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Mardi Gras PARTY moves to brand new venue with star-studded lineup

PARTY at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has announced its massive roster for 2027.
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First look at season two of Benito Skinner’s steamy comedy ‘Overcompensating’

Prime Video has shared a first look at the new season of comedian Benito Skinner's breakout series Overcompensating.
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Head to the Northbridge Piazza to watch ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’

PRIDEFEST screens Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, celebrating the iconic Australian film's legacy, stars and enduring cultural impact.
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‘Half Man’ star Mitchell Robinson signs on for James Dean biopic

Scottish actor Mitchell Robertson has joined Brandon Flynn in One Hand Tied, a film exploring James Dean's relationship with William Bast.

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Debate on the Equal Opportunity reforms is underway

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WA MPs began debating new Equal Opportunity laws, with strong support for LGBTQIA+ protections and opposition concerns over sex definitions.

WA government insists action on conversion therapy ban is progressing

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Western Australia's government says conversion therapy ban legislation is progressing, but advocates remain concerned about delays and missing timelines.

Court rules Trinidad and Tobago must remove laws criminalising homosexuality

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Britain's Privy Council has ruled Trinidad and Tobago's anti-gay laws unconstitutional, marking a major victory for activist Jason Jones.

TV star and author David Walliams accused of grooming teenage girls

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David Walliams has been identified in UK court proceedings involving allegations of grooming and inappropriate behaviour, which he denies.

Dr Lorraine Finlay to leave Human Rights Commission

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Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay will leave the Commission after five years, concluding a tenure marked by achievements and controversy.

Human Rights Commission concerned over AI deepfakes

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A new Human Rights Commission report warns synthetic media threatens democracy, fuels discrimination and undermines public trust online.

Brisbane radio host says he does not discriminate against transgender people

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Greg Gould alleges broadcaster Matthew Boyd made anti-trans comments, while Boyd says his remarks were misinterpreted and apologises.

Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault

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Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10½ years in prison after convictions for rape and multiple sexual assaults.

WA Premier Roger Cook has no solid timeline for conversion therapy ban

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Premier Roger Cook declines to commit to 2026 conversion therapy ban timeline
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Debate on the Equal Opportunity reforms is underway

WA MPs began debating new Equal Opportunity laws, with strong support for LGBTQIA+ protections and opposition concerns over sex definitions.
Community

This Pride, GRAI is putting inclusion into practice

GRAI: GLGBTI Rights in Ageing have booked a table for the Pride Luncheon, and now they're looking for older community members to join them.
Community

Celebrate PRIDEFEST in Fremantle this November

Fremantle will come together for a month of music, creativity and community connection as the City of Fremantle celebrates Freo PRIDEFEST.
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Pride readies action packed Fairday to open PRIDEFEST 2026

Perth's PRIDEFEST will kick off on Sunday with the much-loved community FAIRDAY.
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Hercules and Love Affair take over The Court this Sunday

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Hercules & Love Affair return to Perth with the Danseur Tour, celebrating queer dance culture, electronic music and community.
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‘Wentworth Halfway Home’ arrives this December

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Boomer's life after prison takes centre stage as familiar Wentworth characters return in new spin-off Halfway Home.
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Comedian Tom Allen books Australian tour for 2027

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British comedian Tom Allen brings his new show Totally Tom Allen to Australia in 2027, including a Perth performance.
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History

On This Gay Day | The movie ‘An Early Frost’ put HIV story in American lounge rooms

In 1985 the TV movie An Early Frost was broadcast on the USA, one of the first mainstream stories about the effects of HIV and AIDS .
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On This Gay Day | Film director Terrence Davies was born in 1945

Terrence Davies films were highly acclaimed and distinctive.
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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.
History

On This Gay Day | Herculine Barbin was born in 1838

Their birth date is remembered as Intersex Day of Solidarity.
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Lifestyle

Giant inflatable CT scanner takes lung screening message to LGBTQ+ communities across Australia 

ACON is taking lung cancer awareness directly to LGBTQ+ communities with a giant inflatable "Glory Hole" installation designed to start conversations about life-saving lung cancer screening and early detection.
Community

Focus on the I in LGBTIQA+: October 26 is Intersex Awareness Day

October 26 is Intersex Awareness Day, a day to promote genuine inclusion for people with intersex variations.
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Asexuality in the spotlight: 25 – 31 October is Ace Awareness Week

This week is Ace Week, an annual celebration of all people who fall under the umbrella of asexuality.
Community

Screening Saves Lives: Screening with Pride at Fairday

The Screening Saves Lives marquee is designed for the LGBTIQA+ community to find out information and ask sensitive health questions.
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Community

Celebrate PRIDEFEST in Fremantle this November

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Fremantle will come together for a month of music, creativity and community connection as the City of Fremantle celebrates Freo PRIDEFEST.

Pride readies action packed Fairday to open PRIDEFEST 2026

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Perth's PRIDEFEST will kick off on Sunday with the much-loved community FAIRDAY.

Join WAAC’s Condom Pack-a-thon on World AIDS Day

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Join WAAC's Condom Pack'a'Thon this World AIDS Day, helping pack safe-sex kits, break records and prevent HIV and STIs.

Sexy Galexy is all set for PRIDEFEST Fairday 2026

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Drag icon Sexy Galexy returns to Perth to host PRIDEFEST Fairday, reflecting on community, creativity and drag's evolution.

Final call for speakers at Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil

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Transfolk WA are hosting the annual candlelight vigil to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance on Friday 20 November.
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This Pride, GRAI is putting inclusion into practice

GRAI: GLGBTI Rights in Ageing have booked a table for the Pride Luncheon, and now they're looking for older community members to join them.

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Mardi Gras PARTY moves to brand new venue with star-studded lineup

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PARTY at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has announced its massive roster for 2027.
Culture

First look at season two of Benito Skinner’s steamy comedy ‘Overcompensating’

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Prime Video has shared a first look at the new season of comedian Benito Skinner's breakout series Overcompensating.
Culture

Head to the Northbridge Piazza to watch ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’

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PRIDEFEST screens Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, celebrating the iconic Australian film's legacy, stars and enduring cultural impact.
Culture

‘Half Man’ star Mitchell Robinson signs on for James Dean biopic

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Scottish actor Mitchell Robertson has joined Brandon Flynn in One Hand Tied, a film exploring James Dean's relationship with William Bast.
Local

Debate on the Equal Opportunity reforms is underway

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WA MPs began debating new Equal Opportunity laws, with strong support for LGBTQIA+ protections and opposition concerns over sex definitions.

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