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Anglican Church Southern Queensland apology
The Very Reverend Dr Peter Catt, Dean of Brisbane’s St John’s Anglican Cathedral, this week announced a consultation process to develop a Diocesan apology from the Anglican Church Southern Queensland for past harm. Towards an Anglican Church Southern Queensland apology to LGBTIQA+ people. Listening to the voices of LGBTIQA+ people and their loved ones. In …
New Gold Coast LGBTQIA+ bar Hairy Mary’s is opening soon
A new LGBTQIA+ venue on the Gold Coast, Hairy Mary’s, is opening soon to provide community members a safe place to let their hair down together. The new bar will be located a short distance from Pacific Fair Shopping Centre on Surfers Ave at Mermaid Beach. It’s owned by Steven Fahd (pictured below), who says …
Sex workers demand decriminalisation
Sex workers and peak unions will protest outside 1 William Street, Brisbane today demanding the Palaszczuk Government meet its commitment to decriminalise sex work. After a long wait, the Queensland Government has failed to deliver on its promise to decriminalise sex work. The Government told sex workers and supporters a bill to decriminalise sex work …
Dolly Kicks hosts Drag Storytime at Brisbane’s Shelf Lovers
Drag queen Dolly Kicks is hosting a free Drag Storytime this weekend at Brisbane’s indie LGBTQIA+ bookstore Shelf Lovers. Shelf Lovers opened in Wooloowin earlier this year, and the family-owned bookstore proudly specialises in LGBTQIA+ books. This weekend, the team are partnering with Queer and Here to host the special festive Drag Storytime event on …
Brisbane Hustlers hosting Speedo car wash fundraiser
Gentlemen, start your engines! The rugby players from the Brisbane Hustlers want to wash your car in their swimmers for an important cause. Club President Steve Bevan told us it’s the Hustlers’ first car wash, on December 2. It starts at 7am at Norths Rugby Club at Wavell Heights, northeast of Brisbane. The boys will …
Police investigate fake flyers targeting Wynnum’s Bay Pride
Wynnum police are investigating the fake, homophobic flyers targeting the new Bay Pride event at Wynnum Fringe this weekend. Fringe founder Tom Oliver has previously spoken out against a sad and disturbing campaign against the inaugural Pride March and Fair Day-style event this weekend. In an emotional video, Tom condemned the “defamatory” flyers that used …
Locals go nude on Brisbane River for artist Spencer Tunick
Artist Spencer Tunick has shared an early preview of the artwork he created with over 100 nude volunteers on the Brisbane River at the weekend. The New York artist is renowned for his live artworks depicting the nude figure in public. Since 1992, Spencer has organised over 100 installations using dozens, hundreds or thousands of …
Wynnum’s new Bay Pride targeted with homophobic flyers
The organisers of Wynnum Fringe are seeking legal advice after protesters distributed homophobic flyers to letterboxes opposing the festival’s new Bay Pride event. The fourth annual Wynnum Fringe Festival is on now, with a lineup of arts and cultural events half an hour from Brisbane. The Wynnum and Manly festival’s second week this week has …
Dr Heather Anderson – 2024 Rainbow Research Fellowship winner
Dr. Heather Anderson is the recipient of the 2024 Rainbow Research Fellowship for her project amplifying the history of women, trans and non-binary people in community radio. Dr. Anderson received the award for her project Radio Rebels: highlighting the contributions of women, trans and non-binary people to the history of Queensland community radio. The project …
Students can go to Brisbane Pride’s Queer Formal for free
Brisbane Pride Festival is offering local LGBTQIA+ students their dream high school formal experience, with their annual Queer Formal back this weekend. Since 2017, the organisers of the city’s annual Pride Festival celebrations have put on the event at Brisbane City Hall. The event offers a safe and inclusive celebration for LGBTQIA+ young people who, …
