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South Australian parliament to consider banning puberty blockers

South Australia's Parliament will debate a One Nation bill on puberty blockers amid protests, political division and community concern.

MPs question Tasmanian exclusion from federal LGBTIQA+ health funding

Tasmania's health minister has questioned why the state received no funding in the Federal Government's inaugural LGBTIQA+ grants round.

Applications open for Pride Fairday 2026, plus callout for performers and volunteers

Perth annual Pridefest is coming in November and applications are now open for organisations wanting to be part of Pride Fairday on Sunday 8 November.

On This Gay Day | In 1989 The West Australian opposed decriminalising homosexuality

The state's daily newspaper 1989 views on homosexuality may shock you.

On This Gay Day | Photographer Robert Mapplethorpe was born

The photographer's work spurred discussions about public funding of art works and censorship.

On this Gay Day | 80s pop star Marilyn was born in 1962

He found pop fame in the 1980s especially in Australia where he was mobbed by fans.

On This Gay Day | k.d. lang was born in Alberta, Canada

The singer's career has seen her explore many different genres.

On This Gay Day | ‘That Certain Summer’ premiered in 1972

Hal Holbrook and Martin Sheen played a same-sex couple on TV at a time when there were almost no positive depictions.

On This Gay Day | Remembering actor River Phoenix

River Phoenix passed away on this day in 1993, he was just 23 years old.

On This Gay Day | In 2014 Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed he is gay

Cook became the first CEO of a Fortune 500 company who was open about their homosexuality. 

On This Gay Day | We celebrate the poet Sappho

She's remembered as one of the greatest poets but little of her work has survived.

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South Australian parliament to consider banning puberty blockers

South Australia's Parliament will debate a One Nation bill on puberty blockers amid protests, political division and community concern.

MPs question Tasmanian exclusion from federal LGBTIQA+ health funding

Tasmania's health minister has questioned why the state received no funding in the Federal Government's inaugural LGBTIQA+ grants round.

Applications open for Pride Fairday 2026, plus callout for performers and volunteers

Perth annual Pridefest is coming in November and applications are now open for organisations wanting to be part of Pride Fairday on Sunday 8 November.

George Michael’s iconic Faith tour comes to cinema screens

Restored footage from George Michael's 1988 Faith tour will return to cinemas, showcasing the singer at his peak.

Pride Wellbeing Festival returns with free two-day conference

Busselton's Pride Wellbeing Festival will return in October with a free two-day conference exploring LGBTQIA+ inclusion, wellbeing and belonging.
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