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Quick Colour copy & print services Fortitude Valley rewards Trevor Robinson OAM recipient

 Thu, 2013-05-23 13:54 Under what was a random act of kindness, a local Fortitude Valley business Quick Colour was asked to print a rush job of business cards for Trevor Robinson of GLITF (Gay & Lesbian Immigration Task Force) ready for an impending AGM that evening. The proprietor who is used to all sorts of requests from Q News for various community groups, asked about Trevor Robinson and his OAM and why these... Read more

“BLOKES & THE BUSH” A BIG SUCCESS!

 Wed, 2013-05-22 15:04 Last week an artist called Wayne Bucklar launched his first ever solo art exhibition titled “Blokes & the Bush” and it proved to be a resounding success. They say an artist can expect to lose money for their first 3 solo art exhibitions, but Wayne an openly gay artist, proved them wrong. He sold 60% of artwork from his first exhibition, held at the White Canvas gallery in Fortitude Valley.... Read more

DEALING WITH NEGATIVE EMOTIONS

 Sun, 2013-05-19 19:19 Negative emotions and difficult thoughts are often what bring people into therapy, even though it’s rare for people to actually come in saying ‘I want help with my negative thoughts’. Normally, it’s more likely that they come to therapy saying they are struggling with alcohol, drugs, infidelity, the party scene, pushing people away, and any number of creative ways they’ve come up with to push... Read more

BRIS BEARS READY TO PARTY HARD!

 Thu, 2013-05-16 15:48 Brisbears are gearing up for one hell of a celebration later this year for their 20th anniversary at the annual BrisBears festival Northern Exposure which has been expanded to include some new and exciting events. Northern Exposure is not just about parties (although they have some great parties planned), the events are aimed to encourage blokes to meet and socialise with new and old friends.... Read more

FOOD THE WAY THAT NATURE INTENDED

 Mon, 2013-05-13 11:07 Are you concerned that the food you are eating may be as healthy as they should be? With news reports about GM (genetically modified) foods, health scares about eating beef, chemicals on food affecting people’s health, it’s no wonder that many are looking to organic foods as an option.  WHAT IS ORGANIC FARMING?  Organic farming produces plant and animal foods without the excessive use... Read more

IS GAMBLING RUINING SPORT? YOU BET!

 Sat, 2013-05-04 19:07 I recently read an article where a group of youngsters were asked what they thought about their NRL team’s chances of winning this year. Astonishingly all of them replied with comments like 20:1, or what is referred to in gambling circles as “odds”. It was also sad to see this photo of young rugby league fans asking for the bookmaker’s (Tom Waterhouse) autograph. The lure of sponsorship and... Read more

THINKING ABOUT SOME LEGAL ADVICE?

 Tue, 2013-05-14 16:23 There are not too many people who never need to contact or use the services of a legal practitioner probably better referred to as a solicitor or a lawyer. Most people only contact solicitors when they are in trouble with the law and have been arrested or have relationship breakdowns which may include having difficulty seeing their children, and property settlements. If you believe you need some... Read more

IS ORAL SEX SAFE SEX?

 Fri, 2013-05-10 09:58 By Fiona Bisshop Most people think that oral sex is safe sex. Well, it depends on what you’re worried about catching. It’s true that if you don’t have any mouth ulcers or bleeding areas in your mouth, then the risk of catching HIV is so low it cannot be measured. The same cannot be said for a variety of other sexually transmitted infections. Patients are often surprised when their throat swab is... Read more

IS IT TIME TO RE-EVALUATE YOUR LIFE?

 Sat, 2013-05-11 15:06 At times, we all find ourselves questioning whether what we are doing on a day to day basis is really what we want to be doing, and wondering if we are doing what matters most to us. It can be a great idea, no matter what age you are, to re-evaluate what direction your life is heading in, and to ask if this is really what you want from your life. One of the best ways to get clear on what matters... Read more

HOW AUSTRALIANS WRITE ABOUT QUEER WOMEN

 Sun, 2013-05-19 19:18 West End’s Avid Reader will this month host a panel of writers discussing the representation of lesbian characters in Australian books. The evening will see debut novelist Yvette Walker (pictured) read from her novel Letters From The End of Love and then join Melissa Lucashenko (Mullumbimby), Nike Sulway (Rupetta), Inga Simpson (Mr Wigg), Jesse Blackadder (Chasing The Light) and chair Krissy... Read more

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