OUTinPerth 172 October 2015

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MILESTONES ARE WAKE UP CALLS I don’t recall exactly when I first learned about HIV and AIDS, probably around the same time that someone called me a faggot for the first time, and told me I would die from the disease. I might have been eleven or twelve.

Sex education classes in high school were all about not getting girls pregnant and there were pictures of deformed body parts from STI’s, and once again the overhanging threat of death from HIV/AIDS, muttered by physical education teachers who wished rather than having to teach Sex-Ed there was an additional session of Badminton.

Music and art is how I learned about HIV. In 1990 the album ‘Red, Hot and Blue’ featured artists covering Cole Porter songs to raise awareness about HIV and funds for further research. Neneh Cherry sang ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’ – giving the song a new meaning, and singing the advice filled lyric “Use your mentality, wake up to reality.”

We should not let down our guard though Just as the important Safe Schools Coalition program to reduce bullying in our schools is being rolled out, there is a push to have it removed.

Are we really still against programs that stop kids bullying other kids in school, the kind I experienced when I was twelve? I’m now 42.

We do not yet live in a society where having HIV is treated is the same way as other chronic illnesses.

Last month I was in Melbourne the day that the city was plastered with controversial ‘Fuck Raw’ posters advocating for widespread PrEP treatment to be made available, while bringing back the ACT Up slogan “Ignorance = Fear, Silence = Death.”.

‘Let’s Talk About Sex’ called out Salt n Pepa on their 1991 single, a second version of the song was retitled to the more direct ‘Let’s Talk About AIDS’.

While there was concern over the choice of words in the posters, one thing was clear, the community is frustrated that these issues are still not being openly talked about.

A video featuring C+C Music Factory performing at a benefit concert featured the English actress Amanda Donohoe taking about getting tested. Her character on the TV series ‘L.A. Law’ was one of the first gay characters we’d ever seen on television.

We need to be talking about them in our schools, in our streets and in our clubs and everywhere else. Here’s to hoping that HIV/ AIDS organisations are looking at a very different picture at their 40th anniversaries.

There was a story in The Face or SKY magazine about the artist Keith Harring, which lead me to his iconic images for ACT UP proclaiming “Ignorance = Fear, Silence = Death.”

Thank you to the WA AIDS Council for the work undertaken since 1985. Thank you for the work ahead.

Artists, musicians and actors taught us about safe sex, making informed choices and treating others with respect.

This year the WA AIDS Councils, like many similar organisations around Australia celebrate their 30th anniversary. While it’s not a celebration, it is a moment to reflect on the massive amount of work that has been achieved by thousands of people. The huge changes that have been achieved in medicine, and the personal achievements of those living with HIV.

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Local community radio show ‘Beats Per Minute’ is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

The late night - early morning dance music program first hit the airwaves of 6UVS on Friday November 8th 1985, starting off with an epic 24 hour long broadcast.

Altar Boyz Originally an Off Broadway production in 2005, Altar Boyz is an uproarious and irreverent musical parody of the global phenomenon that is boy bands. The 90-minute feature with all original songs follows the story of Matthew, Mark, Luke and Juan – and Abraham, in their attempts to convert fans and save their souls.

Perth boys Ryan Dawson (Matthew), Zac Gower (Mark), Matt Healy (Luke), Juan Albanese (Juan) and David Gray (Abraham) are mounting their own performance of the raucous musical this October and we asked what drew them to this show.

“The idea for us is just to have a good time,” David says, “There’s a certain level of taking it seriously and professionally but you need to be able to have a good time with it which is one of the best things about this play and the cast that we have.”

“The band really covers all of the archetypes of classic ‘90s boy bands, think N*Sync or Backstreet Boys – less One Direction,” Zac says, “There’s the rapper, the good-looking one, the sensitive one…”

“The Latin one”, Juan interjects with a laugh.

The show plays in just one act, aiding the audience in believing they are watching the boy band perform, rather than a piece of musical theatre. Altar Boyz is a script that thrives on breaking the fourth wall and speaking directly to the crowd.

The man behind the program, Colin Bridges has played a phenomenal amount of dance music over the last three decades providing a soundtrack for people who enjoy a late Thursday night or early Friday morning party vibe. Since the show began the university station has transformed into the independent community station RTRFM. Bridges, a much loved member of the LGBTIQ community, always makes sure the music hitting the airwaves is extra camp around

the time Connections is closing its doors, so everyone can hear some great tunes on their way home.

One thing is guaranteed about BPM is you should always expect the unexpected, when we dropped by the studio Bridges was co-presenting the show with King Billy… his trusted cat, and the pair wrapped their broadcast with an unexpected waltz.

Tune into the show between 2am and 6am on Friday mornings as Colin Bridges tipped us off that there are some very special things planned over the next few weeks.

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The ultra-pious Boyz must consult with their ‘Soul Sensor DX-12’ device to reduce the number of burdened souls in the audience to zero.

“It’s the last show of the boys Raise the Praise tour and, without giving too much away, something goes wrong,” David explains, “Will we get to zero? Who knows?”

Altar Boyz have a number of original songs in their repertoire including ‘Church Rulez’, ‘Girl You Make Me Wanna Wait’ and the deliciously sinful ‘Jesus Called Me On My Cell Phone’.

Altar Boyz will be at the Guildford Grammar Auditorium on October 8th,9th & 10th at 8pm. Tickets available from www.trybooking.com

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OUTdance will be hosting DANCEOUT the Western Australian Same Sex Dance Competition and a Halloween Social Dance at the Fremantle Town Hall on 31 October as part of the Festival of Fremantle and Pridefest. The event will attract couples from interstate and New Zealand.

The same sex dance scene is growing both here in Australia and internationally too.

Couples from OUTdance recently took part in the Sydney Same Sex Dance Competition, and Australian dancers recently took part in the EuroGames in Stockholm last month.

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news Mr Abetz said that society had many different types of friendships and relationships but the marriage was reserved for the union between a man and a woman.

