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Dec 30 2011 QUEENSLAND’S ONLY GAY AND LESBIAN
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Contents
NEWS
18-19
7. CIVIL UNIONS IN JEOPARDY
Independant MP vows to repeal civil union bill even after unions being performed
9. ABBOTT FIRES UP ON VOTE
PUBLISHER
Ray Mackereth
ray@qnews.com.au
Abbott sticks to “man and a woman”
stance for marraige.
10. A VERY SPECIAL GIFT
EDITOR
Toby Longhurst
editor@qnews.com.au
Dr Wendell gives a gift to the Morcombes
11. OUR GOLDEN BOY IS BACK
SALES ACCOUNT MANAGERS
Ken Maxwell
ken@qnews.com.au
Aussie diving champ Matthew Mitcham gears up for London 2012
FEATURES
Tina Lewis tina@qnews.com.au
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18-19. REBEKAH KEAT
QNews chats with world champion triathlete Rebekah Keat
Catherine Burton
catherine@qnews.com.au
MUSIC EDITOR
Tim Spencer
music@qnews.com.au
20. GET UP FOR OLIVER TANK
QNews chats with the man behind the music of Get Up’s recent marriage
equality ad
ADMIN
Greg Campling admin@qnews.com.au
28. NEW YEARS EVENT GUIDE
DESIGN AND MEDIA
Josh Hills
design@qnews.com.au
Hooray for 2012!
30. IT’S SO FESTIVE SOUTH OF THE BORDER
What’s happening in Northern New
South Wales this fortnight.
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32+ SCENE PICS
Scene pics from this fortnight.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Jamie Langlois
Toby Longhurst
POOF READER
Scott Brown
CONTRIBUTORS
REGULARS
12.PURPLE
Rosie’s done doing the rounds
16.LAW
How to deal with noisy neighbours!
21.MUSIC
The Wiggles Re-Wiggled?
22. ON SCREEN
Tin Tin and The Iron Lady
24. RAINBOW STARS
What do your horoscopes predict for
your new year?
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CIVIL UNIONS IN
JEOPARDY
UNCOVERING
BRISBANE’S
QUEER
HISTORY
Queensland’s LGBT History
Action Group is seeking people to
share their stories of Brisbane’s
gay venues of yesteryear, as well
as looking for volunteers to help
the process.
The group promotes the
collection, documentation and
awareness of Brisbane’s LGBT
history by providing suppor t for
Gay & Lesbian Archives at the
Queensland State Library as well
as presenting events, exhibitions
and other activities.
Group member Eliot Rifkin told
QNews that one of the projects the
group is currently focusing on is to
record the histories of Brisbane’s
par ty venues and meeting places
and in par ticular, people’s personal
experiences.
“The fun times of our bar
communities hasn’t been
documented and we’re
interviewing people (audio only)
collecting stories and pictures
from the 1930s to date,” Rifkin
explained. “All stories are
welcome.”
“We would love people to get
involved to help us increase LGBT
people’s sense of community
history and identity by joining or
contributing to the History Action
Group.”
By Toby Longhurst
Some of the group’s ongoing projects are:
OR AL HISTORIES –people are interviewed and their stories
are transcribed, edited and then lodged in the State Library
of Queensland repository. Many interviews need to be
conducted, transcribed and edited. (Training is available.)
DIGITAL STORIES- people’s photos are uploaded to BCC’s
PlaceStories site. Social photos at bars like the Terminus,
Hacienda, Options…, historical events like rallies as well
as events such as Sleaze Ball. Most pictures pre-2000 are
welcome. We can digitise your photos and they may be
held at the State Library archive.
OTHER PROJECTS: Website Design/Management,
Blogging/Newslet ter writing, Project/Event Management
(past events include: Museum Exhibitions, Priscilla Bus
Tour and Forums).
If you’d like to volunteer, contribute your story or
donate your archives to the State Library, then HAG
would like to hear from you: email history@qahc.org.
au or phone via QAHC reception (07) 3017 1777. The
group provides free interviewing training and meet
once a month.
Independent Queensland MP Rob
Messenger has vowed to introduce
a private member’s bill to repeal civil
unions in Queensland. The Member for
Burnet t has released a draf t version
of the bill on his website and has
promised to introduce it to Parliament
should he be re-elected.
“If re-elected, I will present my Civil
Union Repeal Bill to the new parliament
and will ask that Mr. Newman put aside
his personal suppor t for gay marriage
and allow a conscience vote for all LNP
members,” Mr. Messenger said.
Unlike LNP Leader Campbell Newman
who has previously said that he would
not repeal the Civil Unions Act if one
couple had registered and formalised
their union, Messenger said that he
would aim to repeal the Act regardless
of how many couple may had already
held a civil union ceremony. National PFLAG Spokesperson
Shelley Argent was one of the leading
proponents that saw civil unions
introduced in Queensland and believes
that Messenger’s proposed bill is
unnecessary and cruel.
“This at tempt to repeal the legislation
makes no sense,” Argent said.
Everybody was given a conscience
vote when the Civil Unions Bill was
passed including Mr. Messenger,
and the LNP chose to vote as a block
against it. Nobody has been af fected
negatively as a result of this legislation
going through so there is reason to
change it.”
RIP & ROLL
CAMPAIGN
Argent’s views are shared by leading
LGBT psychologist Paul Mar tin who
hold concerns for the ef fect that such
a move might play on the mental health
of Queensland’s LGBT community
“When the Civil Union Act passed
same-sex at tracted Queenslanders
finally had a sense that they are valued
and their relationships validated,”
Mar tin said. “If Mr. Messenger is
successful, and the legislation is
repealed, this will send a power ful
message to many vulnerable people
that their relationships are wor thless.”
Ray Mackereth, Publisher of QNews,
was also at the forefront of the push
for civil unions and was keen to
add his voice to the outcry against
Messenger’s proposed move. “This
is a hear tless political stunt where
a politician puts himself before his
constituents,” Mackereth said. “There
is an estimated 366,00 gay & lesbian
community members living in this
state and Messenger is showing a
complete lack of respect to every one
of them. To allow gay couples to be
protected by civil unions like straight
Queenslanders enjoy, is essential. Civil
unions mean under circumstances
of hospitalisation, life threatening
decisions and death that par tners
can legally make those decisions the
same as anyone else. To rip those
protections away from couples is
unconscionable and unnecessary”
The date that Queenslanders can
commence civil unions remains
unclear but it is expected to be
sometime in the first quarter of 2012.
DECLARED
‘IMPORTANT
PUBLIC MESSAGE’
By Bonnie Gardiner
It’s official, The Healthy Communities Rip & Roll Ad
Campaign has become the most complained about
advertisement in Australia for the year 2011. Oh... and
just for good measure, a second Rip & Roll ad also made
the top ten.
The safe sex ads caused a furore when they were removed
following complaints from the Australian Christian Lobby.
The ACL however weren’t expecting the massive public
backlash that followed and saw the adds reinstated and
additional billboards go up.
The original ad that caused all of the controversy saw 222
of ficial complaints made to the Adver tising Standards
Board, but that number was dwar fed by the thousands of
people who signed petitions demanding that the ads be put
back
Despite the complaints, the Adver tising Standards Board
rejected calls for it to be banned, saying it communicated
an impor tant public safety message. “It’s considered that
while some members of the community would prefer not
to see this issue adver tised, the public health message
overrides any social sensitivity,” said Fiona Jolly, ASB chief
executive.
While unveiling the 10 most complained about ads of the
year, only four of the complaints were upheld, with the
remainder judged not of fensive or carrying an impor tant
social message.
THIS YEAR’S TOP 10
1. Poster - Queensland Association for Health
Communities - The ad por trays two men hugging and
says “Rip & Roll” with a picture of a condom on it.
Dismissed. Number of complaints - 222
2. TV - Energy Watch - Featured an Indian person
door knocking to sell the best deals for energy. Upheld Modified or discontinued. Number of complaints - 75
3. Billboard - MyPeace - Jesus - A prophet of Islam
with a phone number for people to call to receive a free
Koran. Dismissed. Number of complaints - 58
4. Billboard - Queensland Association for Health
Communities - Rip & Roll - The ad por trays two men
with one kissing the other’s neck. The billboard says it
is a HEALTHY COMMUNITIES and a SAFE SEX message.
