Nothing is guaranteed to strike more terror into the heart of the average young gay boy making early forays into the community and local scene than his first sighting of a six-foot fleshy, furry bear in leather sporting a few tattoos and piercings.

Perth born and bred Laura Foster is a pragmatist.

Pride WA’s first-ever ‘Family Fun Day’, a new event on the organisation’s annual calendar, was enjoyed by a small but enthusiastic crowd of same-sex couples and their children.