Soap Box
The way ahead…

I have been fixated by the outcome of the federal election. By the time you read this, a resolution of ... Read more
Thu September 2nd, 2010 - No Comments
The bright side

The mantra ‘always look on the bright side of life’ may sound clichéd, but there is evidence that an optimistic ... Read more
Thu September 2nd, 2010 - No Comments
Did I mention I went to Hawaii?

I have returned to my desk after a short holiday (Hawaii, thanks for asking) and dabbling in a different job ... Read more
Thu September 2nd, 2010 - No Comments
The power of one

When Sir Ian McKellen came out in 1988, it was to oppose the then British government introducing Section 28, banning ... Read more
Thu September 2nd, 2010 - No Comments
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Any dream will do

Beau fulfilled his role in the school musical recently, cast as a sheep. Not a principal character, but a very ... Read more
Thu September 2nd, 2010 - No Comments
Classics call it a day

I was at the Peel the other night and I hadn’t been in the door long enough to order a ... Read more
Thu September 2nd, 2010 - No Comments
Focus on country life

One of the frustrating things about living in the country is that very often if you want to improve your ... Read more
Thu August 26th, 2010 - No Comments
What is it we need?

It’s evident post-trip that I have been living in a very busy and at times narcissistic world. In retrospect, I feel ... Read more
Wed August 25th, 2010 - No Comments
We don’t want either of you

Sunday morning and the election outcome is clear, even though it has not produced a result. The left won the ... Read more
Wed August 25th, 2010 - No Comments
Comings and goings

Lovemachine Vogue night went off like a box of crackers. The tribute to the first lady of pop, our Madge-esty ... Read more
Wed August 25th, 2010 - No Comments
Staying Negative calls for participants

Staying Negative is a website where men share their experiences and lives as a learning tool for other same-sex attracted ... Read more
Thu August 19th, 2010 - No Comments
Election week … and then what?

The election campaign will soon end and election day itself will be upon us. Only two more sleeps! I love the ... Read more
Thu August 19th, 2010 - No Comments
The importance of reporting

Recently on Sydney’s Oxford St a man went on what has been reported to be an anti-gay rampage. He attacked six ... Read more
Wed August 18th, 2010 - No Comments
The ‘it’ girls and boys

The SATC girls have the Cosmo, James Bond liked his martinis shaken not stirred, and Melbourne girls now have their ... Read more
Tue August 17th, 2010 - No Comments
Somewhere only we know

Cloaked in darkness, my flight hid from the sun, only to be caught up in it as it landed in ... Read more
Tue August 17th, 2010 - No Comments
Screamers, shock jocks and crystal balls

Another year, another rally. Thankfully this time I remembered to bring my earplugs to shut out the ear-splitting screech of ... Read more
Tue August 17th, 2010 - No Comments
Gay epidemics cannot be ignored

I always look forward to the biennial International AIDS Conference. It is an opportunity to share experiences, learn about the ... Read more
Thu August 12th, 2010 - No Comments
Preferred options

OK, election time and there’s a lot to consider. If queer issues are important to you, how is it possible ... Read more
Thu August 12th, 2010 - No Comments
Current Issue
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
From athletics to Yoda
Beau was happily chatting to me while sitting on the toilet. I took the ... Read more
Marriage conscience vote push
Tasmanian independent Andrew Wilkie has placed a conscience vote on same-sex marriage on a ... Read more
Electroclash icon going Gaga
“Kids are a lot smarter than we think. Trying to act as if sexuality ... Read more
Gender Centre launched
Melbourne transgender social support network Zoe Belle Gender Centre (ZBGC) has been officially launched, ... Read more
Shining light for human rights
Retired High Court judge and indefatigable human rights advocate Michael Kirby said a new ... Read more



