Posts tagged Midsumma

For 22 days next year, Melbourne’s queer arts and culture festival Midsumma takes over the city with artistic and cultural events that celebrate and elevate …

Prisoner actress and HIV activist Anne Phelan OAM has died. The entertainment industry veteran—who was a longtime patron of HIV/AIDS support group Positive Women Victoria—passed …

Roll out the rolling pins and get started on your queer concoctions, because annual community fundraiser Pride March Bake Off returns to DTs Hotel next …

Melbourne’s rainbow shone a little less brightly this past weekend, with the news that community icon and permanent fixture at DTs Hotel, Bruce Mckenzie, had …

“We live in such an ageist society – most people can’t even see the impacts on the rights of LGBTI Elders.”

“People react against you when you celebrate your size, because to them it feels so disgusting or unhealthy.”

“Has the queer community, having lived in the shadows of the mainstream for so long, managed to avoid scrutinising its own racism?”

Writing for the Star Observer, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews champions the state’s Australian-first ban on the “cruel practice” of gay conversion therapy.

“Having my body on display can feel confronting, but it’s also empowering, because I’m controlling that space in ways I’m not able to in other aspects of my life.”

“Unfortunately, since the nature of the march will mean being in an open area without significant shade for a prolonged period of time, we can’t ask those marching with us to expose themselves to the associated health risks.”