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Pride WA CEO Dr Laurie Butterly to step down

Prdie WA said Dr Butterly leaves after three years of significant growth and major organisational achievements.

Archibald prize captures a wide range of notable Australians

Artist Sean Layh has won The Packing Room Prize as the finalist for The Archibald Prize are revealed.

On This Gay Day | Tasmania decriminalised homosexuality in 1997

Australia's journey to decriminalisation was a slow process.

Mark Latham ordered to pay Alex Greenwich $100,000 for homosexual vilification

Latham has hit back at the judgement calling the court a "publicly funded Mad Hatter’s tea party."

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Mark Latham ordered to pay Alex Greenwich $100,000 for homosexual vilification

Latham has hit back at the judgement calling the court a "publicly funded Mad Hatter’s tea party."

Coleen Lamarre to remain in custody over witness tampering accusation

Coleen Lamarre has been remanded in custody after being charged with attempting to interfere with a witness in her son Beau Lamarre‑Condon’s upcoming double‑murder trial,

Mother of Beau Lamarre‑Condon charged with attempting to influence witness

Mother's arrest adds new twist to high‑profile Baird–Davies murder case.

Concern Tasmanian hospital sale will increase discrimination

There are fears that the sale may lead to fertility treatments, contraceptive surgeries, surgical terminations and gender treatments no longer being available in the state.

UK murder trial of baby boy set to restart with new jury

Jamie Varley, 37, is accused of murdering 13-month old Preston Davey in July 2023.

Owner of the UK’s Pink Punters says the LGBT club has been completely destroyed

Police said they had taken a 51‑year‑old man into custody on suspicion of arson.

Russia’s Health Minister calls for more HIV testing as cases continue to rise

Health Minister Mikhail Murashko called for a third of Russia’s population to be tested each year.

Peak psychiatry body suspends Dr Andrew Amos

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has temporarily withdrawn the psychiatrist's membership.

UK: Man arrested for arson after fire at packed LGBT+ night club

Pink Punters in Fenny Stratford was destroyed by a fire on Sunday morning.

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Pride WA CEO Dr Laurie Butterly to step down

Prdie WA said Dr Butterly leaves after three years of significant growth and major organisational achievements.

Dean Misdale is looking for some ‘Hot Stuff’

Misdale’s latest offering is a bold, high‑energy cover of the disco classic, originally made famous by Donna Summer.

Annual International AIDS Candlelight Memorial will be on Sunday 17 May

It is an opportunity to come together as a community to remember the many lives lost to AIDS.

Transfolk WA launch aid for gender affirming care

The fund offers grants of $300 and $1000 to support WA-based individuals to affirm their gender.

Culture

Chris Parker wants you to take a good hard took at him

The Kiwi comedian is laying two shows at The Rechabite in May.

Madonna turns up on Grindr and at gay bar The Abbey

Madonna's promotion of her upcoming Confessions II album is continuing, this weekend she took over dating app Grindr .

New leadership team for Adelaide’s Feast Festival

Adelaide’s Feast Festival has announced the appointment of Skye Bee as Executive Director and Katherine Sortini as Creative Director.

History

On This Gay Day | Tasmania decriminalised homosexuality in 1997

Australia's journey to decriminalisation was a slow process.

On This Gay Day | In 1999 The Admiral Duncan was bombed

In 1999 a series of bombings took place across London. First the Black Community were targeted, then the Asian community, and finally the Gay community.

On This Gay Day | Poet and musician Rod McKuen was born

The artist's work still has an impact today.

On This Gay Day | In 1954 the Wolfenden Committee met for the first time

It was the first step towards decriminalising homosexuality in Britain.

Lifestyle

The Last Mile: Diane Lloyd on the challenges faced by women with HIV

Diane Lloyd has been a prominent voice for women living with HIV over many decades. This year marks 40 years since she was first diagnosed with the virus.

Learn all about sauna etiquette at Steam Works

Sign up for a one-hour workshop exploring the dos and don’ts of Sauna etiquette this Saturday at Steam Works.

Australians for Mental Health welcomes new free mental health therapy for Aussies

The new initiative makes mental health support available to more Australians.

The Last Mile: How do we get more women to get tested?

One of the groups of people who remain at higher risk of being late diagnosed with HIV is women.

Community

Annual International AIDS Candlelight Memorial will be on Sunday 17 May

It is an opportunity to come together as a community to remember the many lives lost to AIDS.

Transfolk WA launch aid for gender affirming care

The fund offers grants of $300 and $1000 to support WA-based individuals to affirm their gender.

Queer Liberation Boorloo and community call for justice at Trans Visibility rally

QLB hosted a rally for Trans Day of Visibility calling for greater action from lawmakers and solidarity among communities.

The finalists for the 2026 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards have been announced

This year's awards will be handing out in late May at a glittering ceremony in Sydney.

New blood donation rules expand eligibility for gay and bisexual men

At the front of the queue to donate was Pride WA President Peter Foster who welcomed the recent changes to eligibility criteria.

Pride WA CEO Dr Laurie Butterly to step down

Prdie WA said Dr Butterly leaves after three years of significant growth and major organisational achievements.

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Pride WA CEO Dr Laurie Butterly to step down

Prdie WA said Dr Butterly leaves after three years of significant growth and major organisational achievements.

Archibald prize captures a wide range of notable Australians

Artist Sean Layh has won The Packing Room Prize as the finalist for The Archibald Prize are revealed.

On This Gay Day | Tasmania decriminalised homosexuality in 1997

Australia's journey to decriminalisation was a slow process.

Mark Latham ordered to pay Alex Greenwich $100,000 for homosexual vilification

Latham has hit back at the judgement calling the court a "publicly funded Mad Hatter’s tea party."

Coleen Lamarre to remain in custody over witness tampering accusation

Coleen Lamarre has been remanded in custody after being charged with attempting to interfere with a witness in her son Beau Lamarre‑Condon’s upcoming double‑murder trial,