A big fish in a small pond, then a medium fish in a much bigger one. Boards, committees, twelve years on InterPride, and a slow disconnect from community that nobody warns you about. Then illness, solitude, and a hard-won mantra: no expectations, no disappointments. Community service, in full.
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Brett reflects on a father he barely knew — caravan park weekends, cutting jibes, and the ditties that somehow outlasted the harsher memories. A story of a difficult relationship, an early death from lung disease, and the stolen cigarettes that started Brett’s own decades-long health battle.
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Marty Zambotto, known as Go-Jo, is an emerging Australian pop artist famous for hits like “Mrs Hollywood” and “Milkshake Man”. His vibrant debut album showcases infectious pop anthems, earning him over 130 million streams and significant social media followings. Recently, he returned to Eurovision, affirming his global impact and unique style.
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Anthony Callea, a celebrated Australian vocalist, returns with The CONNECTION Tour this October and November. This intimate concert series showcases his powerful voice and personal storytelling. Accompanied by a talented acoustic band, Callea will perform beloved songs, creating a memorable experience that promotes unity and emotional connection among audiences.
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A drag queen who could actually lip sync. A Pride board colleague, sweet-souled and now quietly absent. A nightclub instant-friendship with a man of shared politics, shared complications, and a quick temper that has occasionally misfired. Three Elizabeths, a Daddy, and twenty-two years of Melbourne friendship in all its imperfect glory.
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A first big trip. A mother and son on Queensland Rail, heading south to visit family. A cousin with a church group and an enormous quantity of alcohol. A homecoming that went badly wrong. A holiday cut short and a train back to Cairns — rather sooner than planned.
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A chat floor. A flight to Melbourne. A week in a motel and a tram ride through a city neither of them lived in together for long. What followed was a friendship of twenty-five years — irregular, occasionally fractious, and entirely genuine. Until, recently, it wasn’t.
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Elska Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, the fifty-ninth edition of the Elska series, showcases local Thai men through intimate photography and personal stories. Created by Liam Campbell during a holiday, it emphasises fun and quirky themes, including a fruity motif. The publication features analogue photography and is available in print and e-book formats.
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Brett reflects on his enduring friendship with Paul — confidante, co-conspirator, and fellow traveller through some of the most memorable nights and meaningful moments of his life. From InterPride conference bars to a Staten Island keynote, theirs is a friendship built on loyalty, laughter, and an unspoken understanding that simply endures.
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Brett reflects on his mother — the woman who named him, caught him smoking under the Queenslander, sent him packing to his sister’s, and loved his son James with everything she had. A portrait built from imperfect memory, and all the more precious for it.
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