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On This Gay Day | Philosopher Roland Barthes was born

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Japanese student arrested after TikTok sting by juveniles

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Japanese student arrested after TikTok sting by juveniles

WA Police have again urged people to report crimes rather than set up their own operations for social media clout.

Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson dies aged 76

The former MP had a long career in media after retiring from politics.

Opinion | What’s wrong with the Better Together podcast

Lyn Hardy breaks down the arguments made by Matt Beard from All Out.

Tasmania agrees to redress scheme over laws against homosexuality and cross-dressing 

The scheme is the first of its kind in Australia.

Tasmania set to pass scheme for restitution on historical homosexual convictions

Could the legislation be a blueprint for other states?

Queensland police investigate assault on transgender person

The 25-year-old was assaulted on a Gold Coast tram over a sticker on their bag.

Better Together | The Rainbow Connection continues

Beyond apologies and remorse, Better Together brought together hundreds for discussions and learning.

Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds praises Gay Games win for Perth

The global event will be coming to Perth in 2030.

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas reflects on 50 years of progress

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Get creepy crawly at Club Silly this Friday at The Bird

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Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds praises Gay Games win for Perth

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WA’s Australian of the Year nominees revealed

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Bibliophile | ‘Chosen Family’ tells a story of love and destruction

Madeleine Grey’s simmering tale of desire is full of compassion for the two main characters, and the weight of historical barriers to that desire.

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On This Gay Day | Philosopher Roland Barthes was born

Barthes was a prominent French literary theorist and semiotician whose work had a profound impact on the fields of literary criticism, cultural studies, and semiotics.

On This Gay Day | Herculine Barbin was born in 1838

Their birth date is remembered as Intersex Day of Solidarity.

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.

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Is cervical screening important for trans and gender diverse people?

Mathéo is one of the faces of the Own It national cervical screening campaign.

Are you ready to Movember?

Show your support for men's health this November.

Collectables expo TreasureCon is coming to Perth this November

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre will be transformed into a haven for all things collectible for two massive days this November.

New Marc Fennell SBS series tackles the big topics

Over a series of dinner parties the SBS host greets guests for bold and fearless conversations.

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Hundreds turn out for Adelaide Frontrunners’ Pride Walk & Run

Community members ran and walked the five kilometre course in a celebration of Pride.

Rainbow Families shine at PrideFEST 2025

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Get creepy crawly at Club Silly this Friday at The Bird

The Bird will be buzzing for Club Silly's fourth outing this weekend.

Mardi Gras tickets for major events on sale today

The annual festival will run from 13th February through to 1st March 2026.

Alan Joyce to be keynote speaker at the 2025 Crown Pride Luncheon

The former QANTAS boss will speak following the release of his memoir.

Adelaide Pride filled the streets with colour

Adelaide's Pride festival filled the streets as the city begins its month long Feast Festival celebrations.

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On This Gay Day | Philosopher Roland Barthes was born

Barthes was a prominent French literary theorist and semiotician whose work had a profound impact on the fields of literary criticism, cultural studies, and semiotics.

Couch Potato | Celebrity Traitors comes to a thrilling conclusion

It's been declared one of the best TV series of the year.

Hunter Page-Lochard chats about new series ‘Reckless’

The new SBS series is a world-class thriller and black comedy.

Japanese student arrested after TikTok sting by juveniles

WA Police have again urged people to report crimes rather than set up their own operations for social media clout.

Adelaide Pride filled the streets with colour

Adelaide's Pride festival filled the streets as the city begins its month long Feast Festival celebrations.