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Kneecap team up with Kae Tempest for heartfelt song

The song 'Irish Goodbye' comes alongside a 12-minute film.

Fire at UK club Pink Punters ruled accidental

A man who was being held in custody on suspicion of arson has now been released.

South Australian government sued for $250,000 over wayward sex education session

Government admits it failed to protect students but rejects claims of long-term damage.

On This Gay Day | In 1880 Anna Rüling is born in Hamburg

One of the first modern women to come out as homosexual, she has been described as “the first known lesbian activist”.

On This Gay Day | The film ‘Head On’ was released in 1998

Back in 1998 everybody was talking about new queer Australian film Head On.

On This Gay Day | Maureen Colquhoun was born in Eastbourne

She was the first LGBTIQA+ British MP to be elected.

On This Gay Day | Marriage plebiscite is adopted as government policy

The proposal was put forwarded by Prime Minister Tony Abbott during his final days in office.

On This Gay Day | In 1986 New Zealand decriminalises homosexuality

On this day in 1986, New Zealand passed the Homosexual Law Reform Act that decriminalized homosexuality removing British colonial laws.

On This Gay Day | Playwright Joe Orton was murdered in 1967

Born John Orton on New Year’s Day in 1933, Orton would adopt the name Joe and go on to become a well-known playwright for...

On This Gay Day | In 1984 Greg Louganis won gold at the LA Olympics

He's been called the greatest diver of all time.

On This Gay Day | President Ronald Reagan finally acknowledges AIDS crisis

The US President’s silence on the issue was one of the greatest criticisms of his administration.

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Kneecap team up with Kae Tempest for heartfelt song

The song 'Irish Goodbye' comes alongside a 12-minute film.

Fire at UK club Pink Punters ruled accidental

A man who was being held in custody on suspicion of arson has now been released.

South Australian government sued for $250,000 over wayward sex education session

Government admits it failed to protect students but rejects claims of long-term damage.

On This Gay Day | In 1979 the play ‘Bent’ made its debut

Martin Sherman's play is credited with raising awareness about the Holocaust

The musical ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ arrives at Planet Royale this month

The show is a hilarious retelling of the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table and a rollicking celebration of all things Monty Python .
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