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Graeme Watson

Graeme Watson is the co-editor of OUTinPerth. He also works in the university sector and is a broadcaster at RTRFM 92.1

On This Gay Day | Poet Arthur Rimbaud was born in France

Arthur Rimbaud's brief literary career and turbulent relationship with Paul Verlaine left a lasting impact on modern literature and art.

Trevor Ashley’s ‘Deep-Heat Rivalry’ is coming home to Australia

Trevor Ashley's camp musical parody Deep-Heat Rivalry arrives in Australia following a hit London season, with Midsumma and Mardi Gras runs.

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Tasmanian doctors and health workers back conversion ban bill

More than 50 Tasmanian health practitioners have endorsed proposed legislation banning conversion practices, arguing the measures will improve wellbeing.

Short films bring to life this year’s Booker Prize short list

Acclaimed actors perform excerpts from the 2026 Booker Prize shortlist, including queer novels by Marlon James and Douglas Stuart.

Will ‘Forty Love’ do for tennis what ‘Heated Rivalry’ did for ice hockey?

First Look at Forty Love Starring Paul Kircher and Romeo Beckham

On This Gay Day | TV’s ‘Sticky Moments’ had its debut

The show brought Julian Clary to the masses.

Madonna teases unreleased Arca collaboration

Fans are speculating that an unreleased Madonna and Arca collaboration may surface on a deluxe version of Confessions II.

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Applause for cross-party Tasmanian conversion ban vote 

Tasmania’s Lower House has passed legislation banning conversion practices, with Equality Tasmania urging the Upper House to support reform.

Mandurah community responds to calls to remove LGBTIQA+ themed books from library

Mandurah residents overwhelmingly supported a Falcon Library LGBTQIA+ book display after a social media complaint called for its removal.

Actor Patrick Stewart dies aged 86

Acclaimed actor Sir Patrick Stewart, beloved for Star Trek, Shakespeare and LGBTQIA+ allyship, has died aged 86.

Star Observer say they are here to stay

Community media remains vital for LGBTQIA+ Australians, and supporting independent outlets helps strengthen representation, connection and informed public discussion.

On This Gay Day | In 2014 Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed he is gay

Cook became the first CEO of a Fortune 500 company who was open about their homosexuality.