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Wyatt Roy adds voice to marriage equality

Written By // Andrew Shaw

The youngest member of Tony Abbott’s Coalition has come out in support of equal marriage. ...

FEATURES

Show Tunes Showcase

Written By // Reg Domingo

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 ...

ENTERTAINMENT

Brisbane: Events round up

Written By // Anthony Smith

Leather up and shine those boots, because it’s that time of year again! BootCo. is proud to present one of its signature events, Hell For Leather, ...

VIEWPOINT

Equality still an elusive goal for many

Written By // Jed Horner

Last Friday, May 17, marked the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). IDAHO provided an opportunity to galvanise support behin ...

Articles tagged with: Controversy

Feb27

Talkback star now in Closet after Thorpe controversy

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

The battle between Melbourne talkback radio host Neil Mitchell and promoters of a queer party this weekend seems to have reached an uneasy truce after those behind the ‘Closet Party’ at Fitzroy this Friday night decided to replace the controversial image of Olympian Ian Thorpe advertising the event with one of Mitchell himself.

Feb25

Controversy after Thorpie image used for 'Closet Party'

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Talkback radio host Neil Mitchell has accused promoters behind a Melbourne queer party this weekend of ‘an absurd public insult to Ian Thorpe’ after they used an image of the swimming legend to advertise the event known as the ‘Closet Party’.

Feb04

Second ban prompts group to speak out against Mardi Gras

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Sydney Mardi Gras, Victoria, Western Australia

A group prevented from taking part in the Mardi Gras Parade have spoken out against Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG), questioning whether the current event carries the “integrity” and “purpose” of the original march.

Feb02

'Change the name back', Mardi Gras told

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Sydney Mardi Gras, Victoria, Western Australia

SYDNEY: Members of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGMLG) and the wider LGBTI community are seemingly overwhelmingly in agreement that the Sydney Mardi Gras parade and festival requires the presence of the words ‘Gay and Lesbian’ in its official title, following a community forum in Paddington earlier this week.

Jan24

Katter’s party hits new low after claims gay teachers are paedophiles

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Outrage is spreading as Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) has found itself in yet another anti-gay controversy after not one but two candidates of the newfound fledgling party likened gay and lesbians to paedophiles who are not fit to teach children at kindergarten.

Jan23

Parramatta’s mayor apologises to Twenty10

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

SYDNEY: Parramatta Mayor John Chedid has sent Twenty10 a letter of apology following the widespread community outrage and ensuing social media backlash that met the Council after the queer youth support agency was ordered to remove signage during a family fun day last week.

Jan21

Parramatta Mayor called to apologise after labelling Twenty10 ‘offensive’

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

SYDNEY: Parramatta’s Lord Mayor, John Chedid, has been accused of homophobia and become the target of a social media campaign following reports he was involved in pulling down banners promoting queer youth support agency Twenty10 at a community festival late last week, supposedly on the grounds that they were “offensive”.

Sep07

Unrepentant Wallace compared to ‘cave man’ for gay health views

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Despite criticism from GPs, mental health professionals, politicians as well as over social media and by members of the LGBTI community, an unrepentant Jim Wallace has continued to defend comments suggesting smoking was healthier than the “gay lifestyle”.

Feb21

Anger over Luncheon Club closure

Written by // Serkan Ozturk, Reg Domingo Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

SYDNEY: ACON’s decision to close the Luncheon Club’s larder service and cut back its weekly meals has provoked strong reactions among clients, volunteers and long-time members, with many expressing anger and disenchantment over ACON’s management of the long-running service.

TOP HEADLINES

Wyatt Roy adds voice to marriage equality

Wyatt Roy adds voice to marriage equality

Andrew Shaw

The youngest member of Tony Abbott’s Coalition has come out in support of equal marriage.

Community welcomes Bishop Gene Robinson

Community welcomes Bishop Gene Robinson

Reg Domingo

The NSW community has welcomed the arrival of Bishop Gene Robinson who will be speaking in churches across the country.