Dismissed. Number of complaints - 53
5. TV - Essential Beauty Franchising - The
adver tisement shows a book with the first let ters of words
swapped around to tell the story of a woman requiring
hair removal from personal areas. Dismissed. Number of
complaints - 44
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6. Poster - General Pants Group - Photo of a topless
woman. Her nipples taped with black tape and male hands
unzipping her pants. In the background there are giant
words adver tising ‘Sex’ and tiny print saying ‘fashion.’ Upheld - Modified or discontinued. Number of complaints
- 37
7. TV - FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd - A family is
shown set ting up Christmas lights on their house. When
the lights go on they spell out the word FOXMAS. Upheld Modified or discontinued. Number of complaints -28
8. TV - Supre Pty Ltd - Women wearing product
Jeggings wiggles around and shows of f the Jeggings Dismissed. Number of complaints - 27
9. Billboard - The Tool Shop - Three provocatively
dressed women stand near the words “how about all
three?” Upheld - Modified or Discontinued. Number of
complaints - 25
10. TV - Optus Communications - The ad features two
crocodiles ‘playing’ tennis. They are using a Sugar Glider
as the ‘ball.’ Dismissed. Number of complaints - 24
TV - Santos Ltd - Ad shows a farmer on his tractor
in beautiful countryside advocating coal seam gas and the
adver tiser, Santos, is looking af ter our future. Dismissed.
Number of complaints - 24
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FIRES UP
HAVE YOUR SAY
ON QLD’S LGBT
FUTURE
Queensland’s LGBT Round Table that provides a direct line
of communication and advice to the State Government and
ministers is seeking nominations for people to par ticipate
in the 2012 discussions. There are currently four new
members being sought to join the existing six members.
ABBOTT
ON CONSCIENCE VOTE
The Round Table was formed in 2010 and meets in person
three times a year in addition to monthly teleconferences,
with members working collaboratively to identify activities
that can improve the lives of LGBTI Queenslanders, their
families and the broader community.
In 2012,the Round Table aims to focus on identifying
actions that address the following priority issues: suicide
and self-harm; stigma and discrimination; engagement
with community services; consultation with LGBTI
communities; community infrastructure mapping.
A selection panel will consider the appointment of
people best able to represent the interests of their LGBTI
communities, with preference given to meritorious
applicants who identify as intersex, bisexual, youth,
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or from a culturally
and linguistically diverse (CALD) community, as these
population groups are not currently represented
To apply for membership on the LGBTI Round Table,
applicants are required to complete an application
package and forward to the department by Monday
23 January 2012. For more information and access
to application forms, please contact Kurt Maroske,
Acting Senior Project Officer, Communit y Participation
Programs, Department of Communities on 3405 0786;
or email LGBT@communities.qld.gov.au
UN CALLS FOR AN END
TO GAY KILLINGS
By Peter Gray
“It was the clear policy of the Coalition at the election that
marriage was between a man and a woman.’’
That was Tony Abbot t’s straight-thinking statement on the eve of a
shadow cabinet meeting where he put forward that no conscience
vote should take place on the subject of same-sex marriage.
Abbot t’s view cer tainly isn’t winning him any favours within the
par ty room with moderates arguing that the par ty has never
denied a conscience vote granted to Labor.
Not allowing a conscience vote on the mat ter is also going against
the estimated 57% of Australians who suppor t the legalisation of
same-sex unions. 8 out of 10 Coalition voters (81% to be more
precise) have pledged their suppor t for a conscience vote and up
to 90% from the Greens.
During his campaign, Abbot t has repeatedly made statements
about marriage being between a man and a woman and although
he initially said that the same-sex bill would be discussed nex t
year when it is introduced to parliament. He now says the Coalition
will reaf firm the position they held prior to the last election that
marriage is between a man and a woman.
With him put ting his authority on the line, making it impossible for
the shadow cabinet or par ty room to say they want a conscience
vote, Mr Abbot t seems to be doing all he can to make sure this
bill doesn’t go ahead, but could his prejudice just be highlighting
his backward thinking to the point where it persuades even more
people to get behind a vote for gay marriage?
HOW YOU CAN
MAKE A
DIFFERENCE
FOR LGBT YOUTH
The U.N.’s top human rights official urged
countries to abolish legal discrimination
against gays, including the death penalty
for consensual sex, days after the U.S.
government said it would use foreign aid and
diplomacy to promote gay equal rights.
The first ever United Nations repor t on the
human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender (LGBT) people details how
around the world people are killed or endure
hate-motivated violence, tor ture, detention,
criminalisation and discrimination in jobs, health
care and education because of their real or
perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.
The repor t, released by the UN Of fice for
the High Commissioner for Human Rights in
Geneva, outlines “a pat tern of human rights
violations… that demands a response,” and says
governments have too of ten overlooked violence
and discrimination based on sexual orientation
and gender identity.
The High Commissioner also calls on countries
to ensure that no one fleeing persecution
because of their sexual orientation or gender
identity is returned to a territory where their
life or freedom is at threat, and that asylum
laws recognise that sexual orientation or gender
identity is a valid basis for claiming persecution.
In 76 countries it remains illegal to engage in
same-sex conduct and in at least five countries –
Iran, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Yemen
– the death penalty prevails.
Want to make a difference in
the lives of young people? If
you identify as lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgendered, queer,
intersex, or sistergirl and want
to give back to the community?
Expanded Horizons/QSPACE
are currently
seeking
mentors and
volunteers
to support
LGBTQIS
young
people on
the Gold
Coast and
are in
preparations
for a volunteer training day.
and volunteers will receive
comprehensive training regarding
knowledge and skills to best
suppor t LGBTQIS young people
with a training session to run
early on Sat 3rd March 2012
(9:30am-4:30pm).
To see QSPACE
in action, it is as
simple as checking
out their recently
launched youtube
clip that takes
one through the
experience of a
newcomer’s tour
through QSPACE.
The video can be
viewed by visiting www.youtube.
com and searching ‘QSpace
Introduction Tour.’
“Expanded
Horizons/QSPACE
are currently
seeking mentors
and volunteers to
suppor t LGBTQIS
young people”
One of the programs run by
Expanded Horizons in need
of volunteers is QSPACE - an
open group drop in located in
Southpor t for 13-17 year olds
that are same sex at tracted or
questioning their sexuality or
gender identity. All mentors
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Anyone interested in becoming
a mentor/ volunteer or seeking
more information is encouraged
to contact Expanded Horizons
on (07) 5569 1826 or email
n.whitmore@wmb.org.au
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A VERY SPECIAL GIFT
GAGA: ‘I’M THE
NEW DIANA’
At this time of year many gif ts are given and
received around the world but we thought
this one was poignant enough for a special
mention. Our proud Queenslander Dr Wendell
Rosevear who volunteers for and champions
many wor thwhile causes within Queensland’s
LGBT community took time out to paint a
symbolic work of ar t for the Morcombes who
lost their son Daniel many years ago. As you
are no doubt aware, Daniel’s body was located
earlier this year and hopefully this will help
bring some solace to his family and friends.
Wendell works to help prevent abuse and
volunteers with several groups and his
significant gesture to the Morcombes was
well received. Over the years the family has
By Natalie Brown
Lady Gaga sees herself as a “pop version” Princess Diana and fears that she
may suf fer the same tragic fate as the former Princess of Wales who died in
1997 af ter being hounded by the paparazzi. Despite making millions from
singing about the paparazzi, it seems all Gaga wants for Christmas is for them
to get of f her back!
Gaga’s friends say that the singer is obsessed with Lady Di, whom she has
labelled a ‘mar tyr for fame.’ Her fixation on the late Princess has provided
fodder for many of her songs, and of ten even inspiration for her bizarre fashion
sense with Gaga seeing herself as a 21st-century incarnation of her.
The idea for her hit song ‘Paparazzi’, about the perils of fame, was inspired by
Lady Diana and stemmed from her belief that Diana’s fame is what led to her
death. Her highly anticipated new song, which was played for a select group
of guests recently, is said to be about the same subject mat ter, which haunts
Gaga, even in her dreams. She has genuine fears that she will die the same way
as Diana, or ‘at the hands of some crazy,’ like many other celebrities.
