Author » Hayley Conway and Stephen Jones
Towards women’s equality

March 8 marks International Women’s Day, as declared by the United Nations. In some countries, it’s marked by a public ... Read more
Wed March 10th, 2010 - No Comments
Still work to be done

The Marriage Equality Bill was debated in the Senate on Thursday February 25. This was a historic debate, as it ... Read more
Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments
Leading by example

Much has been written this week about Eddie McGuire and Mick Molloy and their homophobic comments about champion American figure ... Read more
Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments
A fond farewell

After two years, I’ve decided to resign as co-convenor of the VGLRL. Victoria boasts one of Australia’s most vibrant LGBTIQ communities ... Read more
Wed February 17th, 2010 - No Comments
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So much community, so little time

Over the course of Midsumma to its culmination at Pride I was struck (as many of you seemed to be) ... Read more
Wed February 10th, 2010 - No Comments
It’s all about the result, right?

What do we want? Marriage! When do we want it? Now! The war cry of the same-sex marriage movement is ... Read more
Wed February 3rd, 2010 - No Comments
Time to tell us

It’s generally agreed that things are getting better for same-sex attracted youth. For a start, we have improved representation on ... Read more
Wed January 27th, 2010 - No Comments
A quiet Midsumma

While many of you are in the midst of Midsumma season, the Victorian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby has taken ... Read more
Wed January 20th, 2010 - No Comments
Ministry of queer

No, that’s not the name of a new dance album or an inner city fashion store; rather it’s a possible ... Read more
Wed December 16th, 2009 - No Comments
The next steps?

Last week, the Victorian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby held a roundtable with members of the Sydney Road Traders Association, ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments
Police, policy and language

Language Language has been changed in the Regional Statement. This is bad news. It’s about the perennial struggle to get lesbian issues ... Read more
Wed December 2nd, 2009 - No Comments
Marriage and equality

“There is no damage to marriage or to the family in allowing two people of the same sex to get ... Read more
Wed November 25th, 2009 - No Comments
Accepting change

An article by Padraic Murphy, ‘Birth mothers and lesbian partners to be listed as parents on Victorian birth certificates’, appeared ... Read more
Wed November 11th, 2009 - 1 Comment
Are lesbians a valid group?

An indigenous friend told me it was no wonder indigenous people die younger than Anglos because they use up their ... Read more
Wed October 28th, 2009 - 1 Comment
Violence and young GLBTI people

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth is inquiring into the impact of violence on ... Read more
Wed October 21st, 2009 - No Comments
The more things change

By Sally Goldner Hop into the time machine and go back to jolly olde England in the 15th century. There was ... Read more
Wed October 14th, 2009 - No Comments
Equal Opportunity law

A parliamentary committee recently reviewed the exceptions and exemptions of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act (1995), with many organisations submitting ... Read more
Wed October 7th, 2009 - No Comments
Community bi-ways

Wednesday, September 23 was Celebrate Bisexuality Day. I’m hoping some celebrations were held involving bi and bi-friendly people. But sadly, ... Read more
Wed September 23rd, 2009 - No Comments
SWITCHBOARD
The Gay & Lesbian Switchboard provides free and confidential telephone counselling, information and support. Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 6pm – 10pm, Wednesday 2pm, Friday – Sunday 6pm – 9pm. Call (03) 9663 2939 or Freecall 1800 184 527 (country VIC only).
POLICE
The Victoria Police Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers can help with GLBTI crime. Contact Sergeant Scott Davis on 9247 6944 or email melbourne.gllo@police.vic.gov.au
FREEDOM 2 B
Freedom2b is a monthly community support group offering support information and dialogue around issues of faith and sexual orientation. Connected with Anthony Venn Brown's group in Sydney, Freedom2b networks with GLBTI people of Christian and Pentecostal backgrounds. Call 0410 561 431 for details.
www.freedom2b.orgPFLAG
P-Flag is a support group for the family and friends of lesbians and gays. Parents, siblings, friends and loved ones come together to confidentially offer support: the motto is 'Keeping families together'. P-Flag meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Toorak Bowls Club.
www.pflagvictoria.org.auVAC
The Victorian AIDS Council has three locations in inner Melbourne, offering support and advice to people living with HIV/AIDS or seeking safe sex information. Visitors can be tested for STDs, receive counselling and buy discounted vitamins and dietary supplements.
www.vicaids.asn.au
Current Issue
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
Amy gets butterfingers
She has a voice like Mariah Carey and is known for her hit singles ... Read more
From athletics to Yoda
Beau was happily chatting to me while sitting on the toilet. I took the ... Read more
Human rights given sporting chance
Politics, they say, is in every area of life and sporting life is no ... Read more
Scene guide
Thursday 08 COMMERCIAL HOTEL – Wild Wild West Drag Show with Monte Diamonte and guests, ... Read more
Weekly G station hunt
The team behind fledgling gay and lesbian lifestyle program The Weekly G have reached ... Read more



