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  • A few clowns short of circus? A few clowns short of circus?

    Everyone loves a parade, right? At approximately 10pm on June 24 1978, we’d had enough. Protesters stood up to police crashing ... Read more

    Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Government’s computer says no Government’s computer says no

    With the iPad and My School website dominating tech headlines, I wonder if the federal Government’s proposed internet filter is ... Read more

    Wed February 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • ’Tis the season to get munted ’Tis the season to get munted

    Well, it’s that time of year again. Christmas is nearly upon us. While I’m still wondering where the year went, the ... Read more

    Wed November 25th, 2009 - No Comments

  • This is it … or is it? This is it … or is it?

    I’ll probably be shot down for this – but could Michael Jackson still be alive? Rumours like this are usually no ... Read more

    Wed October 21st, 2009 - No Comments

  • My big fat gay idol My big fat gay idol

    Are we ready for a gay or lesbian Australian Idol? Hot off the heels of gay rumours from within the Idol ... Read more

    Wed October 7th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Your disco needs you Your disco needs you

    Oh no! Where have all our venues gone? The Flinders Hotel has been sold, with its GLBT future now in disarray. ... Read more

    Wed September 30th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Ellen does Idol Ellen does Idol

    Now I’m not one to jump on the ‘pink bandwagon’ and blindly support someone simply because they’re queer, but hello: ... Read more

    Wed September 16th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Stroke that keyboard, baby! Stroke that keyboard, baby!

    Would you believe until a week ago I didn’t have a Gaydar profile? And I was only tuning into Gaydar ... Read more

    Wed September 9th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Brains, babes and baristas Brains, babes and baristas

    You might be pleased to know that if you’re hot, you’re more likely to do well in life, particularly in ... Read more

    Wed September 2nd, 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.org

  • PFLAG

    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.au

  • VAC

    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

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