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received many gif ts from friends and strangers
which they usually donate for auction and
raf fle to raise money for their foundation that
promotes child safety - the Daniel Morcombe
Foundation. They were touched by this painting
and told Wendell they would like to keep it as
a reminder of the peace that Daniel has now
found.
OUR
GOLDEN
BOY IS
BACK!
By Bonnie Gardiner
Aussie diving champion Matthew
Mitcham is geared up for the
upcoming London Olympics despite a
long term injury sustained in April last
year. After some serious considerations the
diver is confident he would still qualify.
The diver has only been back in action for a few weeks
af ter months of intense rehabilitation and again proves
his determination af ter his gold medal in the 2008
Beijing games came af ter years bat tling depression
and anxiety.
Mitcham has taken the first step towards his goal at the national
championships in Adelaide this week where he won the10m plat form
without agrivating his injury.
“The dives that have the most loading on my abs I’ve had to scale down
because I’m still suf fering from pain... I don’t want any thing to jeopardise
my chances of winning a gold medal in London.”
We know we’ll be rooting for Mitcham as he soldiers on as both an
outstanding Australian athlete and a popular gay role model, being one of
Australia’s first openly gay spor tsmen to compete in the Olympics. He is
also an advocate for gay pride and equality in the spor ts arena... and all
the while, looking damn fine in his Speedos. Go Mat thew!
JUST HOW MUCH DO
WE DISLIKE
RICK PERRY?
By Peter Gray
When it comes to the ‘dislike’
feature on YouTube, it’s hard
to think there’s someone out
there who is more hated than
Justin Bieber or Rebecca Black
(she of ‘Friday’ frame) - but
the pint-sized poppets can rest
assured knowing the world’s
internet users harbour much
more distain for Rick Perry
- a Republican presidential
candidate who has seen his ad
campaign go viral for all the
wrong reasons.
The Texas governor, hoping to pip Obama at
the post in the nex t round of elections, has
put together a video entitled ‘Strong’ where
he blasts homosexuals for being able to
serve in the military, but finds it wrong that
children can’t openly celebrate Christmas
in school. Intended to only be seen by the
religious conservatives and evangelicals in
Western Iowa, Perry found himself a much
wider audience when the video hit YouTube,
and everyone jumped on board to blast his
ignorant message.
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Unfor tunately for Perry, it seems it isn’t just
human right activists, gay service members
and gay republicans who took of fence,
but Perry’s own staf f were also rubbed up
the wrong way by the ad. Tony Fabrizio, a
pollster for Perry, who has done consulting
work within the LGBT community emailed
the staf fer behind the ad and rightly told
him it was ‘nuts’. If you so desire to check
out the controversial ad, you can see it
on YouTube by searching for ‘Rick Perry
strong’, but honestly, you’d be bet ter
wasting your time watching Rebecca Black!
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Purple
news for the girls
ROSIE’S
DONE
DOING THE
ROUNDS
...And the sound of a thousand hearts can be heard
breaking with the news that Rosie O’Donnell is
getting hitched.
The larger-than-life talkshow host announced to the
studio audience of her program ‘The Rosie Show’
during a commercial break that she and par tner
Michelle Rounds plan to wed over Christmas.
O’Donnell and Rounds, a headhunter for an IT
company, star ted dating several months ago af ter
meeting at Starbucks, made their of ficial outing as a
couple in September following a tumultuous round of
hear tbreak for the actress who was married in 2004,
only weeks af ter same-sex unions were granted the
right to be wed, but divorced 3 years later only to keep
the news secret until 2009.
She then began dating an ar tist, Tracy Kachtick-Anders,
before their break-up last February. The couple, who
tweeted a photo of Rounds wearing the diamond ring
she received, have 4 children together, 3 adopted and
1 conceived through ar tificial insemination. We wish
Rosie and Michelle all the best.
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NAVRATILOVA &
KING GIVE COURT
THE GRAND SLAM
The most successful female tennis player in grand slam history
has been blasted by fellow champions Billie Jean King and Martina
Navratilova after Court, 72, made a very public rant about her
opposition to same-sex marriage.
Cour t, who won 24 Grand Slams and 62 majors, is a staunch Christian
and in a recent interview with the West Australian, she made very clear
her views that homosexuality is a choice and an “abominable” practice.
“Politically correct education has master fully escor ted homosexuality
out from behind closed doors, into the community openly and now is
aggressively demanding marriage rights that are not theirs to take, Cour t
said.”
“To dismantle this sole definition of marriage and try to legitimise what
God calls abominable sexual practices that include sodomy, reveals our
ignorance as to the ills that come when society is forced to accept law
that violates their very own God-given nature of what is right and what
is wrong,”
King and Navratilova, who have both been very open about their
sexuality for decades were quick to return serve.
“Seems to me a lot of people have evolved, as has the Bible.
Unfor tunately, Margaret Cour t has not,” Navratilova told TennisChannel.
com
“Her myopic view is truly frightening as well as damaging to the
thousands of children already living in same-gender families.
King added that “We have to commit to eliminating homophobia
because everyone is entitled to the same rights, oppor tunities and
protection.”
And without any further adieu, “Top 10
best things about being a Lesbian...” (That ended up being 15 *grin*)
11 -Being outside the ‘mainstream’.
1 -You fall in love and double your
wardrobe.
13 -The oppor tunity to proudly par ticipate
in Mardi Gras, Gay Pride and Community
events.
2 -Feeling the sof tness of a woman’s skin.
3 -Enjoying the sensitivity and kinship of
other lesbians and gays.
4 -Being a par t of an evolving, diverse,
colour ful, inspirational and creative
worldwide community/family.
THE 10 BEST THINGS
ABOUT BEING A
LESBIAN...
5 -Increased self esteem from living
honestly.
6 -You don’t have to shave, style your hair,
paint your nails or conform to any of that
society-induced bullshit if you don’t feel
like it.
7 -When you have your period, your par tner
can empathise, rather than patronise.
8 -The sex!
Instead of being hard at work in the office, the staff at QNews were
piss farting around the other day looking at fun things online when
we stumbled upon the best things about being a lesbian on Aussie
girls website http://wimmin.gayau.com. The website looks as though
it hasn’t been updated for a number of years but is chock full of good
stuff – certainly worth a look!
9 -Feeling the deep emotional bond that is
reciprocated.
12 -Shocking and confronting people with
their own prejudices.
14 -Cuddling, holding and caressing, and
not just as ‘foreplay’
15 -Experiencing a relationship, and deep
love, on so many levels... Emotional,
Spiritual, Romantic, Sexual and Friendship,
with your par tner.
And the worst:
1 -We’re still fighting for our basic civil
rights.
2 -Men ‘get ting of f’ on the idea of your
sexual orientation **ewwww!!**
3 -Having to ‘out’ yourself constantly.
4 -Never knowing ‘for sure’ if someone
you’re talking to is also gay.
10 -Your par tner is able to understand,
intrinsically, what is it to be female and be
subjected to sexism, and she’s most likely
a feminist too.
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healthy living
CHEERS!
NEW YEARS
By Dr Fiona Bisshop
REFLECTIONS
By Paul Martin
It is quite amazing what you can achieve
when you use the act of reflection and I’m
not talking about checking yourself out in
the mirror. In my early 20’s, I spent half a
day imagining I was 90 years old, looking
back at my life and thought of what I was
proud of having done and what I regretted.
This changed the course of my life forever.
New Year is the per fect time to reflect and it can include an audit as to what your year was
like, how you developed as a person, what your goals are for the year coming up and what
you need to do to continue to keep evolving.
The act of journaling is a power ful way to reflect and includes writing about your thoughts,
feelings, insights, action plans and learnings. You can star t writing down questions such
as: ‘what were my major achievements, what is blocking me from growing as a person,
what are the areas I need to develop fur ther, how to overcome my weaknesses.’
It’s impor tant to include stuf f that you don’t feel comfor table writing down and to be as
brutally honest as possible. The more open you are with yourself, the more likely it is
that you’ll get more out of it. Sometimes people avoid writing down the truth as it can be
confronting and anxiety provoking. The reality is that once you confront something and
have an action plan as to how to deal with it, it no longer controls you. The old adage that
it’s the journey not the destination that counts is true and the method of reflection
can mean you spend more time doing what is fulfilling on the camp voyage of life.
