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Largest trans sex and health survey highlights resilience and progress

The second Australian Trans and Gender Diverse Sexual Health Survey paints an encouraging picture of progress in Australia.

On This Gay Day | Australia updated passport gender rules

The changes were brought in by the Gillard Labor government.

The Last Mile | HIV diagnoses in Australia show more work needed to reach some groups

Australia has achieved global HIV testing and treatment targets, but late diagnoses and disparities among key communities remain.

On This Gay Day | In 2013 the Queen pardoned Alan Turing

Turing is credited with being the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.

On This Gay Day | The film ‘Philadelphia’ was released

It was one of the first studio films to focus on HIV.

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.

On This Gay Day | Remembering Noel Coward and disco star Sylvester

Noel Coward and Sylvester both left their mark on culture on a global scale.

On This Gay Day | ‘Torch Song Trilogy’ had its premiere

Harvey Fierstein’s acclaimed work began life as a Broadway play.

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Largest trans sex and health survey highlights resilience and progress

The second Australian Trans and Gender Diverse Sexual Health Survey paints an encouraging picture of progress in Australia.

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Australia has achieved global HIV testing and treatment targets, but late diagnoses and disparities among key communities remain.

Calls for Wear It Purple Day to be banned

Former ACT principal Janelle Rowe says opposition to Wear It Purple Day led to her resignation and prompts calls for schools to ban the initiative.

Alan Carr honoured by the British television industry

Alan Carr was left emotional after receiving the National Television Awards' Special Recognition Award during a surprise presentation by friends.
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