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. 

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.

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.

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...

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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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.