Paul Martin is the Principal Psychologist at the
Centre for Human Potential. www.cfhp.com.au
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at risk of HIV. Then there’s waking up
nex t to the person who last night looked
like a porn star but this morning looks a
lit tle more like the guy from the burger
shop (thanks to the beer goggles you
were wearing last night). Oh and let’s
not forget the terrible hangover and the
awkward conversation you have with
your boss about why you weren’t at
work on Monday.
It’s that time of year again, when
alcohol tends to flow like water at
Christmas parties. It’s too easy to
make some bad choices when there’s
free/cheap booze on offer.
Alcohol is a toxin. It is detoxified by the
liver. If you drink more than your liver
can deal with, you star t to suf fer the
toxic ef fects. Way too much alcohol in
one evening can cause alcohol
poisoning which will land you in
Editor’s note: Doc Q obviously hasn’t
the intensive care unit (if you’re
seen how hot the staff are at Grill’d
lucky enough to make it to
burger shop in West End!
hospital).
Every day people make bad
decisions when they’ve had too much to
drink - they drive their car, get into fights,
have unprotected sex with strangers, the
list goes on.
The consequences can be pret ty farreaching - spending too much money,
embarrassing yourself in front of friends/
colleagues, losing your licence, having
an accident, causing serious harm to
others and yourself, catching sexually
transmit ted infections, put ting yourself
So while having one more drink may
seem like a great idea, it almost never is.
These holidays, have fun, but take care
of yourself. Enjoy the festive cheer
without wiping yourself out. And have a
happy new year!
Editor’s note: Doc Q obviously hasn’t
seen how hot the staff are at Grill’d
burger shop in West End!
Dr Fiona Bisshop is an experienced GLBTIQ Doctor. She practices at the
Central Brunswick Medical Centre.
Paul Martin
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DOC
Dr Fiona Bisshop
NEW
At this time of year we often reflect on our
health and fitness and look to make some
improvements. Some fitness activities or
instructors resonate with you more than others.
Now is the time to find the ones who help you
achieve your goals and objectives. Their goal is
simply to help you achieve yours. Here’s some
steps to get you started:
Put Down the Glass of Alcohol & Define in your
head what your goals are? Goals are something
you are going to be, do or have. But, a goal is not
a goal until you define it, and it must be specific.
Many people state things like: “My goal is to lose
weight.” The problem with this is that it is being
framed in ambiguous terms. There is no validation,
no measurement and no specific timeframe. Write down your goals - Get some paper and write
down what it is you want to achieve. With your
goal answer the following: Is the goal specific?
Can I measure the success of my goal? Is my goal
bound to a timeframe?
healthy living
YEARS
SPORTING
Be specific: People need specific instructions,
without them we are unable to know how to get
where we want to be! Goals need to be as specific
as possible and framed in realistic terms. You can
use a health care or fitness professional to guide
you but make the goal yours, not theirs!
GOALS
save $10,000 within the nex t year, you will know
in twelve months that if you don’t save it – you
didn’t meet the goal. In order to meet your goal
you need to take the proper actions to achieve
them. Time frames facilitate action – they force
you to get of f your but t and do something.
Make it measurable: To be a true goal it must
be measurable. All spor ting activities or games
use measurement systems. This tells you who is
winning, who is not or if people are tied. If you set
a goal today, every day you will either be ahead of
the target, below it or equal to it. It is like working
to meet a sales budget at work – are you ahead,
below or on budget?
Remember – if you are going of f track,
admire the squirrels. As I always say –
love what you are doing (cause you cant
always love what you need to do) and
celebrate some wins along the way. Happy New Year everyone.
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Can I measure the success of my goal?
Is my goal bound to a timeframe?
Time Frames: One of the biggest mistakes you
can make with goal set ting is to not provide a time
frame in which to achieve them. If your goal is to
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Life
life
NOISY
HOW
TO
DEAL
WITH
NEIGHBOURS
!
By Stephen Page
Christmas is the season for parties,
and although hopefully we all like
a good party, few things are worse
than having noisy neighbours who
decide that tonight (and every night)
is party night. Sleep can be golden,
so neighbours who keep ruining
that will be invariably cursed in your
home. There is nothing quite like the
tinkle of broken glass, the raucous
drunken laughter at 3am, or the
rev ving of the car or bike all day,
every day.
If it’s safe to do so, go and talk to your
neighbours. Provided that you are
reasonable about the level of decibels
from their place, most neighbours will
say “sorry, oops” and turn down the
stereo.
If this doesn’t work, or it’s not safe,
the best course is simple: call the
police. Police have powers to turn the
stereo down to zip. Police have to be
satisfied that the noise is excessive.
They can take into account the ef fect
of the noise on neighbours, and the
likely other noise in the locality. A
doof doof par ty in a quiet country
Stephen Page is a partner of Harrington Family Lawyers 3221 9544 spage@harringtonfamilylawyers.com Stephen is the author of the Australian Gay and Lesbian Law Blog lgbtlawblog.blogspot.com .
glen might get police action, but
someone in the Valley mall might be
less lucky in having the volume turned
down.
Police have the power to enter the
neighbours’ place without a warrant
and give a direction to turn the music
of f or keep the noise of the par ty
down, and to keep it that way for
12 hours. Turning the stereo back
up (or cranking up the par ty back
to excessive levels) in that time can
lead to a $1000 fine and confiscation
or destruction of the stereo. If the
problem is a car or bike, these can be
seized under anti-hooning laws.
If the par ty house nex t door is a
continual problem then the managing
real estate agents or the body
corporate may also be able to help.
Stephen Page is a partner of
Harrington Family Law yers,
Brisbane and is the author of the
Australian Gay and Lesbian Law
Blog http://lgbtlawblog.blogspot.com
LAW
by Stephen Page
CBD living by the sea
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Life
life
Cover Profile:
Rebekah Keat
She’s the second fastest woman in
the history of Triathlon Ironman,
broken world records, a two time
junior world champion, and won
more major international races
than you can poke a stick at,
but when QNews sat down
with Rebekah Keat earlier
this week, we were blown
away by just how humble
and grounded she was with
all of her achievements. It is
little wonder that with such a
calm demeanour and obvious
dedication to hard work that
Keat has just been named as
the official face of Gay Gold Coast
where she lives and trains with her
girlfriend.
Hi Rebekah, congratulations on being appointed as
an ambassador for your home the Gold Coast, where did your journey begin?
I grew up in Albury on the border of NSW and Victoria and we lived there from
when we were about 10 to when I turned 21 and then I moved to the Gold Coast,
beautiful Gold Coast. It’s my home and I just love it!
I realised I
“was
not really a
team player!”
What did you do as a girl, were you a girly
girl, or always a sporty girl?
My sister was more the girly girl plus I was
pret ty spor ty, I played all spor ts - soccer,
basketball, netball, tennis and then I realised I
was not really a team player! Dad suggested I
choose between triathlon and basketball so I
chose triathlon when I was about 17.
Not a team player, what brought you to that conclusion?
My twin sister and I were apparently hogs on the basketball cour t. We only passed
it to each other and she was even lucky if I passed it to her. I used to hate doing all
the work and then losing the game. The same with tennis I hated losing the game
for some reason because of someone else’s bad play or something so I guess
doing triathlon if you lose the race its all on you!
Who was better on the court you or your twin?
Oh my sister was bet ter at every thing, she was age champion
in swimming, athletics and cross country right up until year
9 and then she got a boy friend and she stopped running and
riding and stopped swimming. I sor t of took over from her. I
never actually got to beat her physically because she pulled out
of the race, but at the time I thought I would be fit ter then her.
Dad used to secretly train me to beat her but she did not end
up racing. She was definitely the faster one, but now I’ve got it
back on her - she isn’t anywhere near me now!
Defining moment?
My first ever race. I ended up winning it.
issue 289 So you came back to Australia and you fell in love with who?
Hmmm...I won’t mention her name, but she is my rock!
Who else was there before?
Oh Daniel McPherson. Oh he is going to kill me! He was my swimming coach - I
met him briefly at Cronulla when I was about 19, we had a lit tle bit of a thing but
obviously I knew I was gay. I didn’t want to sleep with Daniel McPherson so that
was really the turning point. Every thing thinks I am crazy but we are good mates
now though. We sor t of laugh about it but … um … yeah, we were not really
dating, you could not really say dating.
