Feature

May17

Justice Served

Categories // Feature, South Australia

ADELAIDE: Can you imagine South Australia without the Dunstan Decade? Ian Purcell explains how it almost never happened.

May17

Go Your Own Way

Written by // Peter Burdon Categories // Feature, South Australia

Cabaret sensation Catherine Alcorn takes on one of the great unsung song-writers of the 20tth century, Christine McVie, in a new show for the Cabaret Festival.

May17

Supporting Gender Diversity

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // Feature, South Australia

The Carrousel Club has been operating since 1985, giving support and social opportunities for trans people. Ron Hughes caught up with club president Kelly.

May14

Walking Between Worlds

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

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 // Feature, National

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 // Feature, National

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

May10

Taking action on lesbian health

Categories // Feature

Since stepping into the area of lesbian health awareness, the Lesbian Health Action Group (LHAG) has been doing a heap of good work. Queensland Pride talks to Sally Morris from Healthy Communities about all things lesbian.

May10

Briefs encounters

Written by // Andrew Shaw Categories // Feature

Andrew Shaw peeks into the world of Briefs and finds sequins, feathers and a lot of camp talent.

May09

Progressive voices in Christianity

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

May07

On the Inside at Wentworth

Written by // Nicky Bryson Categories // Feature

The 1980s Australian television drama series Prisoner broke ground for pushing boundaries and challenging conventions. Its 2013 reboot, Wentworth, looks set to continue this tradition and more, writes Nicky Bryson.   

May07

Chrissy Amphlett: The Unlikely Gay Icon

Written by // Gareth D'Souza Categories // Feature, New South Wales

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

May07

At Home in Marrickville

Written by // Jason Bartlett Categories // Feature, New South Wales

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. 

May03

In Concert with Adam Guettel

Written by // Peter Burdon Categories // Feature, South Australia

ADELAIDE: Broadway royalty heads to Adelaide in Adam Guettel, grandson of the great Richard Rodgers and a Tony award-winner in his own right.

May01

Why Australia needs home-based HIV testing

Written by // Jason Bartlett Categories // Feature, New South Wales

Getting people tested more often is crucial in reducing HIV infections. With rapid HIV testing recently approved for a trial in Australia, experts are now pushing for the approval of home-based HIV testing.

Apr30

A new turn for a fabulous Sydney icon

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

Iconic Sydney showgirl Penny Clifford has taken the entertainment reins of The Imperial Hotel and, as she tells Reg Domingo, she has some great plans in store.