The conservative politician said that marriage has been an institution that involved people of different sexes for time immemorial and not even the ancient Greeks had allowed same sex couples to marry.

Mr Abetz, who was a pastor prior to his career in politics, argued that many religious were opposed to same sex couples being married and highlighted that Australia’s indigenous people had recently delivered a bark petition to federal parliament that was signed by a host of tribes and a large number of people.

Later during the debate Labor’s Ben Wyatt dismissed suggestion that the bark petition represented the views of Australia’s indigenous population highlighting that many Aboriginal elders had rejected its representation. Josie Farrer, the representative for The Kimberly region, also voiced her support for marriage equality.

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The Western Australian Legislative Assembly has passed a motion calling for their federal counterparts to dump the plan for a marriage plebiscite and allow a free vote on the issue of marriage equality.

The resolution was put forward by Labor’s Lisa Baker and sparked a wide ranging debate.

Members of the house debated marriage equality, the effects a plebiscite would have on society and the responsibilities of being an elected representative for almost three hours this evening, before agreeing on an amended motion that called on the federal government to act.

WA Premier Colin Barnett said that while for some people marriage was a moral issue or a religious issue, the truth was that the vast majority of Australians didn’t care. While the Premier repeated his belief that civil unions were a way forward he was adamant that society would not benefit from a long drawn out debate on the issue.

The Premier said this issue was not dealt with the debate would be filled with personal insults and abuse.

“I do not want to see this issue go to a plebiscite.” Mr Barnett said.

Mr Barnett said federal MPs should accept their responsibilities and deal with the issue.

Labor’s original proposal was for a motion endorsing marriage equality and calling for a free vote rather than a plebiscite.

The Premier argued that it would not be right to declare the Legislative Assembly supported marriage equality when it was clear that many members did not.

The Leader of the Opposition, Mark McGowan said the proposal to hold a plebiscite to gauge support for was a flawed approach as the outcome is not binding. Mr McGowan said the pathway the government was taking would lead to; “an almighty scare campaign”.

“It should have been dealt with by now and it should have been dealt with by the federal parliament” Mr McGowan said, arguing that the way forward was simple; “just allow a free vote.”

The Labor leader said that we’d come a long way as a society but discrimination still exists.

Quoting writer Dennis Altman, Mr Abetz said that homosexual men generally want an ‘open’ relationship. After being granted extra time to speak, Mr Abetz shared his concern that marriage equality would lead to Australians of faith losing significant freedoms.

The MP highlighted statements made by Rodney Croome, National Convener of Australian Marriage Equality in relation to a handbook being distributed in schools by the Catholic Church.

Earlier this year Mr Croome encouraged parents to report Archbishop Julius Porteous to Tasmania’s Anti-discrimination board. Mr Abetz described Mr Croome as a “militant activist”.

Mr Abetz highlighted well known cases from overseas where bakeries and wedding photographers have been found guilty of discrimination for refusing to provide services to same sex weddings, stating these examples were a massive erosion of religious freedom and freedom of speech.

Fellow Liberal MP and Deputy Premier Kim Hames had a different point of view. Dr Hames shared that he was recently discussing marriage equality with his twenty year old daughter who had asked him “What does it matter to you?”

“This is an example of discrimination” Mr McGowan declared.

The opposition leader ridiculed the idea that people choose to be gay.

Dr Hames said he would not be offended by a gay wedding and that in his time as a doctor he had met a lesbian couple who were great parents, adding that he supported marriage equality and politicians being allowed a free vote.

‘It’s not a choice and any one of us could have a children that are gay and lesbian.” Mr McGowan said.

“I think these members of federal parliament need to toughen up.”

Dr Hames said of his federal colleagues.

Mr McGowan said that Australia had always been at the forefront of social change but on the issue of marriage equality we were not the leaders.

“I think going forward it would be better for all if the Commonwealth government changed their position.” Treasurer Mike Nahan said of the Turnbull government’s plan to hold a plebiscite in 2017.

Not all MPs were in favour of the motion, many argued against allowing same sex couples to wed, while others raised concerns about criticising the use of a plebiscite.

Speaking to OUTinPerth after the resolution was passed Labor’s Lisa Baker said the WA parliament has given Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull a strong message.

Outspoken opponent of marriage equality Peter Abetz MLA for Southern River said marriage equality activists had run a deceptive campaign.

“We’ve given him a very strong message, our motion was agreed to and now it’s up to the Liberal National federal government to get on with it.”

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TEACHING THE SKILLS TO SUCCEED IN MODERN MEDIA THAT‘S HOW UNIVERSITY SHOULD BE STUDYING COMMUNICATIONS AND ARTS AT EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY At ECU, our courses are designed to help you find employment in the arts and communications industries. As a student, you’ll learn the latest technologies and techniques to stand out. So you’ll graduate ready to contribute new ideas to our growing creative industries.

NEW ARTS HUB FOR 2016 ECU is proud to announce a $5 million investment in the infrastructure and equipment for a new communications and arts hub on our Mount Lawley Campus.

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ECU’s Head of the School of Communications and Arts, Professor Clive Barstow, said the creation of the hub will give students the skills and experience needed to succeed: “This investment recognises that careers in the communications and arts sectors are increasingly cross-disciplinary, and will require adaptable and multi-skilled graduates.”

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Poetry is a peculiar beast. Simultaneously intelligent, difficult, raw, emotional and insightful, it is the bane of most people who had to struggle through it in high school. But those same people probably found some comfort in writing poetry during adolescence, such is the crafts charm. And while said poetry may have never measured up to ‘the canon’ or ‘the classics’, it offered relief in the heady, spottyfaced maelstrom that is growing up.

For some of us, that maelstrom turns into a miraculous moment: poetry suddenly makes sense, becomes a tool that enables clarity and understanding of the messed up and the marvelous. And then, as we venture further into the craft, we suddenly reach a point of no-return and our worst fears are realised: we are becoming – or have become – points.

