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Michelle Rogers appointed chair of Rainbow Futures WA

The respected education and community leader takes up the role next month.

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Michael Paynter will take on the lead role in this new show from Sydney Theatre Company.

On This Gay Day | In 1982 the film ‘Making Love’ was released

The film was considered groundbreaking for its time.

Politician calls for inquiry into Bad Bunny’s ‘gay sexual acts’ in Super Bowl show

Andy Ogles says the performance was "gay pornography" and promoted sodomy.

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Death threats, abuse and insults become the norm in public debate

John Carey says it needs to be called out.

Angus Taylor quits Shadow Cabinet

It's on. The moves to depose Liberal leader Sussan Ley have begun.

Gus Kenworthy shares a message abut ICE from the Winter Olympics

The out Olympian is representing Great Britan at the Winter Olympics.

The coalition has been reformed as Liberal and National leaders strike a deal

After a three week break the coalition has been reformed again.

Police announce no laws broken by plastering Subiaco with anti-transgender stickers

While the stickers are offensive no laws are being broken.

Drag star Marina Summers shares she is a transgender woman

International drag sensation Marina Summers has a message for her fans.

Mardi Gras CEO welcomes government’s clear support

Jesse Matheson has welcomed the Labor government's support, as the Liberals call for Mardi Gras to be defunded.

Minns government rejects Liberals call to defund Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Shadow NSW Arts Minister Chris Rath has called for Mardi Gras to be stripped of all government support.

Lily Allen announces extra shows for Sydney and Melbourne

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Michelle Rogers appointed chair of Rainbow Futures WA

The respected education and community leader takes up the role next month.

Perth Queer Film Festival shares exciting 10th anniversary program

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PHOTOS | PrideFEST Parade 2025 full of love and light

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Join the celebrations with ABC’s live Mardi Gras broadcast

Everyone is invited to join in the revelry of the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade with ABC on Saturday, 28 February.

Catch queer short film ‘Friend of Dorothy’ at Flickerfest

Celebrating 35 years in 2026, international short film festival Flickerfest is set to return with another illuminating program.

Conleth Kane shows his love of Erasure with covers EP

The singer is putting out an EP of three Erasure songs.

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On This Gay Day | In 1982 the film ‘Making Love’ was released

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Geneva will be the host city for IAS 2027

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‘Life Without Diabetes’ suggests a pathway for reversing the medical condition

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The Last Mile | Whose responsibility is it to tackle the HIV goals?

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The Last Mile | How can we make PrEP treatment more accessible?

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PHOTOS | PrideFEST Parade 2025 full of love and light

Pride WA’s Pride Parade filled Northbridge with rainbows last November.

Join the celebrations with ABC’s live Mardi Gras broadcast

Everyone is invited to join in the revelry of the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade with ABC on Saturday, 28 February.

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PHOTOS | PrideFEST 2025 takes over the streets of Northbridge

WA's Pride Parade took to the streets of Northbridge on Saturday, 29 November.

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Michelle Rogers appointed chair of Rainbow Futures WA

The respected education and community leader takes up the role next month.

Get ready for ‘Whispering Jack – The John Farnham Musical’

Michael Paynter will take on the lead role in this new show from Sydney Theatre Company.

On This Gay Day | In 1982 the film ‘Making Love’ was released

The film was considered groundbreaking for its time.

Politician calls for inquiry into Bad Bunny’s ‘gay sexual acts’ in Super Bowl show

Andy Ogles says the performance was "gay pornography" and promoted sodomy.

Death threats, abuse and insults become the norm in public debate

John Carey says it needs to be called out.