Lesbian comedian Wanda Sykes is one of the funniest women in the world, and a self-described poster girl for issues including gay rights. She spoke with Andrew Shaw ahead of her upcoming shows at the Melbourne Comedy Festival.

The Central Ward in Brisbane has the biggest concentration of LGBTI voters. Here, ahead of the local government elections, Queensland Pride interviews two candidates from opposite sides of the political divide about their vision for equality, diversity and the rights of the LGBTI community. Interviews by Andrew Blythe.

Recently crowned as Ms Leather Sydney 2012, Mistress Tokyo now has the world in her sights. Next stop: International Ms Leather in San Francisco. Interview by Serkan Ozturk.

Tyler Clementi committed suicide in 2010 after learning his roommate Dharun Ravi had secretly filmed him in a gay sex encounter. Last week, a US jury convicted Ravi of a hate crime. Was it justice served or an overreaction? Manoj Dias-Abey investigates.

ADELAIDE: Ron Hughes talks to Vonni about her latest project, the Big Gay Arvo at the Colonel Light Hotel.

Novelist Alan Hollinghurst is acknowledged as one of the best prose writers in English today, and he also knows his ‘Oxford style’ from his Grindr.

There have been strides in attending to the needs of older Australians but when it comes to LGBTI seniors, there’s still a long way to go. As NSW marks Seniors Week 2012, Serkan Ozturk looks at the challenges facing older members of the LGBTI community.

John Challis first met Arthur Cheeseman in 1967. More than four decades later, their relationship is as strong as ever. As the couple prepares to mark their 45th anniversary, they spoke to SX about equal rights, how the world has changed, and the moment they first met. By Serkan Ozturk.

The anti-gay marriage advertisement by Bob Katter’s Australian Party elicited anger from many, including the independent MP’s half-brother. Here, Carl Katter recounts the week he was forced to fight hate and defend the LGBTI community. 

Bob Katter’s Australian Party’s anti-gay marriage assault galvanised supporters of equality but also unearthed allies to their cause. Serkan Ozturk casts an eye on the week’s heated events sparked by a 30-second political advertisement.

Michael Magnusson chats with Victorian Opera’s Roxane Hislop about her role as the bearded Turk in The Rake’s Progress.

Andrew Shaw talks to singer and actress Jane Birkin about her upcoming tour of Australia and how she beat out Brigitte Bardot to sing on one of the most infamous sex songs ever written.

Survivors of anti-gay violence are often made stronger by their experience. But its effects can linger on in various ways. Here, Tommy Berne shares how queerphobia shaped his outlook. 

Sydney Dance Company’s latest production, 2 One Another, is being called its most personal endeavour yet. Ahead of the world premiere, two of the company’s new recruits sit down with Garrett Bithell. 

Home grown legend Brett Haylock ran away to join the circus, and ten years later he’s still living the dream.