuality

The state's daily newspaper 1989 views on homosexuality may shock you.

On This Gay Day | Photographer Robert Mapplethorpe was born

The photographer's work spurred discussions about public funding of art works and censorship.

On this Gay Day | 80s pop star Marilyn was born in 1962

He found pop fame in the 1980s especially in Australia where he was mobbed by fans.

On This Gay Day | k.d. lang was born in Alberta, Canada

The singer's career has seen her explore many different genres.

On This Gay Day | ‘That Certain Summer’ premiered in 1972

Hal Holbrook and Martin Sheen played a same-sex couple on TV at a time when there were almost no positive depictions.

On This Gay Day | Remembering actor River Phoenix

River Phoenix passed away on this day in 1993, he was just 23 years old.

On This Gay Day | In 2014 Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed he is gay

Cook became the first CEO of a Fortune 500 company who was open about their homosexuality. 

On This Gay Day | We celebrate the poet Sappho

She's remembered as one of the greatest poets but little of her work has survived.

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Australia’s first study of bi+ people’s sexual health uncovers critical gaps

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