You mentioned to us before the interview how much you are in love with your
girlfriend and that she is your support mechanism and every thing that keeps
you going. How long have you been together?
Yes definitely. We met in 2005 so we are six years this year. We have a beautiful
lit tle apar tment together in Burleigh with our dogs.
On our fabulous Gold Coast!
Yeah we love it! The Gold Coast really is beautiful. It’s definitely my favourite place
in the world to train. I love Switzerland but I always look forward to coming home.
It’s just great for professional athletes to train here and there’s every thing you
need.
Who else do you get to hang out with, because the Gold Coast is full of
celebrities and well known athletes.
Oh actually its funny, I went riding the other day and I had
Emma Snowsill (Olympic gold medallist), Emma Mof fat t
(Bronze Medallist) and Liz Blatchford who is now in the
Olympic UK triathlon team. So there were us girls and
some boys that I just sor t of hang out with and one of
them did not know who Emma really was. He looked down
and there was some gold writing that said Emma Snowsill
and he said ‘Geeze you got your own name on your shoe,
she must go alright’ and I said ‘oh she doesn’t go too bad,
she is an Olympic Gold Medallist.’ I also get to go to a lot
of functions and launches since I was elected as a face of
the Gold Coast,
with Daniel
McPherson”
But you lived on the Murray River?
We had plenty of pools but Mum said I just hated it. I used to go to swim training
and mum said I used just sit there and eat chips so I star ted swimming and yeah,
I realised when I was about 17 or 18 that I would much rather do triathlon than
duathlon which is just riding and running.
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Triathlon sure is a highly recognised sport
around the world!
Yes! We have qualifiers everywhere around the
world, there is pret ty much an event in every single
country of the world. I just love being in Europe Switzerland definitely feels like somewhere I love to live.
I’m very lucky and I would not change it for any thing.
I didn’t
“
want to sleep
When did you realise triathlon was really your sport?
When I made the Australian team as a junior qualifying in duathlon. They said
‘wow junior world championships’ and then they asked ‘how do you swim?’ “I am
terrible” I told them “but I want to learn”. Well I could swim but not very fast.
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Where did that take you?
All around the world really. We live in Switzerland
for half the year, it’s my second home. We have
training in Thailand & Korea.
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There is a function or an opening almost every day on the Gold Coast, who else
do you hang with?
When I go out I of ten run into people like Ky Hurst, Scot ty Prince and the Titans
boys and there all sor ts of well known people hanging around – You know, actors,
singers, athletes. Training wise, I have got the two Olympic athletes Emma and
quite a few other guys. International athletes will be coming over nex t year from all
over the world. The Gold Coast really at tracts athletes from all over the world.
What is the attraction?
I think that a lot of people only think of the Gold Coast as Sur fers Paradise, but that
is not what I think of it. I used to think that before I star ted living here, but if you
go into the hinterlands you’ve got endless roads for riding with a lot of shoulder
life
for bike riding, there is even signs warning Olympic athletes train here.
The cars are actually a lot more pleasant and respect ful, they give you the
road and you can ride for hundreds of kilometres without worrying.
There is beautiful Tamborine Mountain, Numinbah Valley
and Murwillumbah as well. There’s south through
to Tweed and Kingsclif f. Running is spectacular.
There are beautiful trails everywhere. Nerang forest,
Coombabah so many great places.
And the Gold Coast nightlife as well?
Hell yeah! I don’t get to par ty as much
as I would like because it gets in the way of
training and competing, but if you want to par ty,
then the Gold Coast is the place to do it! I get
out to a few bars and clubs when I get the
chance and always love get ting out to Escape
Bar in Sur fers.
When you’re competing, what is triathlon’s
pinnacle event? The one that everybody wants
to win.
Oh, it’s definitely the Hawaiian Iron Man (Triathlon) .
Which is where triathlon was born right?
Yes, very good. Actually the first ever Iron Man was the 20th February 1978
and that is my bir thday so I feel that it’s an omen. I haven’t won it yet but
I feel like there is obviously some reason it’s on that date. I knew it was
1978 but I didn’t know it was the 20th of February so I was quite excited
when I found out.
If you want to
“party,
then the
Gold Coast is the
place to do it”
Is it yours in 2012?
That’s the goal. I missed it this
year, Mum got sick and a few
things happened so I had to come
home early from camp but my goal
was always to try to win Hawaii.
I am not going to race as much
this year and I’ll prepare right here
on the Gold Coast - the heat here
definitely adds up to the heat in
Hawaii so why not.
Will you stay here when you retire?
I couldn’t move from Burleigh. I couldn’t leave the Gold Coast I don’t think. I
have been everywhere all around the world but yeah, I still always feel like I
am so at home when I am here.
Is that still ten years away?
Yeah well I am 33 now and one of my friends has just won an Iron Man at
40 but I think my par tner will kill me if I go anywhere near 40. I always say
two years and then in two years I say another two years so and if I am 35
and still making good money and enjoying it and loving it as much as I do
now, I don’t really want to have another job. I don’t want to sit in an of fice
so why would I want to change it?
Are sponsors easy to find for triathletes?
I think it’s definitely get ting easier for Iron Man athletes. With the Olympics
they just need to get a lit tle bit of exposure and like the Emma Snowsills,
they get what they can out of the Olympics when they come around. But
iron man in Australia is not as big as in the US. I would like it to be but
it’s massive in the US. Although it is get ting a lot bigger and a lot more
coverage here now in Australia. Also, the spor t is quite big in Europe so
hopefully it’s going to keep going and yeah, the spor t is really changing
- it’s becoming more orientated to long distance and iron man distance is
what I do.
There are a lot of young girls and guys in our community that look up
to people like you and aspire to maybe be as great in their sport. What
advice would you give to people that really want to get into an ex treme
sport like triathlon?
Yeah, it’s definitely ex treme what I do. I think the best advice is just to
follow your dreams and enjoy it. If you can find someone that’s already
in that spor t and latch onto them, that’s what I did. I looked up to a lot of
people and for tunately there was quite a lot of triathletes growing up around
Albury and there’s hundreds on the Gold Coast so yeah, if you can just sor t
of get into a club or get to know people and ask them questions and watch
what they do.
If they want to get into triathlon, the best thing is just to do a google search
and look up clubs. There are a lot of clubs around the Gold Coast - there
are more beginner type clubs and then there is the more serious elite
athletes. That is always the best way to do it or find someone that you know
that is involved in it, its really hard going from a small country town I was
very luck that triathlon was already established there.
We heard the rumour that there maybe a Gold Coast LGBT sporting
group starting up similar to Team Brisbane in Brisse. How do you think
that would go with various sports competing on a social level and a
competitive level as well?
It would be fantastic. Any thing like that, I mean I love all sor ts of the spor t
so I think any thing like that would work on the Coast, and I would be keen
to get involved if possible.
KMD Challenge Copenhagen August 2011
And finally, the secret to keeping you grounded and keeping you stable
and motivated?
Keeping me motivated? Well, I don’t think I have achieved every thing I want
in the spor t yet, so ambition. And as for keeping me grounded - definitely
my par tner and my family. I would like to think that I’m pret ty humble. Mum
does all the bragging for me so I do not have to worry about that. So does
my sister - thank God she didn’t take up the spor t as she would probably be
sit ting here not me. She’d beat me!
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life - feature
Get Up
For
Oliver
Tank
By Tim Spencer
If incredibly music savvy you might know this guy, if a fan of James Blake or steady
electronic music then you might know this guy, if heading to No Year’s festival and have
been investigating the line up then you might know this guy or more impor tantly if you
were moved by the latest Get Up same-sex marriage commercial ad campaign (the one
that went viral all around the world) and loved the backing track, then you just might
know of this guy. Oliver Tank joins us to discuss his for te as well as Get Up and his music
success.
Q: How would you describe your music?
Oliver: It’s pret ty down tempo electronic I guess. I like combining electronic sounds with
real sounds for a real harmonious.....I dunno, I struggle describing my own kind of music
at times. My main aim when star ting was to do something original and unique but at the
same time still accessible. It can be quite strange but people still enjoy listening to it – I
guess that’s what I try and do most of all.
Were you always a dj/computer whiz to create this music or a musician first?
