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  • Travel deal with Atlantis Travel deal with Atlantis

    Australia’s premiere gay and lesbian travel agency, OUT TRAVEL, has just announced a special deal with Atlantis Cruises. Reserve any balcony stateroom before June 30 and the travel agency will organise ... Read more

    Tue June 16th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Rainbow colours on the slopes Rainbow colours on the slopes

    Thredbo’s perfect white snow will be given a rainbow tinge this September. The inaugural Frosty Fruits Ski Trip, a gay ski long weekend, will be held in the NSW powder capital ... Read more

    Tue May 26th, 2009 - 1 Comment

  • Skinny Dips goes natural Skinny Dips goes natural

    If styling products, waxed legs and sequined party shorts don’t do it for you, the the Gathering of Natural Men at Skinny Dips, Cairns, is just the event for you. The ... Read more

    Tue May 26th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Winter warmer at Turtle Cove Winter warmer at Turtle Cove

    Treat yourself to a warm winter week or weekend at Turtle Cove before the end of June and enjoy some great room rates. For a minimum two-night stay you can get ... Read more

    Tue May 26th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Cheap deals to San Francisco Pride Cheap deals to San Francisco Pride

    An exciting gay travel deal has just been announced, a collaboration between three of Australia’s largest LGBT magazines and Australia’s largest travel agent. The announcement that a 10-day trip to San ... Read more

    Fri May 1st, 2009 - No Comments

  • A true southern belle A true southern belle

    By CAMERON JEWELL South Australia’s capital is often derided as a one-horse town. In fact, bagging out Adelaide has practically become a national sport, usually by people who’ve never been there. ... Read more

    Tue March 31st, 2009 - 1 Comment

  • Road to recovery heads north Road to recovery heads north

    Every great party needs a great recovery session. And when you’re talking about Mardi Gras, the biggest, most debaucherous party on the Aussie gay calendar, you’ll need an equally fantastic ... Read more

    Wed March 4th, 2009 - 1 Comment

  • Slip away from the city circle Slip away from the city circle

    When escaping the daily grind of Sydney’s buzzing streets, it’s best to follow Dorothy’s lead and pick a path to paradise. Far from being hidden gems, there’s a reason why ... Read more

    Wed March 4th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Head North to a tropical paradise Head North to a tropical paradise

    The first pleasant surprise about Darwin is the weather. For days I didn’t see a cloud in the sky, with the average temperature being 33 degrees in August — what ... Read more

    Wed February 11th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Are you up for the Cradle Mountain challenge? Are you up for the Cradle Mountain challenge?

    A visit to Cradle Mountain offers a multitude of options, depending on how adventurous you are. If you’re not the active type, you can hire a chalet at the foothills ... Read more

    Wed December 24th, 2008 - No Comments

  • A midweek treat for the adventurous A midweek treat for the adventurous

    Daylesford is an immensely popular weekender for inner-city Melburnians, particularly gay and lesbian people. Some even move there permanently. But with this popularity come some sacrifices — like other oft-frequented ... Read more

    Wed November 26th, 2008 - 1 Comment

  • How the west was won How the west was won

    By ZOE CARTER and MEGAN SMITH It’s bohemian, it’s free-spirited, it’s that hippie aunt who pops into family holidays and makes things a little more interesting. It’s Fremantle — “just call ... Read more

    Wed October 15th, 2008 - No Comments

  • OUT Adventures goes global OUT Adventures goes global

    Canadian based OUT Adventures today announced the global launch of operations and website www.out-adventures.com. Business and personal partners Robert Sharp and Steven Larkin have created eco-friendly OUT Adventures in order ... Read more

    Wed October 15th, 2008 - No Comments

  • Sun shines … even on rainy days Sun shines … even on rainy days

    by RAY MACKERETH There’s no other place in Australia like Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, just one hour’s drive north of Brisbane where sub-tropical rainforest meets the Pacific Ocean. The coast is adjacent to ... Read more

    Wed October 1st, 2008 - No Comments

  • Spring into Victoria Spring into Victoria

    by NICK BOND With spring in the air and the sun warming our bones, our minds start to turn to long weekends and trips away. Those looking for something a little more ... Read more

    Wed September 17th, 2008 - 2 Comments

  • A place for your pussy A place for your pussy

    By Carla Francis When choosing a pet-friendly holiday it is a good idea to keep the distance to a minimum and not go too far afield. Travelling for pets, particularly cats, ... Read more

    Wed September 3rd, 2008 - 1 Comment

  • Breaking out in the Balkans Breaking out in the Balkans

    Uncharted men, delicious food, an impressive exchange rate, and some of the world’s least known beaches and lakes — the Balkans are calling your name. But before you pack your ruby ... Read more

    Wed August 6th, 2008 - 4 Comments

  • Shop until you drop in Dubai Shop until you drop in Dubai

    ALISTAIR SUTTON After a gruelling 16-hour flight from Australia, I land in Dubai around 8am. My car fails to arrive so I phone the hotel and arrange for them to pick ... Read more

    Wed July 23rd, 2008 - 1 Comment

  • Gay marriage tourism boom Gay marriage tourism boom

    California has always welcomed visitors of various lifestyles and backgrounds and, in the wake of the State Supreme Court’s legalisation of gay marriage, the Golden State has even more appeal ... Read more

    Wed July 9th, 2008 - 1 Comment

  • Prepare to power on the powder Prepare to power on the powder

    The magic of winter has arrived in Queenstown, with fresh snow-capped mountains, blue skies and the anticipation of Gay Ski Week NZ high in the air. With regular snowfalls, the town ... Read more

    Wed July 2nd, 2008 - No Comments

  • Gayaway to Spring Fling Gayaway to Spring Fling

    The first Spring Fling will be held at the five-star Shangri La The Marina at Cairns from 28 to 31 August. Couples, friends and singles are welcome at this exclusive three-night ... Read more

    Thu June 26th, 2008 - 1 Comment

  • NZ powder even more inviting NZ powder even more inviting

    The magic of winter has arrived in Queenstown, with fresh snow-capped mountains, blue skies and the anticipation of Gay Ski Week New Zealand high in the air. The town is already ... Read more

    Mon June 16th, 2008 - No Comments

  • GAMMA

    GAMMA, a support group for married men who have sex with men, meets in secure confidential and non-sexual surroundings at the ACON building, 9 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills, on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 8pm. There is also a support line, Monday-Friday 6-10 pm, on 9267 4000.
    www.gamma.org.au

  • GAY BUSINESS

    The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association hosts Lemons With a Twist on the first Friday of each month and Fruits in Suits on the third Thursday of each month, at Slide.
    www.sglba.com.au

  • COME OUT AUSTRALIA

    Come Out Australia is a social group for our community, with branches in Canterbury-Bankstown, Epping/ Northern Districts and Penrith. You're invited to "Come Out"; get involved with a branch, event, project, or to start something happening in your area.
    www.comeout.org.au

  • QUEERSCREEN

    Lovers of gay cinema are encouraged to become a member of Queerscreen, Sydney’s premier gay and lesbian film festival body.
    www.queerscreen.com.au

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