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The Year in Review | September 2025

Some of the biggest news stories of 2025 occurred in September - see what went down.

Get into some of the best music of all time with ’27 Club’

Celebrate the artistry of Joplin, Winehouse, Cobain, Morrison and Hendrix.

On This Gay Day | Lili Ilse Elvenes was born in Denmark in 1882

Her life was the inspiration for the film 'The Danish Girl'.

Michelle Pearson’s ‘Skinny’ exposes the absurdity of diet culture

The award winning show is coming to Fringe World in 2026.

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The Year in Review | September 2025

Some of the biggest news stories of 2025 occurred in September - see what went down.

The Year in Review | August 2025

Check out all the news and events that happened in August 2025.

FIFA urged to keep World Cup Pride game out of respect for local culture

Two countries who outlaw homosexuality were picked for the game.

The Year in Review | July 2025

As we entered the second half of the year news from the USA continued to be almost daily news about LGBTIQA+ rights being removed...

Two men jailed in Britain over burglaries via Grindr

The men will now spend years behind bars over the offences.

The Year in Review | June 2025

Take a look back though all the news from June 2025.

The Year in Review | May 2025

Continuing a journey through the big news stories of 2025, we reach May - the month that had the most posts of the year.

Former Liberal MP Dr Katie Allen dies aged 59

Dr Katie Allen, who served as a Liberal MP in the Morrison government, has died aged 59. Just a few months ago Dr Allen...

The Year in Review | April 2025

Take a look back through all the news and events on April 2025.

Local

Join OUTdance for a game of Bingo

This February it'll be eyes down for an important fundraiser.

Queer Book Club will read ‘The Left Hand of Darkness’ in January

A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants spend most of their time without a gender.

GRAI announce new life members at AGM

Graham Lovelock, Steve Singer, Louise Pratt, Jude Comfort and Wendy Bennett honoured.

Recent changes to surrogacy and ART laws celebrated

Advocates who fought for the laws to be changed shared their stories from the long campaign.

Culture

The Ice Cream Factory is set to be a hub of activity at Fringe World

Briefs, London Calling and Club D'Amour are a few of the shows you'll find at ICF this Fringe World.

Sir Babygirl delivers a Christmas ode

The song was featured in the short animation 'Stoned for Christmas'.

Couch Potato | Reality TV series ‘The Boyfriend’ is back for a second outing

This time round things are going to be icy, the series in set in Hokaido in the winter.

History

On This Gay Day | Lili Ilse Elvenes was born in Denmark in 1882

Her life was the inspiration for the film 'The Danish Girl'.

On This Gay Day | Actor and advocate Wilson Cruz was born

The actor has played a number of prominent roles as well as being an LGBTIQA+ rights activist.

On This Gay Day | Trailblazing politician Ralph McLean died

Ralph McLean was first elected to the Fitzroy council in 1982.

Lifestyle

Help organise International Gynecological Awareness Day 2026

International Gynecological Awareness Day (IGAD) is marked each year on 10th September.

Study finds helping young adults rethink uncertainty reduces anxiety and depression

The research from UNSW Sydney shows the benefit of even a brief course in building important skills.

RAINBOWlers gathering washed out, but there’s more next week

A huge thunderstorm on Sunday afternoon saw Perth residents drenched, with roads quickly flooding and trees falling across the city with...

Calls for the appointment of a federal Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing 

Lobby group Australians for Mental Health is urging the federal government to appoint a dedicated Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing...

Community

City of Vincent Film Project reveals new stories for 2026

The 2026 films will tell stories of two iconic venues, alongside a third exploring Irish culture and community in the City.

RAINBOWlers attracts new people to the sport of lawn bowls

A perfect summer Sunday afternoon saw people taking to the green to try out Lawn Bowls.

Meet Mr Bear Perth 2025, it’s Mikey!

Mikey shares how he found his tribe with Bears Perth.

PrideAbility: Social group for LGBTIQA+ people with disability celebrates 10 years

Once known as the Rainbow Bridge Social Club, PrideAbility...

Queer Book Club will read ‘The Left Hand of Darkness’ in January

A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants spend most of their time without a gender.

Join OUTdance for a game of Bingo

This February it'll be eyes down for an important fundraiser.

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The Year in Review | September 2025

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