News & Publications

News / Publications
 

Business News
Executives, experts join diversity summit 
https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Executives-experts-join-diversity-summit

City of Perth
Celebrating new citizens and community champions on Australia Day
https://perth.wa.gov.au/news-and-updates/all-news/celebrating-new-citizens-and-community-champions-on-australia-day

Gay Express – New Zealand
Perth to Host 2030 Gay Games 
https://gayexpress.co.nz/2025/10/perth-to-host-2030-gay-games/?amp

Joey ZaZa's
Coffee with Perth Networking Club’s Justin Barnes

https://www.joeyzazas.com.au/blog-perth-sandwich-event-catering-justin-barnes/

OutinPerth
LGBTQIA+ Awards

https://www.outinperth.com/team-perth-launch-new-annual-award-for-lgbtiqa-sports/

OutinPerth
Citizen of the year nomination 2026

https://www.outinperth.com/michael-felix-named-city-of-perth-citizen-of-the-year/

OutinPerth
Article about Faction Carnival 2023

https://www.outinperth.com/team-perth-bring-fun-in-the-sunwith-annual-faction-carnival/

OutinPerth
The Perth Spectres Basket-Ball raised thousands for Living Proud

https://www.outinperth.com/the-spectres-basket-ball-raised-thousands-for-living-proud/

OutinPerth
Perth Spectres score big for LGBTQIA+ charities with Basket-Ball

https://www.outinperth.com/perth-spectres-score-big-for-lgbtqia-charities-with-basket-ball/

OutinPerth
Perth Spectres raise $4,500 for local LGBTQIA+ community groups

https://www.outinperth.com/perth-spectres-raise-4500-for-local-lgbtqia-community-groups/

OutinPerth
New business networking club supports local not-for-profits

https://www.outinperth.com/new-business-networking-club-supports-local-not-for-profits/

OutinPerth
Champions celebrated at the LGBTQIA+ Sports Awards
https://www.outinperth.com/champions-celebrated-at-the-lgbtqia-sports-awards/

OutinPerth
Head down to The Rams ‘Have a Try’ day and give rugby a go
https://www.outinperth.com/head-down-to-the-rams-have-a-try-day-and-give-rugby-a-go/

OutinPerth
Change of leadership at Pride WA
https://www.outinperth.com/pridewaleadershipchange/

OutinPerth
Team Perth launch new annual awards for LGBTIQA+ sports
https://www.outinperth.com/team-perth-launch-new-annual-award-for-lgbtiqa-sports//

OutinPerth
Faction Carnival evoked a competitive spirit and mountains of fun
https://www.outinperth.com/faction-carnival-evoked-a-competitive-spirit-and-mountains-of-fun/

OutinPerth
Team Perth bring fun in the sun with annual Faction Carnival
https://www.outinperth.com/team-perth-bring-fun-in-the-sun-with-annual-faction-carnival/

OutinPerth
Save the date for Faction Carnival 2025
https://www.outinperth.com/save-the-date-for-faction-carnival-2025/

OutinPerth
Faction Carnival evoked a competitive spirit and mountains of fun
https://www.outinperth.com/faction-carnival-evoked-a-competitive-spirit-and-mountains-of-fun/

OutinPerth
PrideFEST 2025: Faction Carnival returns for another round of fun
https://www.outinperth.com/pridefest-2025-faction-carnival-returns-for-another-round-of-fun/

OutinPerth
Pride WA share details of the revamped PrideFEST for 2024
https://www.outinperth.com/pride-wa-share-details-of-the-revamped-pridefest-for-2024/

Perth Now
Eglinton man to tackle career challenge voyage aboard STS Leeuwin IIhttps://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/north-coast-times/eglinton-man-to-tackle-career-challenge-voyage-aboard-sts-leeuwin-ii-c-832769

Perth Now
Stripes earned in Joondalup Community Art Exhibition
https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/joondalup-times/stripes-earned-in-joondalup-community-art-exhibition-c-776969

