Queensland

May09

Progressive voices in Christianity

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

 

Apr22

Where New Zealand has led Australia will follow

Written by // Rodney Croome Categories // Queensland, Feature, New South Wales, Victoria, National, 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 // Queensland, Feature, New South Wales, Victoria, National, 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 // Queensland, Feature, New South Wales, Victoria, National, 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 // Queensland, Feature, New South Wales, Victoria, National, 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 // Queensland, Feature, New South Wales, Victoria, National, 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.

Apr08

New LGBTI-affirming church welcomes all

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

A young man is connecting LGBTI people with their Christian faith. Pastor Sam Grebert tells Jason Bartlett about the new queer-affirming congregation, New Covenant Church Sydney.

Mar27

Keep on Trekking

Categories // Queensland, Feature

While early morning hikes through the countryside sound like torture for some gay men, GLBTI group OutTrekkers have been going bush for ten years. Gerry Buitendag talks to Queensland Pride about the group’s love of the natural habitat.

Mar18

Va Va Voom

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

In the film Goddess, Magda Szubanski portrays a gutsy woman taking life by the horns – a fitting role for the actress who, until only a year ago, kept her sexuality out of public view. On the eve of movie’s release, the Aussie icon speaks with Bernie Burke about how things have changed since coming out on national television.

Mar12

Futsal for All

Written by // Anthony Smith Categories // Queensland, Feature

QP’s Anthony Smith chats to Jonathan Saavedra about how he became involved in a GLBT team playing soccer – but not as we know it...

 

Mar12

Queen of Misrule - Herstory

Written by // Andrew Shaw Categories // Queensland, Feature

Imogen Kelly is bringing her one-woman burlesque show to Brisbane, and, as the world leader in her art form tells Andrew Shaw, it’s not just about wandering on stage and taking your clothes off.

Mar12

Fruity Business

Categories // Queensland, Feature

Tyrone Shandiman tells Queensland Pride all about the Gay and Lesbian Business Network (GLBN) and how the group has grown since its inception in the 80s.

Feb28

Beccy Cole’s country outing

Categories // Queensland, Feature

Australian Country Music star Beccy Cole says 2012 was her best year yet. She turned 40, was nominated for an ARIA, and came out on the ABC’s Australian Story. Following that, she played her first ‘gay gig’ at The Wickham Hotel – an experience she says “felt amazing”. Beccy sat down with Davina from 4ZZZ’s Dykes on Mykes to answer a few questions ahead of her Big Gay Day show...

 

Jan31

Les Smith: Hey, Mr DJ!

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

Les Smith is about to retire after 30 years on the decks. He spoke with Andrew Shaw about his life in music...