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Who / Lots of Red INFLUENCES: The people in the Perth Poetry Scene are my family, and my biggest inspiration. I als o get a lot of ideas from obscure punk band s.

BEST ADVICE GIVEN Tough one... but a guy at a party the other night ‘everything has its sea said to me son’.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS I run a little zine press called Department of Po put on a stage show reetry. I’ve imagining Allen Ginsbe rg’s ‘Howl’, I’ve won a at some really cool eve slam, featured nts and I just got accep ted in to Cordite!

GOAL To go with the flow and make cool thi ngs happen.

SPECIAL SKILL Allite ration, assonance and active abstraction wink emoticon QUOTE ‘You can’t tea ch a new dog old tricks’

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e it.” t need to like it. That’s not why you wrot Best Advice Given “They don’ d. Doing out of my bedroom and into the worl Accomplishments Stepping work my get to able was I , thing ery the brav the things that scare me. Since I tried I will and ls Fina e Australian Poetry Slam Stat out there. I recently placed third at the ival Fest ers Writ h Yout onal l at this year’s Nati be appearing on a “Trans Stories” pane in Newcastle. writing. to excuse the squish, I’m happy just Goal To be honest, and you have t is to wan I all and rtunities I’ve had this year I’ve been blessed with the literary oppo keep writing. #writeordie e audio ation wrapped in metaphor. I writ Special Skill Articulation sens to have work n, rhyme and rhythm. I like my aesthetic by using a lot of alliteratio layers and numerous interpretations. listen, sing with my circumstance I shouldn’t Quote One confession keeps mes is life How s hant elep the like just et, never forg dismissing all irrelevance But I can too short to hold on to regrets?

Featured here are some of Perth’s best and brightest emerging queer poets, those brave souls who have passed the point of no-return. These individuals are now forging a path for themselves that sees language open up and unravel, reinventing itself every time a poem is written.

And they aren’t alone: the queer poetry scene here is Perth is booming.

Events such as queer poetry night OUTspoken, which appears at The Sparrow’s Nest in Vic Park, are helping a whole new generation of wordsmiths find an audience and like-minded individuals among whom they steadily hone their skills.

Add Spoken Word Perth, a weekly multicultural poem-fest that appears on William Street, and Perth Poetry Club at The Moon, and you soon realise Perth’s poetry scene is more fertile than ever before.

And so it should be. After all, the best things emerge from Perth, and there is a rich history of incredible poets and literary talents that call Western Australia home. No doubt, in time, the emerging poets here will find their place among those stars….

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Age: 25 Style: Urban roman tic Influences: Anais Nin, Charles Bukowski, Maya Ange lou

Best advice giv

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Opening Perth’s Queer Poetry Night as part of the

Goal Quit the ‘grey suits and mindless rou tines’ 9-5 and become travelling the world. Pre a songwriter, ferably with a babin’ wi fe.

Quote I hang the wa shing each sunny day, so the sunshine on our clo seep into our skin. We thes can ’ll need it. For there wi ll be storms to weather darkest of days we’ll ne and on the ed every bit of sunshine we can get.

Here’s our challenge, create a poem of your own by using the words and pictures in this issue of OUTinPerth.

Cut it up, tear it up, find the letters and words that you need and then stick them into place like a classic ransom note.

Send it in to us and we’ll share it with the world.

Use as many copies of the issue as you like, write about whatever takes your fancy, surprise us.

Your poem can be as long, or short as you like.

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This month we picked up the phone and found comedian Joel Creasey on the other end.

How are you Joel?

I’m really great, I’ve only been back in Australia for a few days and I’m thrilled tAo be back.

You’ve been overseas so much this year, what percentage of your time has been out of the country?

Probably fifty percent, or even more because I was in Africa for two months, and I’ve been in America for about two months.

Last time we chatted you swore to us that you weren’t in “I’m a Celebrity Get me Out of Here’, you lied to us.

I lied to so many people. Was I convincing liar, did you believe me?

I just thought all these people who were reporting that you were in were really crap journalists.

It was so hard to hide it because I had to go to meetings at the South African Embassy, and we all had to go have quite a hardcore medical. I went to this Doctor’s surgery in Richmond and they snuck me in the back door, it was very cloak and dagger.

On the plane they told us to wear a hat and sunnies, but I thought, that’s only going to draw more attention isn’t it.

I think most people were spotted on the planes.

Chrissy Swan was because she was sitting next to a journo from New Idea which was just pure coincidence. When my name got leaked it was the same time that Barry Hall’s name was leaked and since I knew it was true I was going in, I figured it must be true that he was too.

What did you learn from bring in the jungle?

I hate the outdoors, and I like everything to be artificial. I don’t like environment, I like air-conditioning and florescent lighting.

What’s it like when you come home to Perth, are you staying with your Mum and Dad and its like you’re fourteen again.

It is like that staying in Applecross with Mum and Dad. It’s great though because I have a car in Perth, as you just have to, so I can catch up with friends… or avoid friends.

What’s up next for you?

World Domination Joel Creasey is hosting ‘Stand Up for Comedy’ a gala event which supports mental health at His Majesty’s Theatre on Friday October 2nd.

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The finished product ‘For the Company’ is eleven tracks of enchanting and atmospheric folk pop. Lead single ‘Home’ is a catchy tune that mixes serious versus with bright uplifting chorus, the track really takes the listener on a journey. While the other ten songs have a great range of engaging sounds.

Liz Drumond from the band said the creation of their debut album was a very natural process.

“It was awesome, it was a dream to work with Aaron Dessner from The National, we had an awesome time making this album.”

Drummond said. “It was a very natural process.”

Australian band Little May have been gaining a lot of attention and their debut album ‘For the Company’ is sure to find them a lot of new fans.

The trio of Annie Hamilton, Liz Drummond and Hannah Field, along with their band comprised of Cat Hunter and Mark Harding travelled to Hudson in update New York to record the record with producer Aaron Dessner from indie band The National.