Q News
Perth announced as host city for the 2030 Gay Games
https://qnews.com.au/perth-announced-as-host-city-for-the-2030-gay-games/

Q News
Team Perth launches new LGBTQIA+ sports awards

https://qnews.com.au/team-perth-launch-new-lgbtqia-sports-awards/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPn_KZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFxdU9HTE1tMmEzU2xwSjB1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHv5XcPSTDHCxgc066yAQG1yFsvRz_vJBeJuExAe4sFtVkvwBoZSiHG1daLKh_aem_mOf201RE3QWl00HwJFXR7Q

Qlist
The “Community Night Event” organised by Justin Barnes was a part of the Perth 2030 Gay Games site selection week, where judges came to assess the city and the viability of the Gay Games
https://qlist.app/events/Perth/Community-Event-Perth-2030-Gay-Games-XIII-Bid/4266

Qlist
Community Event - Perth 2030 Gay Games XIII Bid
https://qlist.app/events/Perth/Community-Event-Perth-2030-Gay-Games-XIII-Bid/4266

QNews Australia
Perth hosting the Gay Games a ‘celebration of sport, inclusion & diversity’
https://qnews.com.au/perth-hosting-the-gay-games-a-celebration-of-sport-inclusion-diversity/

QNews Australia
InstagramJustin in the video picking up and hugging Gemma Dalehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DQVIZPgk3fZ/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Queer Perth
Perth Spectres raise $4,500
https://queerperth.com/news/perth-spectres-raise-4500/

Raw Natural Born Artists
Justin Barnes RAW Artist
https://rawartists.com/justinkbarnes

Siren Sport
“Get your Rainbow Sporting game on in 2004”
https://sirensport.com.au/diversity-and-inclusion/get-your-rainbow-sporting-game-on-in-2024/

Siren Sport
Get your Rainbow Sporting Game on in 2024
https://sirensport.com.au/diversity-and-inclusion/get-your-rainbow-sporting-game-on-in-2024/

Spacecubed
Community Profile: Justin Barnes founder of Rocket Launcher
https://blog.spacecubed.com/community-profile-justin-barnes-founder-of-rocket-launcher

Spectres Australia Pride Basketball
History - Club Presidents
https://www.spectresaustralia.com/history

Star Observer
Pride WA Board - Justin Barnes Board Member
https://www.starobserver.com.au/news/pride-wa-elects-new-leadership-team/240527

StartUp News
Rocket Launcher wins dig award, transforms into tech startup
https://startupnews.com.au/2023/08/30/rocket-launcher-wins-dig-award-moves-into-tech/

The West Australian
CEO Voice: WA business leaders urge diversity initiatives move beyond window dressing and publicity stunts
https://thewest.com.au/business/workplace-matters/ceo-voice-wa-business-leaders-urge-diversity-initiatives-move-beyond-window-dressing-and-publicity-stunts--c-8298433

The West Australian
Perth entrepreneur Justin Barnes to offer traditional networking alternative with Perth Networking Club
https://thewest.com.au/business/small-business/perth-entrepreneur-justin-barnes-to-offer-traditional-networking-alternative-with-perth-networking-club-c-6377863

Western Independent
Gay-FL
https://westernindependent.com.au/2023/08/31/gay-fl/

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Podcast / Radio

The Perth Business Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6S0IAh5IsUK4ntIUz3vXgU

A Virtual Coffee With Justin Barnes
https://pod.co/a-virtual-coffee-with/a-virtual-coffee-with-justin-barnes

Game On
Justin, as President of Team Perth featured in “Get your Rainbow Sporting game on in 2004”
https://sirensport.com.au/diversity-and-inclusion/get-your-rainbow-sporting-game-on-in-2024/

GameOn, Joy FM
https://joy.org.au/gameon/2025/08/13/getting-our-game-on-with-a-pride-in-sport-special/

Perth Networking Club
Podcast; Host 
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oRFCLYIWPSeqHZK6qigfL?si=0afe12c4cb014e5d