It was definitely in school playing bands and stuf f like that. I only learned how to produce
maybe like a year ago or a year and a half ago. I star ted studying music at Macquarie
University and star ted to learn how to use some music sof tware there and I dunno,
decided to have a go at electronic music at the star t of this year and wrote a few tracks.
They star ted to get bet ter and bet ter and people star ted to take more interest and yeah, I
guess things star ted to go really well from there.
“I sent my music to Liquid Electric radio and that got a bit of air play, then they suggested
I enter this Iceland competition which I ended up winning. I got to go to Iceland which
was amazing and then I star ted to release more music, put together an EP. Triple J helped
me out heaps, plus a lot of friends were helping me and writing a lot of blogs about me –
it gained a bit of momentum and all worked out quite well timing wise – so I guess that’s
how I got star ted [laughs]. “
You’ve released an EP ‘Dreams’ – how was that process?
I actually did it mostly at home, just in my bedroom on my laptop. It’s liberating that you
can do that, now whereas maybe 10 years ago it’d be a bit more dif ficult. I sor t of put
it together over maybe three or four months. I release ‘Last Night I Heard Every thing In
Slow Motion’ and didn’t really have the intention of doing an EP or any thing like that but
everyone just loved that song. Pressured into it is not the right phrase but I’m glad that
I did it, people are liking the EP, I was really happy with what I managed to put together,
it’s like I’m really finding my feet now as a musician.
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‘Last Night I Heard Every thing In Slow Motion’ is a big success. It even featured as
the backing track to the recent Get Up marriage equality ad campaign – proud as
punch about that?
Yeah! The guy contacted me because I think he heard it on Triple J saying ‘aww do you
mind if we use it for this video?’ and they explained to me what it was about because
I guess...for some people it’s a controversial topic or whatever. I was like ‘yeah I don’t
mind, go for it. Use it. ‘ I had no idea it was going to be the calibre of equality that it is
now but it’s for a good cause as well – I’m glad that people are taking notice of it now
and that I’m apar t of the whole process. I’ve had a few people come up to me in the
street saying ‘oh you’re Oliver Tank blah blah blah’ which I dunno; is a bit of a strange
feeling but nice though. Knowing that people care that much. I guess not being able to
marry someone you love is a pret ty big deal, so any thing I can do to help people get to
where they need to be.
We’ll have to get you to play at all of our weddings if we get our way!
Yeah for sure! [laughs]
Oliver will be visiting Queensland again on December 31st for No Year’s Festival
at the Powerhouse. It will be Oliver’s first visit back to Queensland since schoolies
which was four years ago. He will be playing along the likes of Ball Park Music,
Dum Dum Girls, The Holidays, Charlie May fair to name a few. Got no exciting plans
and want to be where it’s at, then do give Oliver a visit at the Powerhouse this New
Years for No Year’s Festival. Get tickets from Moshtix or www.powerhouse.org
Stay cool Oliver Tank!!
by Tim Spencer
music
Re-Wiggled?
Really?
Matt Corby...
remember him?
So in the year 2007, Australia was
introduced to the likes of pret ty boy
Mat t Corby. Since coming in at second
place on Australian Idol, Mat t Corby
trialled a pop debut release that didn’t
do much justice in the scene but
surely kept him busy. He has now very
much done a ‘Lisa Mitchell’ and has
broken away from the pop, teenage
hear t throb typecast and has star ted to
break barriers in the indie, alternative,
Late Gift Ideas??
Well Get Ready To
Wiggle with Modern
Day Australian Music
Icons!
No way!! Since November, an album
release called ‘Re-Wiggled’ has been
placed in all music stores for all to
purchase. What does that entail you might
think? The album cover cer tainly does
not look like it’s child inviting but distinct
with its red, blue, yellow, purple head
th
silhouet tes... Ok I’ll tell you! It’s the 20
anniversary of the Wiggle’s existence,
so ABC have organised a tribute album
‘cool kids’ scene. Corby is now still
very young (21) and has just recorded
another EP ‘Into The Flame,’ which has
secured him many fans plus his single
‘Brother’ is one of the highest voted
songs in the Triple J super request
show – which is great for his festival
career. Be prepared to see a new Mat t
Corby for thcoming.
featuring Australian bands collaborating
producing their interpretations of Wiggle
hit classics. Bahahahahah!!! How
intriguing and genius. This album release
will feature covers by Washington,
The Living End, Jebediah, Architecture
In Helsinki, Adalita, Bluejuice, Frenzal
Rhomb and Spiderbait. All of these ar tists
previously mentioned more than likely
had The Wiggle’s tunes featured in their
childhood when growing up that it only
makes sense that this amount of feedback
was generated when the idea for ‘ReWiggled’ was put out there. Excitement for
sure and a great listen allowing adults to
still get their dance on to these tracks like
they did in their adolescents. A great late
Christmas gif t for sure!
Music Reviews
Marvin Priest – Beats and Blips
When I first
came across
this name I
immediately
thought Ma xi
Priest was
back with a
new album.
Turns out it
was just a dyslexic moment and that
this new British/Australian talent is
actually the of fspring of Ma xi Priest and
is taking the pop world by storm. Marvin
brings a lot of music influences to his
music – mainly dance, pop and reggae.
If wanting to sample reggae with a
slight house twinge then this album will
be an experience. This ‘reggae mixed
dance feel ‘is evident in tracks such
as ‘Waiting,’ ‘Work It,’ and even ‘To
Your Hear t,’ where Marvin treats you
all to his rapping talents too. Marvin
has potential. This album also feature’s
Marvin’s current commercial debuts
‘Own This Club’ and ‘Take Me Away.’
This naive editor didn’t realise ‘Own This
Club’ was Marvin but someone else in
the Jason Derulo/Taio/Neyo category...
Overall good to see another British/
Aus expor t taking on the American pop
genre alongside people like Timomatic
but also liking that Marvin also delivers
his own reggae, upbringing influences
into the mix.
Florence And The Machine – Ceremonials
Florence
honestly can
sing gibberish
or just bellow
out tunes
and it will
still sound
amazing!
Florence’s
sound has definitely been twinged
a bit since her previous album – the
music is a lot more power ful featuring
plenty of piano and other string
instruments. Plenty of backing vocals
are implemented too that a gospel
vibe is generated minus the religious
messages. Risky yet exploring and
successful. Hard not to be inspired
when hearing the clapping and drums to
‘Hear tlines’ accompanied by Florence’s
heavenly, angel voice. Although every
track has a moment where Florence
sounds beyond sensational, other great
tracks consist of ‘Spek trum’ (brings
back Florence’s signature harp sound)
and of course her commercial releases
‘Shake It Out’ and ‘What The Water Gave
Me.’ Per fect album to play when having
a lazy Sunday, ‘catching up with a friend
over a wine’ compilation.
The Black Keys – El Camino
Your one and
only noncommercial,
indie review
before the
New Year.
This American
duo bring you
your new age,
American, alternative tracks similar to
their previous work but if new to these
guys you might feel a joy ful, uplif ting
buzz to their rock music tracks similar
to what OK Go generate. A film clip to
Black Key’s debut track ‘Lonely Boy’ also
has the same humorous feel to those
humorous music film clips that go viral
on YouTube – search and view the film
clip to ‘Lonely Boy’ and if not a fan the
Black Keys af terwards then this cd will
probably not impress. ‘Money Maker’
also has an incredible rif f derived by Dan
Auerbach giving you an idea on how far
just a drummer and electric guitarist can
do without any other assistance. If liking
your rusty rock then sample these guys
and prepare to par ty out.
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Britney Spears Live – The Femme Fatale Tour – DVD
Had to see this performance
to see if Britney was as
restless, unmotivated and
miserable as critics (like
me) thought she was in her
previous act when visiting
Brisbane. There is definitely
a mime element to her songs
considering they sound
exactly like they do on her
album however she definitely brings more energy
to this performance. Britney also appears very
limited in her dance moves as opposed to her prebreakdown days – her moves are very simple and
mildly effective – entertaining only to the hardcore
fans. However, I’m sure there are people out there
that are satisfied just to see her on stage stepping
along to her music. Piece Of Me is impressive with
heightened electric guitar implementation. Lace and
Leather allows you to see Britney interact with the
audience by inviting a lucky guest onstage to be
dirty danced on. If You Seek Amy adopts a jazzy,
1950’s interpretation, Gimme More goes Egyptian –
very different, ‘Boys’ is revived, plenty of originality
is brought back to Baby One More Time. Britney also
brings her version of S&M to the stage as well as a
Japanese music cultured theme and sound remix
of Toxic. Britney also delivers all the single releases
off Femme Fatale including a very special guest
appearance in her last act ‘Till The World Ends,’
which I won’t spoil, you will have to see it. If a Chris
Crocker Britney fan, this DVD won’t disappoint.
