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  • Let’s go pollie shopping Let’s go pollie shopping

    As we get into election season, I’m shopping for pollies. Here’s what I want from mine. Firstly, same-sex marriage. The ‘nationally ... Read more

    Wed March 10th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Do you still want drag with that? Do you still want drag with that?

    To paraphrase a famous saying, whenever I hear the words ‘gay culture’, I reach for my (metaphorical) revolver. I reached for ... Read more

    Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Dammit, i like the boy Dammit, i like the boy

    Not so long ago the Liberal Party looked like the land of the living dead. The time of the election was ... Read more

    Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments

  • The conquest of suburbia versus Mardi Maigre The conquest of suburbia versus Mardi Maigre

    Surrounded by pricey real estate, the complex of tennis courts, squash courts, a bowling green,  sprawling clubhouse and car park ... Read more

    Wed February 17th, 2010 - No Comments

  • A quiet kind of Pride A quiet kind of Pride

    Commentating on the Pride March for JOY 94.9 this year gave me a good vantage point — from the back ... Read more

    Wed February 10th, 2010 - 1 Comment

  • We should be grateful … 85 percent grateful We should be grateful … 85 percent grateful

    Here it comes, a great tsunami of lerve rolling out of Canberra. 85 laws reformed. Wow! Kewl T-shirts!  A Natalie ... Read more

    Wed February 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Out of Aftica Out of Aftica

    In Africa, gays and lesbians are running for their lives. In South Africa’s Western Cape one gay rights organisation deals ... Read more

    Wed January 27th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Getting priorities right in 2010 Getting priorities right in 2010

    Some law reforms are not just a waste of time and energy — they are actually counter-productive. Why not tackle ... Read more

    Wed January 20th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Happy holidays Happy holidays

    My editor tells me he doesn’t need me till the middle of January. Time to head off somewhere for a ... Read more

    Wed December 16th, 2009 - No Comments

  • One in a thousand One in a thousand

    In an era when gay papers are dropping like Calvins, 30 years and 1000 editions is an impressive record. Longevity, ... Read more

    Wed December 9th, 2009 - 2 Comments

  • Straight to marriage, as the Liberals implode Straight to marriage, as the Liberals implode

    So the Senate inquiry has said no, the ACT ceremonies have been castrated, the Equal Love rallies are over for ... Read more

    Wed December 2nd, 2009 - No Comments

  • Catholic tastes Catholic tastes

    It never ceases to amaze me that while individual Catholics are decent, humane and tolerant people (as numerous opinion surveys ... Read more

    Wed November 18th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Family values Family values

    After last week’s column I received a barrage of comment, for most of which, thanks. The rest — you know ... Read more

    Wed November 11th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Shame shame – 25 who do jackshit for us Shame shame – 25 who do jackshit for us

    It’s that time of year again, time to nominate the 25 allegedly most influential fags and dykes in Australia. I like ... Read more

    Wed November 4th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Lessons from the Emerald Isle Lessons from the Emerald Isle

    Ireland has begun to grow up. When Boyzone star Stephen Gately died, he was given a full Catholic funeral in ... Read more

    Wed October 28th, 2009 - No Comments

  • A cancer of the soul A cancer of the soul

    I thought I had pretty much heard it all, until last week, when a friend called me for help. ... Read more

    Wed October 21st, 2009 - No Comments

  • A perfect excuse A perfect excuse

    The Rudd Government suffers from a lack of what Maggie Thatcher used to call ‘intestinal fortitude’. It responds to pressure, ... Read more

    Wed October 14th, 2009 - 1 Comment

  • A blessing in disguise A blessing in disguise

    One event that comes round with monotonous regularity is the Roman Catholic Church claiming to be misunderstood, hard done by, ... Read more

    Wed October 7th, 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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