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WAAPA to bring iconic musical ‘Company’ to the State Theatre Centre

Making a splash in 1970 and dominating the Tony Awards, Company is Stephen Sondheim's flashy exploration of finding connection and commitment in a modern world.

Family First party targets specific rainbow families in Mother’s Day salvo

Family First used Mother's Day to argue against same-sex parents, as well as access to surrogacy and IVF, by targeting specific LGBTQIA+ families.

OPINION | Safety is for everyone

"Public safety cannot be selective. It either protects all of us, or it protects none of us."

On This Gay Day | Russian President Vladimir Putin signs anti-gay law

Originally aimed at protecting people under the age of 18, the law has since been extended to cover the entire Russian population.

On This Gay Day | The film ‘Another Country’ was released in 1984

Another Country introduced cinema audiences to Rupert Everett and Colin Firth.

On This Gay Day | The 1969 Stonewall Riots started

The fight for queer liberation was propelled forward on this day in 1969 when riots broke out in New York following a police raid.

On This Gay Day | Marriage equality was achieved in the USA

The landmark Supreme Court decision saw the court rule that it was unconstitutional for states to ban same sex marriage.

On This Gay Day | The Pride flag was raised for the first time

The flag was designed by Gilbert Baker.

On This Gay Day | Australia’s first Mardi Gras march

It was met with unexpected police violence.

On This Gay Day | Researcher Alfred Kinsey was born in 1894

Kinsey's reports on human sexuality were groundbreaking when they were first released.

On This Gay Day | Singer and actor Judy Garland died in 1969

Judy Garland died in her London apartment on this day in 1969, she was aged just 47 but she'd already had a massive career...

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WAAPA to bring iconic musical ‘Company’ to the State Theatre Centre

Making a splash in 1970 and dominating the Tony Awards, Company is Stephen Sondheim's flashy exploration of finding connection and commitment in a modern world.

Family First party targets specific rainbow families in Mother’s Day salvo

Family First used Mother's Day to argue against same-sex parents, as well as access to surrogacy and IVF, by targeting specific LGBTQIA+ families.

OPINION | Safety is for everyone

"Public safety cannot be selective. It either protects all of us, or it protects none of us."

Budget extends commitment to HIV response

Health groups have welcomed news in the federal budget of continued support for Australia's efforts to eliminate HIV.

Ella Prince on why ‘The Shepherd’s Hut’ is a story for today’s world

Ella Prince returns to Perth for Black Swan Theatre’s adaptation of Tim Winton’s 'The Shepherd’s Hut', exploring masculinity and connection.
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