America accepts gay scouts

America accepts gay scouts

Andrew Shaw

The Boy Scouts of America will accept membership of gay children and teenagers from January 1, 2014.

‘Lesbian Queen’ from equal marriage?

‘Lesbian Queen’ from equal marriage?

Andrew Shaw

Britain’s same-sex marriage bill has passed the House of Commons, with warnings of no easy passage through the House of Lords and even suggestions it could threaten the royal line of succession.

Canada lifts life ban on gay blood donors

Canada lifts life ban on gay blood donors

Andrew Shaw

Canadian men who have not had sex with other men in the last five years will now be able to donate blood.

TOP STORIES

Brisbane: Events round up

Brisbane: Events round up

Andrew Shaw

HELL FOR LEATHER

Leather up and shine those boots, because it’s that time of year again! BootCo. is proud to present one of its signature events, Hell For Leather, a night of dark leather fun and hanky codes. Who doesn't love a man in leather, and with a very sexy stage show planned what's not to love? New kid on the block DJ Ensel will be hitting the BootCo. decks for the first time to dish up some hot and sexy tunes and also new is the BootCo. dungeon space, where those interested in BDSM can watch or experience in a safe space. Cloak facilities are available to check in your gear, and don't forget you can always wear your rubber, denim or fetish gear along as the theme is not compulsory.

BootCo. Hell For Leather, Sportsman Hotel, June 1, 2013. bootco.com.au


ARE YOU MS PRIDE 2013?

This is not your typical beauty contest! Pride Festival is looking for a woman with charisma, positive energy, sex appeal and confidence. A woman who is savvy, smart and able to represent the lesbian community as Ms Pride 2013. Ms Pride Brisbane will be expected to positively promote the goals and aims of the competition and its producers (Brisbane Pride Festival and City Lickers) throughout  the year. She will represent Brisbane Pride with integrity and competence and act as  a spokesperson for the Brisbane Pride Festival. Heats will be held at Scarlet on July 13, Feathers on July 20, Zip Grrl Factory TBA.

For more information visit citylickers.com/ms_pride_2013

FREE BACH AT ST JOHN’S

For those in the city on Thursday, May 30, St John’s Anglican Cathedral has invited Queensland Pride readers and those who are fans of classical to a free lunchtime concert by Kathy Williams-De Vries. A former student at the Royal College of Music in London, Kathy will be playing sonatas by Bach and Handel in this beautiful setting.

Kathy Williams-De Vries, St John’s Anglican Cathedral, May 30, 2013. stjohnscathedral.com.au

RENEE GEYER’S BIG BAND SWING

Renée Geyer is one of Australia’s true musical treasures and has been recently voted one of Australia’s greatest singers of all time by her peers. To celebrate her 40th year in the music business she has delivered a recording that can only be described as a tour de force. Swing is recorded with an 18 piece band and has Renée perform standards with her own spin and interpretation, including 'I’ve Got Rhythm', 'Somewhere', 'It’s a Man’s Man’s World' and 'Fly me to the Moon'. Renée’s live shows will be a momentous occasion in the singer’s career. Audiences will be treated to a two hour show with Renée performing in front of an 18 piece big band.

Swing live, July 20, QPAC Concert Hall. QPAC.com.au

Trevor Ashley hits the small screen

Trevor Ashley hits the small screen

Reg Domingo

Cabaret and musical theatre performer Trevor Ashley made his first foray into television with his very own pilot for a sitcom. He gave SX the lowdown on The Very Trevor Ashley Show.

Brave new world of sound

Brave new world of sound

Reg Domingo

Vivid Sydney comes to the inner west for the first time with a two-day celebration of new, experimental and electronic music at the Seymour Centre, writes Danny Corvini. 

Show Tunes Showcase

Show Tunes Showcase

Reg Domingo

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.

Freewheelin’ 4x4 gays

Freewheelin’ 4x4 gays

Andrew Shaw

Burning up dirt tracks in grunty cars sound like your kind of fun? The Gay 4x4 & Camping Group QLD has been out and about since 2009 and they’re a fun and active bunch of guys. Organiser David McCarthy tells QP about this unique group.