Feature

May22

Queering the small screen

Written by // Andrew Shaw Categories // Feature

John Richards is the co-creator and writer of TV series Outland, about a gay sci-fi group, and an award-winning writer and broadcaster. He spoke with Andrew Shaw ahead of his appearance at this year’s Emerging Writers’ Festival.


May22

Venus Flytrap of cabaret

Written by // Andrew Shaw Categories // Feature

The talented Moira Finucane talks to Andrew Shaw about friendly snakes, venus flytraps and catholic sensibilities.

May22

Camp glamour of Eurovision

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // Feature

With the over-the-top kitsch and camp of Eurovision set to wow and dismay audiences once again this Sunday evening on SBS Television, host Julia Zemiro talks to Serkan Ozturk to share her favourite campest performances from years gone by and tips for this year’s competition which for the first time will be held in Azerbaijan.

May22

What’s Up Doc?

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // Feature, Queensland

In the wake of negative views on homosexuality and equality aired by a group of doctors, Queenland medical and mental health professionals speak out in defense of the state’s LGBT people. Serkan Ozturks reports.

May21

Accidental Activist

Written by // Garrett Bithell Categories // Feature, New South Wales, Cherrie

An inspiring grandmother has gone inside the homes of a number of same-sex families to document their everyday lives for a revealing exhibition as part of the Head On Photo Festival, writes Garrett Bithell. 

May18

Out in Africa

Written by // Siza Sibanda Categories // Feature, South Australia

Siza Sibanda takes a look at how our LGBT brothers and sisters fare on the African Continent.

May17

School's Out

Written by // Kristian Reyes Categories // Feature

School can be a challenging place for any gay student. But it can also be a minefield for LGBTI educators. How one gay teacher is addressing homophobia in is high school. By Kristian Reyes.

May17

Murder By The Torrens

Written by // Garry Wotherspoon Categories // Feature

It is 40 years since the murder of gay academic Dr George Duncan in Adelaide, an event that would have profound ramifications on gay rights in Australia. By Garry Wotherspoon.

May15

Cocksucker Blues: Reclaiming Gay Music

Written by // Andrew Shaw Categories // Feature

Andrew Shaw talks to Guy Blackman about rescuing songs from the pinkest era of gay liberation.

May15

IDAHO becomes IDAHOBIT!

Written by // Andrew Shaw Categories // Feature

The International Day Against Homophobia is going through a bit of a transformation – now many in our community refer to it as IDAHOBIT – International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.

May15

Taking Gay Rugby to the World

Written by // Michael Magnusson Categories // Feature

Ahead of their last fundraiser before heading off to England for the Bingham Cup, Michael Magnusson spoke to Melbourne Chargers Rugby Union Football Club president Sam Minter about how the boys are taking rugby to the world.

May14

Take A Stand Against Homophobia

Written by // Reg Domingo Categories // Feature, New South Wales

SYDNEY: The world will mark International Day Against Homophoba and Transphobia on May 17, with a host of events being held in Sydney and regional New South Wales. What to do and where to go for IDAHO. Compiled by Reg Domingo. 

May14

Working with Pride

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // Feature, National

An increasing number of big businesses are embracing their LGBT employees with diverse policies and relevant programs, as highlighted by the annual Pride In Diversity Awards. Serkan Ozturk reports.

May12

How the death of Dr Duncan changed Gay Australia

Categories // Feature, Victoria

Joseph Chetcuti remembers a man and his murder – the act that galvanised homosexual law reform in Australia.

May09

Equal Love: Here come the brides

Written by // Andrew Shaw Categories // Feature

Rodney Croome is a campaign director for Australian Marriage Equality (AME) and a respected spokesperson for equal marriage rights. Ahead of this Saturday's Equal Love rally, he spoke candidly to Andrew Shaw about the state of the struggle for same-sex marriage in this country.