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On This Gay Day | Actor and advocate Wilson Cruz was born

The actor has played a number of prominent roles as well as being an LGBTIQA+ rights activist.
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Sir Babygirl delivers a Christmas ode

The song was featured in the short animation 'Stoned for Christmas'.
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Couch Potato | Reality TV series ‘The Boyfriend’ is back for a second outing

This time round things are going to be icy, the series in set in Hokaido in the winter.
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Two men jailed in Britain over burglaries via Grindr

The men will now spend years behind bars over the offences.

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Two men jailed in Britain over burglaries via Grindr

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The men will now spend years behind bars over the offences.

The Year in Review | June 2025

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Take a look back though all the news from June 2025.

The Year in Review | May 2025

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Continuing a journey through the big news stories of 2025, we reach May - the month that had the most posts of the year.

Former Liberal MP Dr Katie Allen dies aged 59

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Dr Katie Allen, who served as a Liberal MP in the Morrison government, has died aged 59. Just a few months ago Dr Allen...

The Year in Review | April 2025

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Take a look back through all the news and events on April 2025.

Bondi response must include all minority groups subjected to hate speech and violence

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Calls for response to hate crimes in the wake of Bondi tragedy to include all minority groups

The Year in Review | March 2025

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March was all about politics with the state election taking place and the federal election ramping up.

Research aims to close cancer prevention gap for gay and bisexual men

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Rates of anal cancer are growing in Australia, particularly among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.

Three young New Zealanders escape jail time over Grindr assaults

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There the latest vigilante group to be caught targeting gay men.
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Queer Book Club will read ‘The Left Hand of Darkness’ in January

A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants spend most of their time without a gender.
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GRAI announce new life members at AGM

Graham Lovelock, Steve Singer, Louise Pratt, Jude Comfort and Wendy Bennett honoured.
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Recent changes to surrogacy and ART laws celebrated

Advocates who fought for the laws to be changed shared their stories from the long campaign.
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Community celebration to mark the passing of the ART and surrogacy reforms

The laws passed parliament earlier this month after ore than a decade of advocacy and campaigning.
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Barry Manilow shares he’s been diagnosed with lung cancer

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The musician says the cancer has been detected early and he expects to make a full recovery.
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‘A Big Gay Hairy Hit!’ Doco explores success of camp murder mystery series

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A new documentary is telling the story of three friends who found cult success with their campy, queer murder mystery web series. Where The Bears...
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‘The SoccerActress’ uniquely blends sport with theatre at Fringe World

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Multi-talented performance artist Lucia Mallardi is bringing a unique show to Fringe World 2026. The SoccerActress promises a one-woman drama-comedy show using a soccer ball...
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On This Gay Day | Actor and advocate Wilson Cruz was born

The actor has played a number of prominent roles as well as being an LGBTIQA+ rights activist.
History

On This Gay Day | Remembering Sir Nigel Hawthorne and Herb Ritts

Nigel Hawthorne was an acclaimed actor,.
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On This Gay Day | Trailblazing politician Ralph McLean died

Ralph McLean was first elected to the Fitzroy council in 1982.
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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.
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Study finds helping young adults rethink uncertainty reduces anxiety and depression

The research from UNSW Sydney shows the benefit of even a brief course in building important skills.
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RAINBOWlers gathering washed out, but there’s more next week

A huge thunderstorm on Sunday afternoon saw Perth residents drenched, with roads quickly flooding and trees falling across the city with...
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Calls for the appointment of a federal Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing 

Lobby group Australians for Mental Health is urging the federal government to appoint a dedicated Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing...
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New research shows trans adolescents on hormone treatment have less suicide ideation

The study has found the same result as a smaller studies conducted in 2019.
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RAINBOWlers attracts new people to the sport of lawn bowls

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A perfect summer Sunday afternoon saw people taking to the green to try out Lawn Bowls.

Meet Mr Bear Perth 2025, it’s Mikey!

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Mikey shares how he found his tribe with Bears Perth.

PrideAbility: Social group for LGBTIQA+ people with disability celebrates 10 years

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Once known as the Rainbow Bridge Social Club, PrideAbility...

Queer Book Club will read ‘The Left Hand of Darkness’ in January

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A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants spend most of their time without a gender.

GRAI announce new life members at AGM

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Graham Lovelock, Steve Singer, Louise Pratt, Jude Comfort and Wendy Bennett honoured.
Community

City of Vincent Film Project reveals new stories for 2026

The 2026 films will tell stories of two iconic venues, alongside a third exploring Irish culture and community in the City.

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On This Gay Day | Actor and advocate Wilson Cruz was born

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The actor has played a number of prominent roles as well as being an LGBTIQA+ rights activist.
Culture

Sir Babygirl delivers a Christmas ode

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The song was featured in the short animation 'Stoned for Christmas'.
Culture

Couch Potato | Reality TV series ‘The Boyfriend’ is back for a second outing

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This time round things are going to be icy, the series in set in Hokaido in the winter.
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Two men jailed in Britain over burglaries via Grindr

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The men will now spend years behind bars over the offences.
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Ten queer TV series to binge

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It's the time of the year where you might have more space to sit on the couch and catch up with some television you've missed.

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