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on screen
THE
ADVENTURES
OF
TINTIN
skooB - WEIVER
IRON
THE
LADY
(M)
Review by Peter Gray
(PG)
Review by Peter Gray
A long time in development, ‘The Adventures of Tintin’ finally showcases
everyone’s favourite ginger reporter in all his big-screen 3D glory. Successfully
blending three of the original comic books, ‘The Crab with the Golden Claws’, ‘The
Secret of the Unicorn,’ and ‘Red Rackham’s Treasure,’ this wonderous adventure
follows Tintin (voiced by Jamie Bell) and his four-legged companion Snow y as they
try to uncover the whereabouts of lost treasure.
Three maps are contained within three model replicas of a ship known as The Unicorn,
and Tintin unknowingly has his hands on one of them, but he soon learns how prized
this possession is when the shady Ivanovich Sakharine (Daniel Craig) arranges
Tintin’s kidnapping. The combination of Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg behind
this production has clearly brought out the best in this classic series as it has all the
live-action spectacle of some of their greatest films mixed with the stellar motion
capture animation pioneered by Rober t Zemeckis, who displayed the form in ‘The Polar
Express.’ Smar tly writ ten and beautifully rendered (the hand-drawn opening credits
are an absolute delight), this adventure is by far one of the best films of the year, and,
hands down, wor th the wait. Now when can we have the sequel?
And the Oscar goes to...It’s hard to watch
a film like ‘The Iron Lady’ and not imagine
leading lady Meryl Streep walking away
with one of those little golden statues (or
at the very least a nomination), as she
doesn’t just portray former UK Prime
Minister Margaret Thatcher, but embodies
her.
The biopic, which re-teams Streep with
her ‘Mamma Mia’ director Phyllida Lloyd,
focuses on the ambitious Thatcher and
her rise to power within the government.
Whether you were a fan or foe to Thatcher’s
ideals, the film smar tly paints her as neither
a hero or a villain - simply as a woman
who knew what she wanted, but may not
of always gone about it the right way. The
film itself isn’t per fect as many significant
moments in Thatcher’s life are either
breezed over or touched on without a decent
follow-up - her younger years (where she is
played wonder fully by Alexandra Roach) are
a prime example of this, but when Streep
is as good as she is, not to mention the
beautiful suppor t from Jim Broadbent as her
late husband, it’s ultimately hard to fault.
With so many films out this holiday season
aimed at families and younger audiences, it’s
good to see the adults have been catered for
here with this ambitiously made picture.
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Books
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pics
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Hart of
Dixie
Saturdays 5:30 on FOX8
In this trying part of the year – the
non-ratings kind, of course – there are
few saviours. Eleven, Go and Gem are
the only networks of fering some fresh
stimulation on free-to-air and Fox tel
is sticking it to their rivals big-time!
Launching new networks like F/X (home
of zombie smash The Walking Dead) and
A&E (home of many of 7mate’s reality
series), plus a Fox Footy network (if you
like that sor t of thing…), they haven’t
forgot ten their staple network – Fox8 –
which is gaining multiple new hit series!
Har t of Dixie follows Rachel Bilson (best
known as The OC’s Summer & Hayden
Christensen’s girlfriend) as Zoe Har t, a
successful surgeon who needs to work
on her people skills in order to get a
fellowship she’s chasing. Fast Forward
to her trying to set up shop in Bluebell,
a very Everwood-like community. It’s
a traditional Southern town where the
By B Boy
accents are thick – just like many of her
patients. Look for two hunky potential
romantic interests, complete with their
own chaos and drama and hostility from
the other doctor in town and his jealous
daughter.
Also: Last Man Standing (Sun 6:30
from Jan 29) sees Tim Taylor trade
three sons for three daughters; tools for
outdoor spor ting goods and a TV series
for an internet blog. The laughs remain
though! American Idol (Thurs/Fri 6:30
from late-Jan) has churned out a few
goodies (Adam Lamber t, James Durbin
– youtube! – Carrie Underwood) and
they’re back (and – look – Randy had a
brain af ter all)!
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Q fun
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eaten warmsmoothly.
or
even
a picnic.
tter into
thecold
oil toonmake
3-4 fritters and shallow
fry for
to bear on Friday the 13th but keep at least one
even cold on a picnic. fritters will be soggy. Set aside.
½ a brown
onionthem
(diced)
ore carefully
flipping
over with a spatula. This can
foot firmly on the ground, or you may get swept
cup
of vegetable
oilgolden
for frying
h hot½
oil.
When
firm and
remove and drain on
2. Fry the bacon, onion and garlic in a
up in a frenzy of finger pointing.
teaspoon of the oil. Stir constantly without
½ cup of green peas
Virgo
browning. Transfer to a large bowl and add
cket leaves and avocado salsa. Great eaten warm or
Avoid any disturbances lef t
180g block of fetta cheese
the well squeezed zucchini. Lol
over from last year. Find a
2 beaten eggs
constructive outlet instead of
3. Dice up the fetta or crumble it and add
behaving rashly or aggressively.
along with the egg, salt, pepper. Mix in the
¾ cup of self raising flour
The Full Moon on the 9th brings
flour. If using gluten free flour, then make
A little salt and black pepper
a lively and active period in to
sure the bacon is also.
your stars. It’s time to put up
or play up. The Moon comes into Virgo on the
4. Heat the remaining oil in another clean
Avocado Salsa (for 6)
12th sharpening both your wit and talons, tearing
frypan and set the flame to medium.
your way out of your shell. Play your cards right
Carefully spoon the batter into the oil to
1 avocado (fine diced)
and you could build an exciting rappor t with a
make 3-4 fritters and shallow fry for about
co-worker.
1 dsp onion (fine diced)
3-4 minutes before carefully flipping them
over with a spatula. This can be tricky so
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past with ease. Use your insight and emotional
intelligence to crack codes.
Sagittarius
Ok, all together now
Sagit tarius. Take a deep
breath, hold it, now slowly
let it out, along with all
those last year’s silly
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relationship commitments. Friday the 13th brings
a per fect storm to you and now is an ideal time
to commit to your values and philosophical
opinions.
Capricorn
Enjoying the quieter side of life
appeals to you greatly on
the 1st, if you are obliged
to mingle do so, but leave
early for the 2nd brings an
unexpected change of plans
to your door. But don’t worry, by the night you
will have something to celebrate. The Full Moon
on the 9th refocuses your commitment to family
and business. Friday the 13th may have you
uncovering some useful information, but don’t let
the cat out of the bag just yet.
Aquarius
With Venus in your sign, your
wishes have great potential to
come true. The 6th could have
you feeling a bit restless and
feel the need to pleasure seek.
You will have others paying
at tention to you, just don’t
ruin
it with being over critical or
nit-picky. Friday the 13th heralds a seal the deal
at titude, even shady backdoor deals appeal right
now. Also a soul mate may dreamily stubble
into you world by complete chance or divine
intervention, you decide.
Pisces
Star ting this New Year with
past distractions and
disturbances, could
push you into regret ful
aggression. Just duck
and weave, for peaceful
consideration and harmony are
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between expectations and reality will prove very
changeling from the 3rd to the 7th. Cancers Full
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‘It’s So
Festive!
South
of the
BORDER!’
Pr otesters F
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life - feature
By Dermot Ryan
Regardless of whether you are having a casual stroll through any of the magnificent rainforests dotted
throughout the North Coast and Northern Rivers, or if you are marching down the main street of Lismore
in the New Year’s Parade, walk tall because we have so much to be proud of.
South of the border is lit tered with amazing and truly beautiful National Parks and rainforests, all of which
you can enjoy. Protesters Falls is a great and easily accessible walk. From the car park to the falls is about
20 minutes and the surroundings are lush as the path winds its way through the Bangalow palm forest to the
base of the falls. While swimming is not allowed at the Falls because of the endangered Fleay’s barred frog, the
location is the per fect romantic destination for that special squeeze af ter the par ty. It’s easy to get to, just drive
to The Channon and follow the signs to the Nightcap National Park. Night Cap NP is world Heritage Listed, and
Protesters is steeped in the history as it is home to the first successful anti-logging protest in 1979.
