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Poll

Do you feel GLBTI issues have received enough attention this election?
- Yes, I think parties have been open to discussing queer issues and are moving along
- Yes, although committments to the community are few and far between
- Major parties haven't been clear on their policies for GLBTI people
- No, parties have avoided the issues and repeat the same lines when questioned
- No, the issue hasn't gained enough attention and GLBTI reform has stagnated
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‘We need a marriage action plan’
Greens MP Adam Bandt wants to sit down with the community to formulate an action plan for the next parliamentary term to push for same-sex marriage. Speaking to Southern Star Observer the day after the Greens formally sided with the Labor Party in a bid to form minority government, Bandt said ... Read more
Thu September 9th, 2010 - 1 Comment

Seen
It's been a great year for Gleeks and fans were cheering from the sidelines when out and proud Glee star Jane Lynch accepted her Emmy Award this week. Lynch thanked her wife, whom she recently wed.
Scene
This week we've got galleries of pictures from Blonde vs Girlbar, Sircuit, Heaven's Door, Le Femme Garcon, Priscilla's, Abode and, of course, the Greyhound. Enjoy!

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Damien Stephens
The wild drive from our home in Shepparton to the ...
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Daddy Dearest
John Meyer
“Well the sun’s going down/ With its deep amber light/ ...
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Between the Sheets
Tantra Guy
International Star
Lyndon Barnett
In 2007 Elton John was booked to perform at a ...
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Well Well Well
Vic AIDS Council
In August 2009 I went to Bali for an international ...
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The Sceptical Observer
Doug Pollard
My partner thinks I should get out more, go to ...
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Pink GLLO
Victorian Police
I have returned to my desk after a short holiday ...
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Speaking Out
Stephen Jones & Hayley Conway
“So, what can I do to get your support for ...
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Kylie’s scent for men
Kylie Minogue has finally released her highly anticipated male fragrance, Inverse. A fresh Oriental fragrance that captures the complexity of modern men, the bottle features two sides: a minimalist black and white, and a ... Read more
From athletics to Yoda
Beau was happily chatting to me while sitting on the toilet. I took the ... Read more
Marriage conscience vote push
Tasmanian independent Andrew Wilkie has placed a conscience vote on same-sex marriage on a ... Read more
Electroclash icon going Gaga
“Kids are a lot smarter than we think. Trying to act as if sexuality ... Read more
Gender Centre launched
Melbourne transgender social support network Zoe Belle Gender Centre (ZBGC) has been officially launched, ... Read more
Shining light for human rights
Retired High Court judge and indefatigable human rights advocate Michael Kirby said a new ... Read more