Part of the album was recorded in the main hall of a former 19th century church, while the remainder of the album was completed back in Dessner’s garage in Brooklyn.

Drummond said the multi-instrumentalist from The National was always the name at the top of their list of dream producers to work with and the band were excited when they found out he was available. The band first thought of Dessner when they heard his production work on Local Natives sophomore album ‘Hummingbird’.

Drummond admits that at first the tight time limit to record the record made her nervous but in the end the pressure of a deadline worked in the bands favour.

“Initially I was a little bit scared about the time limit we had to do the album, but I actually think it worked in our favour this time because it just kind of pushes you to get it all done and not worry about the little things that you might normally hold on to.

“I find when you make music sometimes you can lose perspective if you have too long to hold on to things, so I think a

little bit of pressure was good for us.”

The three piece band are a tight knit group having first met in High School.

“I met Annie in early high school, and then I met Hannah when I changed to another high school. We just became really good friends and started jamming together. It was all friendship.”

Drummond said while other bands come together via auditions and looking for certain skills Little May came together because of friendship.

While the band are quickly gaining a loyal following in Australia, they’ve also been warmly received in the UK where they’re singed to the iconic Island Records label. The band have received a lot of airplay on the BBC which Drummond said was amazing.

To accompany the album’s release the band have also launched an art show. Drummond said that recognising and supporting other art forms is central to the trio’s creative approach.

“We’ve got eleven different artists who have all done a different piece of art work, one for each song on the album. Eleven tracks and eleven arts works.”

“Annie is an artist, and she’s always done all our design work and I think, as we get a bit older, it’s more and more a part of what we do. I think it means a lot as well, it makes so much sense to link up with other art forms.”

Drummond said the band are excited about getting on the road and sharing their latest music with audiences and their about to play a string of dates over the next few months including a festival appearance at Southbound in the New Year.

The band will be back in WA in the New Year for Southbound, while their debut album will be released on October 9th.

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Concern raised over anti-bullying program The Australian Christian Lobby has announced it will launch a major campaign against the Safe Schools Coalition program that aims to prevent same-sex attracted and transgender students being bullied in schools.

A new face on the political scene, Perth business owner Andrew Toulalan is running for Perth local council with a clear mandate to support his LGBT community from our city’s capital.

The potential councilor says his first act of official business would be to propose a motion to support marriage equality at a local government level – one of many objectives Mr Toulalan wished to fulfill to improve life for the LGBT community in and around the CBD. Mr Toulalan envisions a designated gay district within walking proximity of Perth’s major gay venues – Connections Nightclub and The Court Hotel – to promote acceptance and celebrate the WA community’s rich LGBT history.

“Does the City of Perth have a large enough float in the annual Pride parade? Councilors should march,” Toulalan says. Among his LGBT-focused plans, Mr Toulalan hopes to curate public exhibitions of WA’s queer history, install frameworks to encourage LGBTcentric businesses and engineer a rainbow crosswalk – as Adelaide City Council did earlier this year.

Hundreds of schools across the nation have signed up to the program. Safe Schools Coalition aims to creating positive and inclusive school communities that are free from homophobic and transphobic bullying and discrimination. The program allows schools to access professional development for staff and resources for the whole school community.

In an audio discussion between Wendy Francis, ACL spokesperson in Queensland and the organisation’s Executive Director Lyle Shelton, concern was raised over the material contained within the program.

Ms Francis said the program has little to do with bullying and promotes a radical sexual agenda in schools.

The Australian Christian Lobby are not alone in their criticism of the program, Family Voice Australia has previously run a petition calling for the program to be cancelled.

Family Voice said the program promotes gender blurring, and they would like to see it replaced with a program that provides guidance on how children can; “develop into healthy men and women”.

“That this conference calls on the federal government to refer the future of the safe schools coalition to a Senate committee for a full inquiry and report”.

The party has not elaborated on what its concerns about the program are, other than confirming the motion was brought forward by MPs from Queensland.

WA AIDS Council CEO Andrew Burry has voiced his support for the program, with the WA AIDS Council becoming the lead partner for the program’s roll out in Western Australia. The Safe Schools Coalition already has seven member schools and 15 support organisations in WA. Mr Burry said all students needed to feel included at school so they could be engaged and do well, delivering his comments at a briefing for the WA Equal Opportunity Commission.

“The Safe Schools Coalition is vital for the protection of vulnerable young Western Australians who may be subject to homophobic and transphobic bullying.” Mr Burry said.

“Being a member of the Safe Schools Coalition just sends a message to students, staff and care givers that this type of bullying won’t be tolerated and it is not a part of the member school’s culture.”

Additionally the Nationals have committed to launch a senate inquiry into the program. At the party’s national conference last month a motion was passed that read:

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WA AIDS Council Mark 30th Anniversary

Out for Australia launches in WA The respected Out for Australia program which aims to support LGBTIQ students and professionals is launching in Western Australia this month.

The non-profit group runs several programs including a mentoring program, supported by law firm Baker and McKenzie, which matches students and professionals in oneon-one mentorships.

The organisation also hosts quarterly networking events that bring together students and professionals alongside a Women’s leadership program and an Ambassadors program.

Dylan Van Der Walt, the WA State Director said he wanted to get involved with the program after he was impressed with the programs outreach to University students.

“When I was at University I saw a lot of LGBT+ students walking around with low confidence, they were in my classes and a bit unsure of themselves, and unsure of their direction.” Van Der Walt said.

The WA AIDS Council have marked their 30th anniversary with a VIP event at Parliament House.

Helping bring Out for Australia to the west coast is something Van Der Walt saw as a way to give something positive back to the community.

Indigenous consultant Ingrid Cumming opened the evening with a stirring welcome to country, before WAAC CEO Andrew Burry addressed the crowd.

Since the program began gaging interest in WA Van Der Walt said it had received a great response.

