National

May23

Show Tunes Showcase

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

From Les Miserables to The Sound of Music, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir mines the musical treasures of Broadway for their next concert. In between rehearsals, choir music director Sarah Penicka-Smith tells Reg Domingo what’s in store.

May21

An audience with Julie Andrews

Written by // Garrett Bithell Categories // National, Feature

One of the most beloved stage and screen performers of all time, Julie Andrews arrived in Australia for the first time ever last week to a throng of adoring media. Garrett Bithell was in amongst the action. 

May21

Lifting the Lid

Written by // Andrew Shaw Categories // National, Feature, New South Wales

Out reporter Patrick Abboud spent eight months producing a story about young gay and lesbian Arab-Australians entering into fake heterosexual marriages for SBS’s new hip current affairs program, The Feed. On the eve of the program’s launch, he speaks with Andrew Shaw. 

May14

Walking Between Worlds

Written by // Rachel Cook Categories // National, Feature, New South Wales, Victoria

The man who has been at the centre of controversy within the Anglican Church as their first gay Bishop is on his way to Australia. Here, Gene Robinson speaks with Rachel Cook about taking on one of the world’s largest institutions and why the Church almost always gets it wrong. 

May13

Euro Spectacle

Written by // Reg Domingo Categories // National, Feature

SBS’s Sam Pang and Julia Zemiro head to Malmö in Sweden to once again provide viewers with a unique Australian perspective on the campest show on television, the Eurovision Song Contest. By Reg Domingo.

May12

Remembering Peter Rauhofer

Written by // Jonny Marsh Categories // National, Feature

DJ Peter Rauhofer’s work has been a mainstay of the global LGBT clubbing movement, writes Jonny Marsh. 

May09

Progressive voices in Christianity

Written by // Andrew Shaw Categories // National, Feature, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, ACT, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia, Northern Territory

Peter Catt is Dean of St John’s Cathedral in Brisbane. He’s also head of a Christian group that believes conservative religious voices have dominated socio-political debate in Australia for too long. He spoke with Andrew Shaw.

Apr25

DocLIST: A Personal Story

Written by // Andrew Shaw Categories // National, Feature, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, ACT, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia, Northern Territory

Michelle moved here from South Africa four years ago and works as a personal assistant with an accounting firm. She’s approaching her 50th birthday, and, along with her partner, Pam, is experiencing some of the issues women face at that point in their lives. She tells Andrew Shaw that she found out about her current GP through Family Planning Queensland, then recommended her to DocLIST...

 

Apr23

The World According to Margaret Cho

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

One of the queens of transgressive humour and blatant subversion, Margaret Cho is back in town with new a stand-up show, Mother. Garrett Bithell picks her brain on a diverse trick-bag of issues.

Apr22

The Rainbow Revolution

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

It started as an act of protest but now, DIY rainbow crossings have come to signify so much more. Reg Domingo reports. 

Apr22

Where New Zealand has led Australia will follow

Written by // Rodney Croome Categories // National, Feature, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, ACT, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia, Northern Territory

The passing of legislation allowing same-sex couples to wed in New Zealand is attributable largely to strong leadership and bipartisanship – something Australia is severely lacking, writes Rodney Croome.

Apr17

'Fabulous daaaarling': Maria Venuti goes back to her Sicilian roots

Written by // Clancy Atkinson Categories // National, Feature, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, ACT, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia, Northern Territory

With her big hair, lavish frocks, vivacious personality, Maria Venuti has been beguiling audiences on stage and on screen for more than 50 years. Now, the showbiz icon is set to entertain fans at a food and wine tour that’s close to her heart. By Clancy Atkinson. 

Apr17

Barry Humphries: Reviving Weimar Music and Culture

Written by // Jason Bartlett Categories // National, Feature, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, ACT, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia, Northern Territory

A chance visit to a second-hand bookshop in the late 1940s introduced Barry Humphries to the music of the Weimar Republic, sparking a life-long interest in the era, its arts and culture. Now, more than 50 years later, the legendary entertainer will bring the forgotten works to life with the help of cabaret icon Meow Meow and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. By Jason Bartlett.

Apr12

Rockin’ it in Rocky

Categories // National, Feature, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, ACT, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia, Northern Territory

Club-Rok have been partying in the northern tropics for over six years. Peter Leggatt tells QP just how important creating a safe and fun space for people can be.

Apr11

Review: Ghost Wife

Written by // Andrew Shaw Categories // National, Feature, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, ACT, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia, Northern Territory

Michelle Dicinoski’s memoir Ghost Wife details her journey from invisibility to same-sex spouse. Reviewed by Andrew Shaw.