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The Stella Prize shortlist is a great way to find a great book to read

Six remarkable books are in contentio nfor the award.

Catch ‘The Wedding Banquet’ this week at Luna Leederville

The film has been getting great reviews.

On This Gay Day | Blues singer Ma Rainey was born

Blues singer Ma Rainey is remembered for her groundbreaking references to same-sex relationships.

On This Gay Day | There was a big announcement about AIDS research

On this day in 1984 the USA's Secretary for Health and Human Services Margaret Heckler called a press conference and made a brief announcement.

On This Gay Day | ‘Strange Bedfellows’ was released

Twenty-one years ago the Australian film Stange Bedfellows made its debut. Starring Paul Hogan and Michael Caton, it told the story of two mates in...

On This Gay Day | Economist John Maynard Keyes died in 1946

His economic theories changed the policies of governments around the globe.

On This Gay Day | The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert

The charity concert raised awareness about HIV.

On This Gay Day | Screen legend Greta Garbo died

The actor left the film industry in the 1940's and spent the next four decades out of the public eye.

On This Gay Day | In 1965 The White House was picketed by homosexual protesters

Protesters held a silent vigil to draw attention to news that Cuba was imprisoning gay people in forced labor camps.

On this Gay Day | ‘Connie and Carla’ made its debut

The film has become a cult classic.

On This Gay Day | Novelist, playwright, poet and activist Jean Genet died

When Jean Genet passed away at the age of 75 in 1986, he'd inspired a generation of artists and activists.

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The Stella Prize shortlist is a great way to find a great book to read

Six remarkable books are in contentio nfor the award.

Catch ‘The Wedding Banquet’ this week at Luna Leederville

The film has been getting great reviews.

On This Gay Day | Blues singer Ma Rainey was born

Blues singer Ma Rainey is remembered for her groundbreaking references to same-sex relationships.

Eartha Kitt’s 80’s dance hit gets a new lease of life

Producer Joe T Vannelli has given the classic track a refresh.
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