BRISBANE: 2011 was a turbulent and diverse year for Queensland with natural disasters, public rallys and some serious ups and downs. Anthony Smith looks backwards at the events that have stuck in his mind!

Brisbane counsellor Chris Pye answers your dilemmas and questions about life and relationships monthly in Queensland Pride. This month: Staying happy and connected this Christmas.

SYDNEY: This Saturday night, members of Sydney’s LGBT Masters swim squad, Wett Ones Swimming Club, will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their club in style with a grand function at Surry Hill’s White Horse Hotel.

SYDNEY: The Federal Government has committed around $250,000 in funding for NSW LGBTI health and wellbeing agency ACON to address the issue of same-sex domestic violence.

MELBOURNE: Gay radio station JOY 94.9 has secured a grant of $10,000 from the City of Yarra to investigate the needs of older GLTBI Yarra residents.

On Saturday, November 26, 2011, the South Australian Jockey Club will once again play host to Adelaide’s premiere gay and lesbian race day event. Ron Hughes spoke to event coordinator, Kylie Przibilla.