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Teacher fired after being outed by his husband’s obituary

Mark Richards taught at the same school for over two decades.

On This Gay Day | Walt Whitman published Leaves of Grass

The poet's best-known work is also considered the clearest indication that Whitman was same sex attracted.

Tribunal rules E-Safety Commissioner’s attempt to protect Teddy Cook was not justified

The decision has been heralded as a win for free speech.

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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Teacher fired after being outed by his husband’s obituary

Mark Richards taught at the same school for over two decades.

On This Gay Day | Walt Whitman published Leaves of Grass

The poet's best-known work is also considered the clearest indication that Whitman was same sex attracted.

Tribunal rules E-Safety Commissioner’s attempt to protect Teddy Cook was not justified

The decision has been heralded as a win for free speech.

Revelation begins with ‘U Are the Universe’

It's a rare chance to see Ukrainian sci-fi about the potential end of the human race.

CinnefestOZ announced the four films competing for their $100,000 prize

Two WA made films are in the running for the big prize.
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