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  • A new day has come A new day has come

    Dean Murphy, mastermind of the popular Rogue Dance parties, introduces a new fixture to Melbourne’s clubbing scene this Easter — ... Read more

    Wed March 10th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Todd Patrick front and centre Todd Patrick front and centre

    It has been said you can tell how someone will be in bed by the way they dance. When considering Todd ... Read more

    Wed March 10th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Scene guide Scene guide

    Thursday 11 COMMERCIAL HOTEL – Wild Wild West Drag Show with Monte Diamonte and guests, 3 Shows from 10:30pm, DJ Merkin ... Read more

    Wed March 10th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Athlete of a generation Athlete of a generation

    Olympic diving champion and gay icon Matthew Mitcham appears on Channel 10 game show Talkin’ Bout Your Generation this Sunday. ... Read more

    Wed March 10th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Peeking behind the glamour Peeking behind the glamour

    Fashion icon Jean Paul Gaultier is responsible for such a diverse range of memorable fashion moments — from Madonna’s infamous ... Read more

    Wed March 10th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Gabbing with Glambert Gabbing with Glambert

    Appropriately for someone whose goth-glam appearance is the subject of much tabloid fodder, out-and-proud American Idol alumni Adam Lambert was ... Read more

    Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Heartache turned to gold Heartache turned to gold

    Speaking to singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier down the line from her home in Nashville, Tennessee the 47-year-old’s sing-song Southern accent belied ... Read more

    Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Vivien, one year on Vivien, one year on

    It’s one year ago this week that Melbourne said goodbye to one of its true showgirls, Vivien St James. Transgender performer ... Read more

    Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Katie’s coming home Katie’s coming home

    Katie Noonan’s career thus far has consisted of a series of musical left-turns. Going solo for the first time, she abandoned ... Read more

    Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Let’s talk about sex Let’s talk about sex

    JOY 94.9’s adults-only sex program, Hide and Seek, moves to a higher-profile timeslot this week after nine months on air. ... Read more

    Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • The time to chill has come The time to chill has come

    The ChillOut Festival returns to Daylesford this weekend for four days of queer-themed music, cabaret, cinema, arts and crafts, sport ... Read more

    Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Up, up and a-gay Up, up and a-gay

    There’ll be no shortage of feather boas, sequins and mile-high hair dos when Virgin Blue Mardi Gras-themed flight DJ 857 ... Read more

    Thu February 25th, 2010 - 1 Comment

  • Conway ready to ChillOut Conway ready to ChillOut

    When Deborah Conway takes to the stage at the ChillOut Festival’s March 7 Carnival Day, she’ll have a treat in ... Read more

    Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Reluctant idol heads Down Under Reluctant idol heads Down Under

    For such a titan (pun intended) in the world of porn, French-Arab TitanMen performer François Sagat seems surprisingly reluctant to ... Read more

    Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Gay Israeli idol touches down Gay Israeli idol touches down

    While he’s next to unknown outside certain circles in Australia, singer-songwriter Ivri Lider is arguably the most famous gay man ... Read more

    Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Pop-loving Bimbo Pop-loving Bimbo

    UK dance duo Bimbo Jones’ remixography reads like an encyclopedia of noughties pop. Since the producers — Lee Dagger and ... Read more

    Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Scene Guide Scene Guide

    Thursday 25 COMMERCIAL HOTEL – Wild Wild West Drag Show with Monte Diamonte and guests, 3 Shows from 10:30pm, DJ Merkin ... Read more

    Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Reluctant idol heads Down Under Reluctant idol heads Down Under

    For such a titan (pun intended) in the world of porn, French-Arab TitanMen performer François Sagat seems reluctant to be ... Read more

    Wed February 24th, 2010 - 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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