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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
Tsunami of talent

There seems to be an influx of unsavoury photos circulating on ‘dating’ sites — showgirls in all sorts of strange ... Read more
Wed March 10th, 2010 - No Comments
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
Remember Pep

Last weekend was the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras dance party. It is one of the major gay dance ... Read more
Wed March 10th, 2010 - No Comments
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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
Youth films tells it straight

Same-sex attracted young Victorians will tell their stories about growing up queer in a documentary released this month. Family Planning Victoria’s ... Read more
Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments
Sister acts

There seems to be a spate of random acts of sisters doing the numbers of other close sisters in watering ... Read more
Wed March 3rd, 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
Investigating homophobic incidents

I attended a recent forum at the University of Western Sydney titled ‘A discussion about homophobic violence in the west’. Speakers ... Read more
Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments
When the party is over

This was difficult for my friends and I to witness because we saw a good person deteriorate into what most ... Read more
Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments
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
What about me?

The Staying Negative campaign run by the VAC/GMHC is undergoing an evaluation. Some early feedback has indicated that when people are ... Read more
Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments
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
The nice and the vile

A very brave (or foolish, depending on your perspective) girl about town and diva has decided after buying up big ... Read more
Wed February 24th, 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
Welcome to Gay High

I never went to Gay High School, a mythical place where boys and girls who like boys and girls, in ... Read more
Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments
Caught on the web

By Jason Asselin Gaydar, Manhunt, Squirt, Facebook... the list goes on and on. There are so many websites out there that ... Read more
Wed February 17th, 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
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
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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
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