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The Year in Review: March 2024

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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.

Ben Dawkins quits One Nation to run as an independent

He'd already been dumped by the party ahead of the 2025 election.

The Year in Review: February 2024

See all the things that we covered in February 2024.

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The Year in Review: March 2024

See what happened in March 2024.

Ben Dawkins quits One Nation to run as an independent

He'd already been dumped by the party ahead of the 2025 election.

The Year in Review: February 2024

See all the things that we covered in February 2024.

WA government open to banning protesting in vicinity of places of worship

Would banning protests within 150m of places of worship curb our right to protest?

Electric Fields bring uplifting joy on their first album

Michel Ross chats to OUTinPerth about their love recording with a symphony orchestra.

New stats from the ABS show first estimates of Australia’s LGBTI+ population

Report suggests over 900,000 people are part of the LGBTI population.

“Shameful” Tony Abbott blasts Victorian Liberals over Deeming decision

The former PM says Victorian MPs made the wrong decision by not supporting Deeming.

OPINION | National action on LGBTIQA+ health: it’s time more voices were heard

Rodney Croome from Just.Equal argues there are significant flaws in the LGBTIQA+ health action plan.

Moira Deeming not welcomed back into the Liberal party room

A vote to bring exiled Liberal MP Moira Deeming back into the party room in Victoria has failed. MPs were tied on whether to...

Local

Community member Gary Martin passes away aged 60

Martin was a life member of Bears Perth and a well known community photographer.

New family and domestic violence initiative to support LGBTIQA+SB communities

Living Proud has announced a new initiative in partnership with Ruah Community Services.

$1 million worth of grants available for suicide prevention projects

Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson says funding will be provided to community led projects.

WA government plans to make sport more accessible by opening up school facilities

new $10 million inititiative will enable more community groups to access public school facilities.

Culture

Fresh Tracks | The latest tunes worth checking out

New music from Haute and Freddy, Olly Alexander, Röyksopp, Celete and Florrie.

Revisit the magic of Christmas 1984 with ‘Wham! Last Christmas Unwrapped’

The gang are back for a trip to the snow filled with memories.

Yellowjackets will return in February with exciting new guest stars

Two-time Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank will guest star and join the all-star cast, along with Joel McHale.

History

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.

On This Gay Day | In 1910 author Jean Genet was born

Genet wrote many plays, novels that often had explicit portrayals of homosexuality and criminal behaviour.

On This Gay Day | Film director Gregg Araki was born

He made his breakthrough in 1992 with The Living End.

Lifestyle

Praise for the government’s LGBTIQA+ Health Plan continues to flow

Prominent health and community groups have voiced their support.

La Trobe awarded $2 million for LGBTIQA+ population surveys

Two surveys as part of the Commonwealth’s National Action Plan for the Health and Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ People.

Warning about fake charity appeals in the Christmas season

Scammers often try to take advantage of our generosity at this time of year.

Nominations open for WA Women’s Hall of Fame

Nominations are currently open for the 2025 WA Women’s Hall of Fame.

Community

New family and domestic violence initiative to support LGBTIQA+SB communities

Living Proud has announced a new initiative in partnership with Ruah Community Services.

Historic inclusion for LGBTQIA+ Carers in the National Carers Strategy

GRAI (GLBTI Rights in Ageing Inc) say the launch...

GRAI seeks input from older LGBTI people about ending conversion therapy practices

GLBTI Rights in Ageing Inc. (GRAI), Australia’s leading organisation...

Albany Pride announces theme for 2025 festival

The 2025 festival is expected to attract a lot of visitors to Albany.

Perth Pride Choir leave audience awestruck at ‘Starstruck’

The Perth Pride Choir's end of year concern is...

Community member Gary Martin passes away aged 60

Martin was a life member of Bears Perth and a well known community photographer.

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The Year in Review: March 2024

See what happened in March 2024.

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.

Ben Dawkins quits One Nation to run as an independent

He'd already been dumped by the party ahead of the 2025 election.

The Year in Review: February 2024

See all the things that we covered in February 2024.

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.