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  • Research needed into lesbian breast cancer Research needed into lesbian breast cancer

    More Australian research into rates of breast cancer in lesbians is required, a new research paper has found. The paper, released ... Read more

    Wed March 10th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Women unite for change Women unite for change

    This Monday, March 8, marks International Women’s Day. Women in Australia are still worse off than men. In Victoria, on average, ... Read more

    Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Women needed for sex study Women needed for sex study

    Lesbians are known to be notoriously blasé about their sexual health, but a common and silent health condition we don’t ... Read more

    Wed February 17th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Housing chance for lesbians Housing chance for lesbians

    Three new apartments for disadvantaged older lesbians will be available next year after a humble bequest has turned into an ... Read more

    Wed February 10th, 2010 - 1 Comment

  • Anarchy in Thornbury Anarchy in Thornbury

    Some might expect an anarchist get-together to be an orgy of wanton societal destruction, but the Melbourne Anarchist Feminist group’s ... Read more

    Wed February 10th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Classification Board bans female orgasm Classification Board bans female orgasm

    By Drew Sheldrick Customs officials have been accused of confiscating depictions of the female orgasm in imported adult video content when ... Read more

    Wed February 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Women’s sex store closes shop Women’s sex store closes shop

    Popular women’s adult store Bliss For Women will close its doors for the last time this Sunday, January 24. The shop, ... Read more

    Wed January 20th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Clarification for co-mums needed Clarification for co-mums needed

    The Federal Magistrates Court has recommended a review of wording in the Family Law Act, to clarify the rights and ... Read more

    Tue January 19th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Big Gay Gift Guide now online Big Gay Gift Guide now online

    Still stuck for something to buy that someone special? Can’t decide between naughty or nice? Hunting for a bargain or ... Read more

    Fri December 18th, 2009 - Comments Off

  • Sexpo sells Sexpo sells

    If sex sells, it may also encourage votes. Along this line of thought, the Australian Sex Party has invited the ... Read more

    Thu November 26th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Paulini stands up Paulini stands up

    Australian singer/songwritier Paulini has released a new single, Scarless. The autobiographical song is designed to help raise awareness for the ... Read more

    Thu November 19th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Women’s liberation an ongoing story Women’s liberation an ongoing story

    Jean Taylor has been fighting for women’s rights for almost four decades and in her 65th year she’s showing no ... Read more

    Wed November 11th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Product of Week Product of Week

    Smoothing Eye Serum by Priori What: This gentle, lightweight serum is specifically designed to tackle the visible signs of ageing around ... Read more

    Fri November 6th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Full-time lesbian venue to return Full-time lesbian venue to return

    Collingwood’s Glasshouse Hotel is set to relaunch as a lesbian bar, according to its new owners. Libby — who has just ... Read more

    Wed November 4th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Have hair like Shane Have hair like Shane

    The L Word’s Shane McCutcheon, played by Katherine Moennig, has one of the hottest hairdos in Hollywoood and is adored ... Read more

    Thu October 29th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Morrissey designs for Big W Morrissey designs for Big W

    Australian fashion designer Peter Morrissey has collaborated with fashion entrepreneur Bruno Schiavi to create a collection exclusively for Big W. Called ... Read more

    Thu October 15th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Get lippy for AIDS Fund Get lippy for AIDS Fund

    M.A.C Cosmetics believe in miracles large and small and this November will help raise money for the M.A.C AIDS Fund ... Read more

    Sat October 10th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Raising money for breast cancer Raising money for breast cancer

    The Jeanswest Designer Charity Tee Collection, now in its fifth year, will launch in stores nationwide this Monday, October 5. Over ... Read more

    Wed September 30th, 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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