If you are feeling a lit tle more adventurous, head of f to Minyon Falls. From the clif f top these breathtaking
falls plunge 104 metres into the deep palm-shaded gorge below. This was originally a lava flow from millions
of years ago and its primordial beauty remains. From the car park to the base of the falls is about a two hour
walk, but the pay of f is incredible and unlike Protestors, you can swim in the pool’s lush surroundings and
really admire the beauty. Minyon Falls Loop Walk can be accessed from Minyon Falls picnic area; this walk
takes visitors through changing vegetation to the base of the falls. This walk has a steep climb out so take some
water. I recommend taking a picnic lunch and making a day of it. You will not be disappointed. To get there just
head to Rosebank and follow the signs.
If bush walking is not your thing, stick to some fancy urban strut ting in the Tropical Fruits TRIBE parade to kick
of f the NYE Festival.
What star ted last year as a new event to kick of f the festival has gathered momentum for locals and visitors as
a great way to celebrate the diversity of the our community, and yet another excuse to dress up and take to
the streets. Not that the queer community EVER needs any excuse to dress up and take over the streets! The
Parade kicks of f at 4.30 from the carpark behind the Richmond Hotel, Moleswor th Street Lismore, and will be
led by two of the regions favourite community elders, the dazzling Maude Boat and our very own Bundjalung
Drag Queen, Destiny Has Arrived.
Get your best tribal out fit on, bring your drums and whistles and be prepared to make some noise with us as
Lismore rolls out the welcome mat for Fruits and friends to say “We’re here, we’re so very queer and YES!
we are going to par ty!” Strap on your skates, straddle your unicycles and join in the fun as we snake our way
through the streets to the Lismore Workers Club for the 3rd annual Queer Fruits Film Festival.
Regardless of where you go in our beautiful rainbow region dress loud, walk proud and have a great time.
Dermot Ryan lives and works in the Northern Rivers and is a Committee Member of Tropical Fruits
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ESCAPE EVENTS
BOYS NIGHT AT ESCAPE
(Occurs Weekly)
Yes thats right Boys - U have been asking
for it... like FOREVER.... and only ESCAPE
brings it to you - EVERY Wednesday night
we want to spoil the Boys - So come in and
receive heaps of Freebies & Specials. All
the VIP Entitlements ALL NIGHT if you arrive
by 10pm and till midnight if you arrive after
10pm .. so what are you waiting for. FIRST CLASS FRIDAYS
(Occurs Weekly)
FIRST CLASS FRIDAY’S with Your CAPTAIN
MISS PENNY CLIFFORD
SINFUL SATURDAYS
(Occurs Weekly)
“SINFUL SATURDAYS” - The
Place To BE - Escape Bar & Club
NEW YEARS EVE 2011
Scheduled for 8:00pm Friday 31st December
NEW YEARS EVE 2011 ESCAPES “NEON
PARTY”
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SPORTIES SPOOF
T-BAR - FIRST SUNDAY OF
EVERY MONTH
Djs , door prizes, SUPER Happy Hour
between 4.00pm and 6.00pm.
From 4.00pm till 9.00pm ($10 entry).
SUPERSTAR KARAOKE
EVERY FRIDAY
Superstar Karaoke hosted by
George Constantine.
Choose from over 5000 songs in the
Downstairs Bar. Doors open from 8.00pm
NEW YEARS EVE 2011 HAVANA NIGHTS
featuring our amazing NYE production “Let
the Rhythm Take You”.
starring Ella Va’Lay, Iona Toyboy, Sasha
Trajik-Mole, Matty and Luke.
Cloak room facilities available
Entry $12.00 (covers all 3 bars)
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WICKHAM WHAT’S ON
Saturday 24 September Hellfire Club
presents“Angels & Demons Party”
Doors open from 8.00pm till late. Admission
$25, Reserved $20. Consensual B & D play
supervised by Masters and Mistresses. Book
online at www.hellfireclub.com.au or 0421
432 555.
TUESDAY: SuperQuiz 2011 with Max Rowley.
Play as an individual, or put a team together.
First prize is $80.00 cash! From 7.30pm.
WEDNESDAY: Queer Sister Karaoke Idol
hosted by George Constantine & DJ Merlin.
It’s“Big Brother”meets“Australian Idol”with
our own Sporties twist!!
THURSDAY: Thursday Nights in Cabaret hosted
by Wanda D’Parke. Special Guests and the Baby
Bareskin Dancers. Showtimes - 7.00, 9.00 and
11.00pm.
FRIDAY: Superstar Karaoke hosted by George
Constantine.Choose from over 5000 songs in
the Downstairs Bar. Doors open from 8.00pm
till 1.30am. DJ Merlin in the Lounge Bar from
9.30pm till 5.00am
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WICKHAM WHAT’S ON
Saturday 24 September Hellfire Club
presents“Angels & Demons Party”
Doors open from 8.00pm till late. Admission
$25, Reserved $20. Consensual B & D play
supervised by Masters and Mistresses. Book
online at www.hellfireclub.com.au or 0421
432 555.
TUESDAY: SuperQuiz 2011 with Max Rowley.
Play as an individual, or put a team together.
First prize is $80.00 cash! From 7.30pm.
WEDNESDAY: Queer Sister Karaoke Idol
hosted by George Constantine & DJ Merlin.
It’s“Big Brother”meets“Australian Idol”with
our own Sporties twist!!
THURSDAY: Thursday Nights in Cabaret hosted
by Wanda D’Parke. Special Guests and the Baby
Bareskin Dancers. Showtimes - 7.00, 9.00 and
11.00pm.
FRIDAY: Superstar Karaoke hosted by George
Constantine.Choose from over 5000 songs in
the Downstairs Bar. Doors open from 8.00pm
till 1.30am. DJ Merlin in the Lounge Bar from
9.30pm till 5.00am
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BEAT WEEK
MONDAY: Shows and games with
Trixie Laumonte
TUESDAY: Disco Bingo
WEDNESDAY: with Christy McNicol
THURSDAY: Shows and games with
Deanna Blake
FRIDAY: Shows with Deanna Blake
with special guest ar tist
EVERY FRI + SAT NIGHT: 15 DJs, 5 Rooms, 6 Bars, 3 Chill Areas.
SUNDAY: Sunday Funday – Shows
with Deana Blake, Christie McNicol
and Guests. The best value night out
in all of Brisbane all week. Don’t miss
your chance to win the jackpot!
WHITE PARTY NEW YEARS EVE
20 Djs Heaps Of Prizes 5 Shows
Best Male And Female White Out fit
Wins $250
$20 Before 10Pm - $25 Af ter 10Pm
www.thebeatmegaclub.com.au
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NEW YEARS EVE FOR MEN
COME TRY THE
BUCKING BULL!
EXTRA LEVEL ADDED
outdoor corral area
W E TA K E O V E R T H E
E N T I R E H OT E L !
3 LEVELS!
TICKETS: $29 at the door
NO horses inside h i t c h i n’ p o s t o u t s i d e
NO spitting on the floor
9 S E P E R AT E A R E A S
(4 WITH MUSIC)
$25 conc. for Brisbears, Bootco
a n d Te a m B r i s b a n e m e m b e r s
(must show valid ID)
SAT DEC 31ST
8PM-3AM
www.whitewolf.net.au
men only 25+ crowd
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FLUFFY Pres WYNTER
GORDON [LIVE]
Per forming her hits ‘Til Death’, ‘Buy My
Love’, ‘Dir ty Talk’ & MORE
Fluf fy is proud to present Wynter Gordon
Live for an exclusive Brisbane Club Show.
With a grace and range well beyond her
years, Ms.Wynter Gordon’s music is a
moving combination of pleasure and pain,
failure and triumph.
It’s a great social night out so bring your
friends along.
SUNDAY 8TH JAN 2012
COVER: $15 BEFORE 10PM
$20 AFTER 10PM
$15 HOSPITALITY MEMBERS
$10 FLUFFY MEMBERS
www.fluf fy.com.au
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