Recent figures indicate a rise in domestic violence in NSW, prompting health and wellbeing providers and authorities to reassure people in LGBTI communities that help and support are available. Alex Dunkin reports.    

Openly gay medium and clairvoyant Lisa Williams returns to Sydney to help others communicate with those who are no longer alive. Ahead of her arrival, she speaks to David Allen about her sixth sense, helping others with their gift and coming out twice. 

A new book from Adelaide author Kylie Rae is giving an insight into the journey to becoming a transgender woman.

SYDNEY: Removing barriers to testing is a critical part in the fight to reducing new HIV infections. One Darlinghurst clinic sheds light on the ins and out of rapid HIV testing, now available as part of a pilot program. Alex Dunkin reports. 

She’s short, tiny and has a speaking voice that sounds like Betty Boop fused with Marilyn Monroe. But Kristin Chenoweth has become one of the most revered musical theatre performers of her generation, even crossing the line into a hugely successful television career with her sheer talent and popularity. By Garrett Bithell. 

You could never call Gretel Killeen’s career dull. From hosting Big Brother to producing a documentary about AIDS orphans in Zambia, she has courageously navigated a tough industry with her wit and humour intact. She speaks to Garrett Bithell ahead of her hosting gig at the annual Aurora Ball. 

Queer contestants Andrew Prior and Christina Batista will draw on their past experiences for the strength and tenacity they need to be crowned Australia’s newest MasterChef, writes Alex Dunkin.

The urban indigenous male experience informs the work of emerging choreographer Daniel Riley McKinley, part of Bangarra Dance Theatre’s striking new production, Blak, writes Stephen A Russell.

SYDNEY: Australian showbiz legend Toni Lamond leads a dynamic line-up of entertainment at this year’s BGF Bake Off, helping to raise money in support of people living with HIV. Garrett Bithell reports.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

Trailblazer, agent provocateur, gay icon: Chrissy Amphlett leaves an indelible mark on Australia’s entertainment and music scene. A tribute by Gareth D’Souza.

SYDNEY: With more queer people and rainbow families now residing in Marrickville and surrounds, the Council is moving to better engage with its LGBTIQ residents through a range of projects and initiatives.