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One Nation’s Luke Herdegen suggests he could be premier of WA one day

One Nation MP Luke Herdegen used his inaugural speech to criticise immigration policies and predict future electoral success in WA.

On This Gay Day | Gloria Gaynor released ‘I Will Survive’

Her song became an anthem for the LGBTIQA+ communities.

The 1989 Rally at Parliament House

More than 300 people rallied at Parliament House in 1989, demanding law reform and helping reshape LGBTQIA+ history in WA.

On This Gay Day | Music producer David Cole died

A one half of the C+C Music Factory team David Cole made a stack of hits.

On This Gay Day | Composer Samuel Barber died in 1981

Barber's best known work is his Adagio for Strings that was composed in 1936.

On This Gay Day | Gay rights activist Carl Wittman died

His essay 'A Gay Manifesto' was first published in 1970.

On This Gay Day | President Obama mentioned LGBT people in his speech

In 2013 US President Barrack Obama made history with his second inaugural speech.

On This Gay Day | Melissa Etheridge came out as a lesbian

The singer made a big statement as President Bill Clinton was inaugurated.

On This Gay Day | Author Patricia Highsmith born in 1921

Highsmith is remembered for her many novels including the Tom Ripley series.

On This Gay Day | Irish politician Leo Varadkar publicly came out

In 2015 Irish politician Leo Varadkar publicly announced he is gay In 2015 on this day Irish politician Leo Varadkar publicly announced he was gay...

On This Gay Day | Merle Miller declared what it means to be a homosexual

The essayist came out in 1971 when he published an landmark essay about homosexuality.

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One Nation’s Luke Herdegen suggests he could be premier of WA one day

One Nation MP Luke Herdegen used his inaugural speech to criticise immigration policies and predict future electoral success in WA.

On This Gay Day | Gloria Gaynor released ‘I Will Survive’

Her song became an anthem for the LGBTIQA+ communities.

The 1989 Rally at Parliament House

More than 300 people rallied at Parliament House in 1989, demanding law reform and helping reshape LGBTQIA+ history in WA.

WAAC and Perth Rams join forces for Swanbourne CleanUP

Two local organisations are teaming up to refresh the dunes of one of the community's favourite locations: Swanbourne Nudist Beach.

Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Prima Facie’ leads 2026 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival

A screen adaptation of the Olivier-award winning play by Suzie Miller is one of the highlights in this year's program.
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