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Queer Screen reveals exciting Mardi Gras Film Festival program

The festival will screen two weeks of LGBTIQA+ cinema as Sydney celebrates Mardi Gras across the city.

Equality Australia urges government to work with The Greens on hate speech laws

“Leaving any group unprotected implies their safety matters less and that violence against them is tolerated."

2026 WA Premier’s Book Awards open for nominations

This year's awards will have a total prize pool of $120,000 spread across eight categories.

On This Gay Day | In 1983 playwright and author Tennessee Williams died

He's remembered as one of the most important playwrights of the 20th century.

On This Gay Day | 'That's What Friends Are For' wins Grammy award

The song raised millions of dollars for HIV causes.

On This Gay Day | ‘Queer as Folk’ made its debut on British television

The show made its debut in 1999 and was hugely controversial.

On This Gay Day | Iconic artist Andy Warhol died in 1987

In just a few decades Warhol had made a mark on the art world.

On This Gay Day | English-American poet W. H. Auden was born

HIs poetry got renewed attention from the film 'Four Weddings and a Funeral'.

On This Gay Day | William Lygon, NSW's bisexual governor was born

Lord Beauchamp was the 20th Governor of New South Wales, thirty years after he competed his term of service he was outed as a homosexual and forced into exile.

On This Gay Day | WA MP claims lesbians bounce on each other

The debate to equalise the age of consent saw some shocking comments from politicians.

On This Gay Day | Audre Lorde was born on this day in 1934

The poet became a prominent voice in the feminist and civil rights movements.

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Queer Screen reveals exciting Mardi Gras Film Festival program

The festival will screen two weeks of LGBTIQA+ cinema as Sydney celebrates Mardi Gras across the city.

Equality Australia urges government to work with The Greens on hate speech laws

“Leaving any group unprotected implies their safety matters less and that violence against them is tolerated."

2026 WA Premier’s Book Awards open for nominations

This year's awards will have a total prize pool of $120,000 spread across eight categories.

‘Campfire’: Award-winning circus show heading to Fringe World

Fusing comedy, horror and circus, Campfire is taking audiences into the wilderness this Fringe World season.

Change of leadership at Pride WA

Forer state MP Peter Foster takes over as Chair of Pride WA.
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