Applications are now open for University Students, and Professionals for Out for Australia’s Mentee/Mentorship Program, which can be accessed at www.outforaustralia.org

Also in attendance were Shadow Health Minister Roger Cook, Pastor Graham Douglas-Meyer and Connection Nightclub’s Tim Brown.

The WA AIDS Council are holding a public event on Saturday October 10th at the Western Australian Ballet Centre.

Deputy Premier Dr Kim Hames spoke of the progress the WAAC has made in conjunction with Western Australia’s many health ministers over the past 30 years.

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Vatican City Pope shows support for Kim Davis After a recent visit to the United States, Pope Francis stated that government officials have a ‘human right’ to refuse service if it offends their individual conscience. During the pontiff’s return flight to Rome, the Pope was questioned on the actions of Kim Davis – a Kentucky county clerk making headlines for staunchly refusing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. “Conscientious objection must enter into every juridical structure because it is a right,” the pontiff said.

Zimbabwe

Mugabe to UN: We are not gays Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe addressed the United Nations on Monday telling the general assembly that he and his countrymen were ‘not gays’.

The 91 year old leader, who has a long history of anti-gay statements, used his speech to argue that countries should not have to accept ‘new rights’ only those that the United Nations originally championed.

“Nowhere does the charter abrogate the right of some to sit in judgment over others.” President Mugabe said. Mugabe said that Zimbabwe would reject any attempts to prescribe new rights that are contrary to the country’s norms, traditions, values and beliefs. The President’s proclamation “We are not gays”, drew a mix of responses including shock and laughter.

Italy Political party steal Brit students photo A British student was shocked to find a photograph she took for a school assignment was being used by a far right Italian political party to campaign against transgender education in schools. Seventeen year old Rose Morelli who took the photo of her friend Alex Elliot, has told Pink News that it was “hugely distressing” to see her image being used by an Italian political party. The student is now looking into what legal action can be taken.

UK

Prince William speaks against homophobia Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has spoken out against homophobia during a visit to an anti-bullying workshop. The future king visited Hammersmith Academy in London and joined pupils for a workshop where they learned about strategies to combat homophobia and cyber-bullying.

The Prince joined in on a session on LGBT issues where students were asked how they would react to homophobic bullying. Prince Williams said he would confront anyone making homophobic comments and offer comfort to the victims of homophobia.

Thailand

Thai govt enact first LGBTIQ protections Thailand’s junta government have enacted the countries first LGBTIQ protection laws as of Wednesday this week. The Gender Equality Act is designed to protect and promote gender equality in the Southeast Asian nation.

Originally passed in March, the laws have officially come into effect this week. The new law stipulates that “unfair discrimination among the sexes means any act or failure to act which segregates, obstructs or limits any rights, whether directly or indirectly, without legitimacy because that person is male or is female or has a sexual expression different from the person’s original sex.”

China

Chinese censors allow first gay cinema romance Chinese censors have passed their first film which depicts a homosexual relationship, which will be screened publically in China later this year. ‘Seek McCartney’, a French/Chinese production directed by Wang Chao, follows the romance of two male characters played

by Jeremie Elkaim and Chinese pop star Han Geng. China had homosexuality on a list of banned content which could be described as ‘pornographic’ or ‘vulgar’ until just four years ago, when authorities had it removed. “It was not easy, but it was delightful,” director Wang posted online, “a small step for the regulator and a big step for filmmakers.”

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“In terms of actors, I think you’re a better actor the less people know about you period. And sexuality is a huge part of that. Whether you’re straight or gay, people shouldn’t know anything about your sexuality because that’s one of the mysteries that you should be able to play.”

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Russian President Vladimir Putin defends his controversial ‘gay propaganda’ laws on 60 Minutes.

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Paulini has been a vocal advocate for physical fitness and mental health since her bout on reality television. Her social media is jam-packed with fitspiration and messages of awareness and support for those struggling with mental health concerns, stressing the importance of the link between physical and mental health.

Fresh out of the United States, Australian Idol icon Paulini Curuenavuli is heading to Perth this November to help us celebrate Pride with style. We chatted to Ms Angel Eyes herself to see what she’s been up to since her last visit.

“[Getting fit] helped me so much, especially health wise,” she says, “I feel so much better – also mentally. It’s therapy for me in some ways because I find when you get stressed out, fitness is a good way to release that tension.”

Paulini knows about tension, having just returned from Los Angeles recording her 2015 album, ‘Come Alive’ within the space of a month. The culmination of years of writing and working on her music, Paulini was reluctant to leave California at all.

“It was amazing! If I could live there, I would. When I went over there to record the album I basically wrote the album and I was involved with about half of the production. I was so pumped to go over there and I’ve been working on this album for such a long time – so for me to actually be able to spend a month over there and finish the whole thing was great.”

Catching up with her Aussie mates’ state-side was a real treat, but Paulini is most excited to have created an album she can truly call her own.

“It’s like my first album really, I did put my whole heart and soul into it and I’m proud that I did create something that was from me and from my heart and my experience,” she said, “I think I wrote 2 songs on my last album but with this album, I wrote the whole thing so for me it was just such a dream come true.”

With a brand new arsenal of songs, Paulini has been celebrating Pride across the world and is eager to bring the party back to Australia’s west coast.

“While I was over in LA, I went to New York to perform at Pride over there and that was… oh my gosh!” she giggled, “I remember doing a nightclub rooftop – it was right in the heart of New York. It was incredible. I performed my song ‘Fireman’ and there were people in the crowd singing along and I thought ‘This cannot be happening! Wow!’ Leigh Hill Catch Paulini with Ricki-Lee and Luciana at The Court’s NEON Street Party on Saturday November 21st.

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Lesbian Mud Wrestling

For over ten years Lesbian Mud Wrestling has been the biggest event on a Wednesday night, it’s people wrestling in mud! Although not always lesbians, sometimes there are dirty boys too.

