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When pride came to small-town Marburg
The small rural Queensland town of Marburg recently held its first pride and we spoke to organisers to find out how it all went. Move over Sydney Mardi Gras, there’s a new pride destination on the map: Marburg’s Mardi Gras-Burg! Marburg is a small town of just over 1,000 people west of Ipswich on the …
Get to know Brisbane’s host extraordinaire Paul Wheeler
Paul Wheeler chats to QNews about becoming the go-to host for LGBTQIA+ events in Brisbane. You may be familiar with his face at the many events Paul Wheeler does on the Brisbane LGBTQIA+ scene. But how well do you really know him? We chatted with the British-born host and found out more about his move …
Spill the tea with Brisbane drag star Maxi-Bon
Brisbane’s larger-than-life drag artist Maxi-Bon spills the tea about themselves, their craft and the local scene. The first time I did drag was… A beautiful story for me. In March 2021, I moved to Brisbane from the Sunshine Coast with my fiancé. I lived in a crappy apartment and worked at an absolutely horrible job, …
Brisbane Pride Choir celebrates their 25th anniversary
Brisbane Pride Choir celebrates their 25th anniversary with a Silver Jubilee concert this weekend. We take a look at the Choir’s history and chat with some members about their experience with the group. The Brisbane Pride Choir is celebrating a significant milestone in 2023: their 25th anniversary. The choir is made up of almost 70 …
My year of being Mr Bear Queensland
As his reign as Mr Bear Queensland comes to an end, Graeme Kerr reflects on his role as the Brisbears ambassador. My year as the ambassador of our social club, Brisbears, has been one to cherish. I have had the good fortune of being able to attend our brethren bear clubs, support our fellow queer …
Petra Fidewood: Townsville’s Queen of the North
Petra Fidewood chats to QNews about doing drag in North Queensland and the unlikely journey that took her there. “At first I was afraid I was petrified” is the opening line of queer anthem I Will Survive and it’s something that resonates with Townsville’s self-proclaimed Queen of the North. Petra Fidewood is the alter-ego of …
Brisbane hosts dramatic Pride Football Australia tournament
Brisbane Inferno hosted the 2023 Pride Football Australia (PFA) tournament with six teams battling for three trophies. Almost 100 players from across Australia descended on Brisbane’s Perry Park for the PFA tournament. The day celebrated LGBTQIA+ football with three titles up for grabs for the competing teams. Brisbane Inferno FC President Jake Hendrie told QNews …
Carer’s LGBTQIA+ Survey 2023 | Carers Queensland
Carers Queensland is seeking feedback through their Carers LGBTQIA+ Survey 2023 to ensure their services remain safe and inclusive. The organisation is the peak body representing unpaid family and community carers in Queensland. As such, Carers Queensland is committed to supporting carers connected to LGBTQIA+ communities. In 2018, the organisation became one of the first …
When couples therapy goes wrong with Andrew Macdonald
Resident clinical psychotherapist, Andrew Macdonald chats through all the concerns you and your partner may have about couples therapy. Imagine this, you’ve convinced your partner that it’s time for you to get some couples therapy because things have been pretty rocky lately. Maybe there’s been infidelity or maybe you just aren’t connecting anymore. Conversely, maybe …
Ask the Experts: Supporting families with Living Communities
Christopher Donnelly from Living Communities talks supporting families of participants in disability services. Caring is shown to have physical, emotional, and relational impacts, as well as broader effects on finances and engagement in paid employment. These impacts are amplified in families caring for more than one person with a disability and with other dependent members. …
