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Dean Misdale brings ‘Dragged Through The Desert’ to Fringe World

The show promises to bring glitz, glamour, and a whole lot of heart to Fringe World Festival 2026.

Co3 will collaborate with The New Zealand Dance Company to stage ‘Gloria’

Its a rare chance to see an acclaimed work from one of New Zealand's most acclaimed dance talents.

Barry Manilow shares he’s been diagnosed with lung cancer

The musician says the cancer has been detected early and he expects to make a full recovery.

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.

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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.

Bondi response must include all minority groups subjected to hate speech and violence

Calls for response to hate crimes in the wake of Bondi tragedy to include all minority groups

The Year in Review | March 2025

March was all about politics with the state election taking place and the federal election ramping up.

Research aims to close cancer prevention gap for gay and bisexual men

Rates of anal cancer are growing in Australia, particularly among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.

Three young New Zealanders escape jail time over Grindr assaults

There the latest vigilante group to be caught targeting gay men.

Northern Territory to defund gender-affirming treatment for young people

The CLP government has announced it will withdraw funding for puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones for people under 18.

Bowen Yang reportedly set to depart SNL mid-season

This weekend will reportedly be his last appearance as a cast member on the long running comedy show.

Local

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.

Community celebration to mark the passing of the ART and surrogacy reforms

The laws passed parliament earlier this month after ore than a decade of advocacy and campaigning.

Culture

Internationally acclaimed mentalist Christian Lavey heading to Fringe World

Luxembourg’s leading mentalist Christian Lavey invites Perth audiences to experience mindreading and other freaking wonders at Fringe World – a fast-paced, interactive journey into...

David Campbell says he’ll be thinking of Magda Szubanski as he hosts carols

The two entertainers became close friends after working together almost a decade ago.

Mika delivers video for ‘Immortal Love’

Mika has delivered a video for his latest song Immortal Love. The track is from his upcoming album Hyperlove.

History

On This Gay Day | In 2013 the Queen pardoned Alan Turing

Turing is credited with being the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.

On This Gay Day | The film ‘Philadelphia’ was released

It was one of the first studio films to focus on HIV.

On This Gay Day | Blues singer Ma Rainey died in 1939

Ma Rainey is acknowledged as one of the most influential blues singers of all time.

On This Gay Day | The USA’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy begins

The new rules prohibited discrimination and harassment of closeted members of the armed forces.

Lifestyle

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...

New research shows trans adolescents on hormone treatment have less suicide ideation

The study has found the same result as a smaller studies conducted in 2019.

Community

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.

GRAI announce new life members at AGM

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

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.

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Dean Misdale brings ‘Dragged Through The Desert’ to Fringe World

The show promises to bring glitz, glamour, and a whole lot of heart to Fringe World Festival 2026.

Co3 will collaborate with The New Zealand Dance Company to stage ‘Gloria’

Its a rare chance to see an acclaimed work from one of New Zealand's most acclaimed dance talents.

Barry Manilow shares he’s been diagnosed with lung cancer

The musician says the cancer has been detected early and he expects to make a full recovery.

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

On This Gay Day | In 2013 the Queen pardoned Alan Turing

Turing is credited with being the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.