Every Wednesday, doors open at 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

Snatch – Forever Young Party

This night for girls who like girls has tasty drinks and hip hop and trap tunes all night long. This month marks Snatch’s first birthday so head down and celebrate right, ladies! The Forever Young party will feature Mario Kart, classy goon punch and truth or dare to help you relive your “juvie days” Friday October 23rd, Flyrite, 110 Aberdeen Street Northbridge

Bingay

It’s bingo hosted by a drag queen. It features some bawdy and risqué commentary and unexpected craziness often happens.

We recommend taking your own pens. For bookings email bingay@connectionsnightclub.com Every Thursday from 7:30pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

Pop!

Nothing but bright, bubbly, sugar coated pop tunes at this popular mid-week get together hosted by our favourite girl BarbieQ. Featuring drag shows at 1am.

Every Thursday, 10pm-late, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

Large and In Charge Tour

Good god girls, get a grip: Latrice Royale is bringing her girls Mimi Imfurst and Jaidynn Diore Fierce for a sickening night of full bodied drag diva realness. So pick yourselves up, look sickening and make them eat it!

Saturday October 24th from 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge.

Little Shop of Horrors

Everybody better beware for Connections’ Little Shop of Horrors party this October. If you’ve ever needed an opportunity to dress as a gigantic anthropomorphic Venus flytrap – well, this is it.

Saturday October 31st from 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

Grind

Perth’s naughtiest new LGBTQIA event is Grind, a queer oriented romp with performances from drag queens and strippers for everyone to enjoy. Lapdances, prizes for the best dressed and a guaranteed show every 30 mins. Get out your thickest frames and old school ties for Octobers nerd themed night.

Friday October 16thfrom 930pm, The Rocket Room, 174 James St, Northbridge

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Must Be the Music

Each week Connections DJ’s play with you and tease you and they lead you through a journey through disco, house, progressive and even a touch of techno.

Every Friday, 10pm-5am, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

Sideshow

Come down and see the contortionists, strongmen and other feats of athleticism. Strange creatures and exotic beats, bearded ladies and other freaks of nature. Witness the death defying show from the cast of Kinetica, starring ring-mistress Miss BarbieQ. Every Saturday from 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

Le Club with Maurice Fulton

One of Perth’s best nights for alternative music is bringing cosmic funk monster Maurice Fulton back to Australia for a smooth night of grooves. Throw in some sets from Lucky Pete, Capt B Mifflin, Tim Brown, Rex Monsoon and Daniel Dalton and you’re in for one hell of a night.

Friday October 2nd from 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

Throw on a frock, slip on a wig, pick out a tune and give drag a go, wannabe Drag Queens and Drag Kings can compete for a cash prize.

Wednesdays from 9pm, The Court Hotel, 50 Beaufort St, Perth

Where’s Wally Party

The Court Hotel are hosting Perth’s biggest ever Where’s Wally Party. Dress up as Wally, Wilma, Odlaw or Wizard Whitebeard – or just wear your best stripes and blend in with the crowd while you enjoy shows from Fay Rocious, Veronica Jean Jones and Ruby Jewelz.

Friday October 16th, The Court Hotel, 50 Beaufort St, Perth

Nippon

Get a little adventurous with Nippon, The Flying Scotsman’s first Japanese-themed taste-fest. This event will host a range of Japanese liquors – including sake – with delicious food to match.

Sunday October 4th from 3pm, Defectors Bar, 639 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley

BLOW

BLOW is a new monthly jazz event featuring an ensemble of live local players, delivering exclusively to you an unpredictable, unforgettable performance. From standards to improve, from singers to solos. BLOW is sure to delight jazz aficionados and newcomers alike.

Wednesday October 21st from 7pm, Defectors Bar, 639 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley

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The West Australian Academy of Performing Arts Link Dance Company is getting ready to perform ‘Shanghai Bolero’ a modern dance work by acclaimed French Choreographer Didier Théron, who is here is Perth to guide the dancer through the staging of one his most famous works.

Théron spoke to OUTinPerth sharing that he always wanted to make a work that utilised Ravel’s most famous composition.

“It’s about the music, which is very famous.” Théron said when he dropped by the OIP office, ‘I started with a group of women, and we made a square of ten metres by ten metres, so I decided to use ten women.

This music is all about walking, so that’s where we started.”

The well-known piece of music has a usual time signature, performed in 6/9 and its repetitive structure continually adds more and more elements of the orchestra until it reaches a crescendo.

“People hate this music, and people love it” Théron proclaims, noting that it’s been that way since the tune made its debut in 1928.

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BARS Sundays at Swallow

The food is first rate, the choice of wines is adventurous and on Sundays they have sublime live music too.

Every Sunday, doors open from 4pm, Swallow Bar, 198 Whatley Cres, Maylands

Live Music at Chapels

Enjoy live music in a relaxed dining environment and have a drink while you’re there.

Every Friday and Saturday Night, 7pm-9pm, Chapels on Whatley, 196 Whatley Cres, Maylands

YOUTH EVENTS Freespace

A safe social drop-in session for all people under 26 who are same sex attracted, intersex, trans* and/or gender diverse Weekly on Wednesdays 5pm-8pm & Fridays 4pm-8pm, Freedom Centre, 93 Brisbane St, Perth

GenderQ

A free session for anyone who is intersex, transgender, and/ or gender diverse and questioning their gender and/or sex assigned at birth.

1st Thursday of every month, 5-8pm, Freedom Centre, 93 Brisbane St, Perth

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COMMUNITY Queer Business Network

The Queer Business Network is back in 2015 organising regular events for GLBTIQ and Ally professionals to meet new people, catch up with old friends and build their professional network.

Thursday October 15th, 6pm-8pm, Pure Bar, 331 Hay Street, Subiaco

Lesbian Walking Group

This friendly walking group is always open to new members and meets every third Sunday of the month. If you’re a lady who likes ladies and also long strolls, this could be the group for you.

For the details of this month’s walk, email Janice at jmlfrater@yahoo. com.au

‘Shanghai Bolero’ was created for the World Expo in China in 2010 and after it’s been performed here in Perth it’ll also be seen in Sydney and Melbourne later in the year.

