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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer resigns

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation. The Prime Minister’s resignation follows political rival Andy Burnham winning a by-election for the seat...

‘Ana Ika stars in Black Swan’s ‘The Almighty Sometimes’

'Ana Ika leads Black Swan’s The Almighty Sometimes, a powerful and humorous play exploring mental health, at Subiaco Arts Centre.

Hannah Conda heads west to host The 2026 Proud Awards

Perth’s biggest celebration of LGBTQIA+ excellence returns for a spectacular night of recognition, entertainment and community. The Proud Awards will return in 2026, bringing together...

On This Gay Day | In 1880 Anna Rüling is born in Hamburg

One of the first modern women to come out as homosexual, she has been described as “the first known lesbian activist”.

On This Gay Day | The film ‘Head On’ was released in 1998

Back in 1998 everybody was talking about new queer Australian film Head On.

On This Gay Day | Maureen Colquhoun was born in Eastbourne

She was the first LGBTIQA+ British MP to be elected.

On This Gay Day | Marriage plebiscite is adopted as government policy

The proposal was put forwarded by Prime Minister Tony Abbott during his final days in office.

On This Gay Day | In 1986 New Zealand decriminalises homosexuality

On this day in 1986, New Zealand passed the Homosexual Law Reform Act that decriminalized homosexuality removing British colonial laws.

On This Gay Day | Playwright Joe Orton was murdered in 1967

Born John Orton on New Year’s Day in 1933, Orton would adopt the name Joe and go on to become a well-known playwright for...

On This Gay Day | In 1984 Greg Louganis won gold at the LA Olympics

He's been called the greatest diver of all time.

On This Gay Day | President Ronald Reagan finally acknowledges AIDS crisis

The US President’s silence on the issue was one of the greatest criticisms of his administration.

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‘Beetlejuice – The Musical’ cancels Perth, Adelaide and Sydney seasons

The Beetlejuice musical has cancelled its Australian tour, citing rising costs, with final performance set for 5 July in Brisbane.

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

Judy Garland died in her London apartment on this...
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