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  • So much community, so little time So much community, so little time

    Over the course of Midsumma to its culmination at Pride I was struck (as many of you seemed to be) ... Read more

    Wed February 10th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Strong Midsumma visual arts program Strong Midsumma visual arts program

    By Keith Lawrence Vivien St James 1964-2009, a tribute to the iconic performer who died last year, was the centrepiece of ... Read more

    Wed February 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Midsumma goes west Midsumma goes west

    Traditionally confined to the CBD and queer south/northside suburbs like Collingwood and Prahran, this year Midsumma is going west — ... Read more

    Wed January 27th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Politics over a pint Politics over a pint

    By Drew Sheldrick State Labor MP Tony Lupton is bringing politics to the local pub during Midsumma in the first event ... Read more

    Wed January 20th, 2010 - No Comments

  • A quiet Midsumma A quiet Midsumma

    While many of you are in the midst of Midsumma season, the Victorian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby has taken ... Read more

    Wed January 20th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Carnival alcohol warning Carnival alcohol warning

    Carnival attendees have been warned to confine their drinking to the allocated areas to ensure a smooth and problem-free event. Midsumma ... Read more

    Wed January 13th, 2010 - 3 Comments

  • One hot Blowjob One hot Blowjob

    Following in the footsteps of the massive Midsumma party that blew the roof off the Tote last January, the Blow ... Read more

    Wed January 13th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Get your rocks off Get your rocks off

    As part of the upcoming Midsumma celebrations, two of Melbourne’s gay and lesbian sports clubs have organised rock climbing events ... Read more

    Wed January 6th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Out of the Closet and ready to party Out of the Closet and ready to party

    Meeting Closet organisers Mason Browne and Anna Whitelaw for a coffee in the city on a sunny summer day, it’s ... Read more

    Tue December 22nd, 2009 - No Comments

  • Music fees could boot ’scooters Music fees could boot ’scooters

    Music licensing regulations could force Melbourne's gay and lesbian bootscooting troupe out of next year's Pride March. The New Frontier Dance ... Read more

    Wed August 19th, 2009 - 1 Comment

  • Midsumma posts profit Midsumma posts profit

    Midsumma has recorded its first budget surplus since 2005, announced at last week's annual general meeting. Over-expansion was blamed in previous ... Read more

    Wed July 29th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Pride marches into profit Pride marches into profit

    Pride March Victoria has announced a $13k profit from this year's march. Although numbers were slightly down this year, the financial ... Read more

    Wed May 20th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Yana bites back Yana bites back

    After sell-out seasons with the Midsumma, Fringe and Full Tilt festivals, the saucy genius that is Yana Alana returns to ... Read more

    Thu March 26th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Giving it away Giving it away

    By Max Mclean Gays and lesbians love a freebie as much as anyone else. When the Victorian AIDS Council/Gay Men's Health Centre ... Read more

    Wed March 4th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Midsumma ‘mum’ on ticket numbers Midsumma ‘mum’ on ticket numbers

    Victoria's biggest queer event, Midsumma, wrapped up on February 8 with organisers holding out about the event's final success. Midsumma's general ... Read more

    Wed February 18th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Speaking out Speaking out

    I love gatherings. I used to live in Brisbane and was involved with the Pride Festival, along with working on ... Read more

    Wed February 11th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Changing times Changing times

    Many of the visitors to the Lobby's stall at Midsumma were most surprised to see that we had representatives from ... Read more

    Wed January 28th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Community Community

    I love working for this community. Working for the community is a common theme reappearing in this column. That ... Read more

    Wed January 28th, 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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