Théron said there are many things he likes to explore though his choreography sharing that he is equally interested in movement as he is in stillness. When he was creating ‘Shanghai Bolero’ the work of photographer Helmut Newton was something he was reminded of.

“This idea you see in the work of Helmut Newton that a woman is very strong, in high heels, not in this case nude, but a little, but moving in a very strong way.“ Théron said his work does play with gender ideas, but it was never his intent to be making a specific statement about gender.

‘Shangai Bolero’ is being performed at The Femantle Arts Centre from October 21-24, for ticket details head to www.waapa.ecu.edu.au

A drop in session for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people who identify as LGBTIQ. 3rd Thursday of the month, 5-8pm, Freedom Centre, 93 Brisbane St, Perth

Outspace

A session for all people under 26 who are LGBTIQ. These sessions are activity-based so come along to try something new, get active and have fun!

2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 12:00pm – 5:00pm, Freedom Centre, 93 Brisbane St, Perth

Junior aGender

A drop in session transgender and gender diverse youth under 18 and their families.

Last Monday of the month, 5-8pm, Freedom Centre, 93 Brisbane St, Perth

WA Wanderers

The social men’s walking group for gay guys and their friends meets every third Sunday of the month.

This month’s walk is on Sunday October 24th beginning at 8:30am. For more information or to RSVP call 0415 249 265

WA AIDS Council 30th Anniversary

This year marks three decades of the WAAC’s work in Western Australia and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the journey, reflect on the past, celebrate the successes and recognise the challenges ahead. The WAAC will be hosting a community event to provide a chance to connect and acknowledge this shared milestone.

Saturday October 10th, Western Australian Ballet Centre, 134 Whatley Crescent, Maylands

FOOD Beauvine Festival

JumpClimb events are bringing an all new food and wine festival to Mt Lawley with Beauvine. A celebration of meat, wine, music and art will take over Birdwood Square for a day of feasting, drinking and being merry. Part proceeds go to support local charity Short Back & Sidewalks providing haircuts to people in need.

Friday October 23rd – Sunday October 25th, Birdwood Square, Cnr Bulwer & Beaufort St, Mt Lawley

WA AIDS Council Halloween Quiz Night

Join the WAAC for a night of trivia, tricks and treats for the spookiest quiz night in town. Including a silent auction, raffle and buy a clue games – as well as a prize for the best dressed of the night. All proceeds go to supporting the work of the WA AIDS Council.

Thursday October 29th from 6pm, Yokine Districts Bowling Club, 10 Wordsworth Ave, Yokine

MUSIC Kirin J Callinan

Fresh off a massive year working with Mark Ronson, Tame Impala and Connan Mockasin, Kirin J Callinan is bringing his unique sound to Fremantle for an intimate evening of tunes. Featuring Molly Lewis, Koi Child and Kitchen People.

Wednesday October 7th from 8pm, Mojos Bar, 237 Queen Victoria Street, North Fremantle

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MUSIC Mojo Juju

Keen to get up close and personal with her fans, Mojo Juju will be performing a series of stripped back and intimate shows to round off our 2015. Teaming up with long time collaborator Steven T-Bone Ruiz de Luzuriage, the two will a combo of old and yet to be released tracks for a night of raw storytelling.

Sunday October 11th at 6pm Mojos Bar, 237 Queen Victoria Street, North Fremantle

CULTURE Extinction

The death of an endangered tiger quoll is the critical backdrop to an Australian story about our very survival. From award-winning playwright Hannie Rayson (Hotel Sorrento, Life After George) comes the next feature play from Black Swan State Theatre Company.

Saturday September 19th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 4th, Heath Ledger Theatre, 174-176 William St, Perth

The Red Balloon

Based on the Academy Award winning short film of the same name, The Red Balloon is the world premiere of the stage adaptation by Hilary Bell as conceived by emerging artist India Mehta. On his way to school, a young boy finds a red balloon tangled around a lamp post. Soon after rescuing it, the boy discovers the balloon has a mind of its own. A real treat for youngsters and families this school holidays.

Thursday October 1st â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday October 17th, Heath Ledger Theatre, 174-179 William St, Perth

BBC First British Film Festival

BBC First are bringing the best and brightest films from the minds of Britons for the debut of BBC First British Film Festival. Films screening include Paolo Sorrentinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Youthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Werner Herzogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Queen of the Desertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and the Love Actually showcase highlighting the best of 100 years of British romance.

Wednesday October 28th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday November 18th, Cinema Paradiso/Luna on SX/Windsor Cinema

Party for 1

Proximity Festival is opening with a quiet bang this year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; taking over the Art Gallery of Western Australia with Party for 1. An evening of impromptu performances and happenings, artists will be scattered around AGWA, tempting patrons to join them for a oneperson performance. Featuring munchables from Toastface Grillah and Volstead Union.

Saturday October 31st from 630pm, Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth

Altar Boyz

One of the most critically acclaimed Off-Broadway shows is being brought to life in Perth this month at Guildford Grammar Auditorium.

The Perth cast will bring all of the sinful songs to life, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Girl You Make Me Wanna Waitâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jesus Called Me on My Cell Phoneâ&#x20AC;? in this 90 minute boy band bonanza.

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Choo Chooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s I rarely go into the city. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s windy and a bit annoying and cab drivers seem to be ruder in the city and lots of the people are horrible. If I have to cross St Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Terrace, then most of the time, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not interested. But alas, one bar has me coming back for more; Choo Chooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Choo Chooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reminds me of a Uni bar in London; youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not sure what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get when you walk in the door, but once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there, it feels like home. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hidden too, located downstairs at Brookfield Place; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tucked into an area that you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily know, especially if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t visit the area often.

The walls are covered in paintings of faces, and your drinks are served in either kitschy plastic cups, or in nice glassware, depending on what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re drinking. The back bar hosts some on point booze, their gin, vodka, tequila and whiskey selections hold something for everyone, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a wicked range of beers too.

