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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What began as a Sunday afternoon encounter stretched into three years of long-distance hope, manipulation and heartbreak spanning Melbourne and India. Brett recalls the red flags he missed, the borders he fought to open, and the man who repaid his loyalty with theft, lies and abandonment.
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The 2026 Pride Month Short Films package, presented by the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, highlights Australia’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ filmmaking. Showcasing award-winning and emerging talents, the diverse selection includes genres like comedy, drama, and horror, offering emotionally impactful stories that capture the richness of queer Australian life. Screenings occur on June 19 and 20 at the Victorian Pride Centre.
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Accor is enhancing its commitment to LGBTIQ+ inclusion across Australia through the Welcome With Pride training program. Research shows many LGBTIQ+ travellers feel unsafe expressing themselves while travelling. The initiative aims to foster genuine inclusive environments in hospitality, with Accor enrolling 32 hotels, improving staff confidence and guest safety.
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Erwin Olaf, a renowned photographer and advocate for the queer community, transitioned from avant-garde artist to celebrated figure, leaving a significant legacy before his unexpected death in 2023. This biography by Mischa Cohen, accompanying an exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, reflects on Olaf’s influential career and personal journey.
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Q Magazine Shop has launched a new selection of curated products, featuring categories like Wellness, Culture, Travel, Fashion, Canvas, Accessories, and Home. The shop now offers artwork and new imagery on various items. While still being populated, the available range is promising. Credit cards and AfterPay are accepted for payments.
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Grammy-nominated artist Adam Lambert will release his sixth studio album, “ADAM,” on July 10. The album features the new single “UNDER THE RHYTHM,” which conveys resilience through music. Lambert’s work is marked by powerful vocals and bold artistry, showcasing his journey with a blend of genres and high-fashion visuals.
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Four employers in sixty years. Two radio stations, two scandals, one pattern. A phone call that started twenty-two years of Q Magazine. A website partnership that ended badly and cost more than money. A struggle that is current, real, and openly acknowledged. The work life of a man who kept showing up anyway.
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A small town. An inherited path. A marriage that was real and a deception that was also real. Sisters, a best friend, a luncheon club that disappeared overnight, and a move that became inevitable. Coming out changed everything — some for the better, some for the worse. All of it, finally, honest.
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Once a month for over a decade, a karaoke host flew to a bauxite mining town on the edge of Arnhem Land. Two extraordinary friends. A boat trip to a cove ringed with mansions. A marriage ended, a coming out began. And one evening — a very quiet, very final reminder that Nhulunbuy played by more than one set of rules.
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