During the week, it offers the opportunity for great after work drinks, good chats, and spots on the sofas where you can get lost in conversation. It also gives you a chance to get to know the team a bit, who are the stars of the show.

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On top of the fantastic service, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve put together a great selection of drinks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; none of which are located on a menu.

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The guys will ask questions to work out what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling (flavour, spirit, style) and make something to suit. They have years of knowledge, and they are seriously creative when it comes to slinging drinks, so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re guaranteed to receive a brilliant drink. They make a lot of classic cocktails; Daiquiris (not frozen), Negroniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Old Fashionedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Mai Taiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also hosting some fantastic cocktails that the team has created themselves.

Get on the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Something Prettyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, one of their gin creations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; trust me â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not sure what you like, just sit down at the bar and talk to them. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re welcoming, smiley and they want you to be happy.

To make Choo Chooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even better, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got nibbles too. Popcorn is their staple giveaway, which is moreish and lovely. On top of that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quesadillaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, cheese plates and chorizo that are small enough to keep you full, but not overpowering enough to take away from the booze youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re drinking.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pretty diverse venue that is represented in the mix of partons from hospitality people, to suits, to party people. The way that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s set up means that you can be at the bar being absorbed in the party, laughing with the staff, or sitting on the sofaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chilling out with your friends. When Chooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is pumping itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the best party bars I know.

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Perth Fashion Festival Highlights Bright Future Telstra Perth Fashion Festival (TPFF) is now in its 17th year and this juggernaut of style showed no signs that it’s about to slow down anytime soon. In fact, quite the opposite.

This year it was staged behind Perth Concert Hall, housed in the same magnificent tented pavilions you get at New York Fashion Week, which is simultaneously serving up style the same time as us here in Western Australia.

“Here,” explained Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi (dressed in Alexander McQueen from boutique Adam Heath), “our narrative is one of style, connectedness & being on trend.”

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And while she then went on to quote TPFF head honcho Mariella Harvey-Hanrahan, who was quoted saying “opening nights are more about fashion than speeches”, one couldn’t help but agree with Scaffidi’s sentiment, particularly when Dilettante’s parade finally hit the runway.

Simply put: what a show. That pesky fourth wall that separates backstage from the frow (that’s ‘front row’) was knocked down as the conceptual crew that are Dilettante showed us what occurs back there in an epic little black and white video.

The WA Designer Runway shows play a crucial and integral part to the entire festival. This is where emerging labels or designers who don’t have enough time to commit to an entire full-length parade can showcase their work.

As the name of the parade suggests, the focus is specifically on West Australian designers and labels. Now, as you may be aware, we are the most isolated city in the world. It’s a fair 2500km’s to the next big metropolis. That makes hauling yourself and your garments to an interstate fashion week really expensive and tough…particularly these days with the recent budget cuts to the arts sector.

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West Australian fashion reached new heights in the festival’s final weekend. From the hyperglossia of WA Designer Runway #2 to the astounding profound beauty of Akira, the double whammy of Steph Audino and Ae’lkemi and the rock ‘n’ roll’ hip-wiggly fun of Wheels & Dollbaby, one thing is certain – Perth fashion is at new frontier.

My favourite trend, however, was what can only be referred to as warrior princess. There were subtle moments across the shows when some designers presented clothes that were strong – in their opinion and construction – clothes that did away with the nonsense of sparkle and offered a calm, certain confidence.

Saturday evening saw Fashion Paramount come alive with an onslaught of WA talent. The WA Designer Runway shows are a cavalcade of what makes Perth fashion unique, fun, distinct and contemporary. And there were plenty of highlights.

This, in my mind, is where fashion needs to go next – we need to take the utilitarianism of the ‘90s and reinvent its function and form through the fantasy that is so evident in all aspects of our lives at current. After all, we are on the brink of a new frontier (we always are really) and a sparkly dress may look fabulous, and may

command, it hardly rallies the troops. Add a cape or deconstructed functionality or even a stated awareness of ecology and then you’ll have our attention.

Still, the future is bright, and there are some WA designers who look set to make it even brighter.

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Dancefloor diva and Australian Idol favourite Ricki-Lee is heading to the west coast to celebrate Pride at The Court Hotel with her Perth fans this November. We caught up with the ‘All We Need Is Love’ singer to see what she’s been up to since her last visit to the west side.

“I was gonna say not much… but that’s actually not true at all!” she says, “After I released ‘Dance in the Rain’, I’ve gotta say I was pretty exhausted.”

Over the last three years, Ricki-Lee has written and produced two LPs and eight singles, starred in her music videos and toured the world – “Girlfriend needed a long nap!” she exclaimed.

“I had six months off doing anything and had some fun. I didn’t think about music, I didn’t go to the gym, all I did was sleep, eat and drink champagne!”

Ricki-Lee’s six month hibernation wasn’t entirely strawberries and bubbles, as she spent many of her days planning her wedding to partner Rich. After many years of having to defer marriage for work and music, Ricki-Lee is ecstatic to have tied the knot in Paris.

“Rich and I flew over to Paris mid-July to get ready for the wedding and we had the most amazing time. 27 of our closest friends and family flew over and were having their own little holidays around Europe before and after the wedding so we got to see our friends in some crazy amazing places on the other side of the world,” she says, “My parents went to Scotland before the wedding to see Dad’s family – I’d never been, so Rich and I went there to visit them and it was amazing to have my dad take me down to Loch Ness and show me around all the places he grew up and has told me about since I was a little girl.”

Ricki-Lee and her family returned to Paris for the wedding ceremony which she describes as a “dream come true”.

“We started our honeymoon with a little trip to Champagne with some friends, then went to the south of France and met some other friends in St Tropez and partied along the French Riviera for a few days. Then Rich and I went to Italy and basically went from top to bottom. Something I’ve dreamed of doing my whole life!”

“Now, I’m back in Sydney working my ass off at the gym, paying the price for all the pizza and pasta and wine I consumed,” she laughs, “Was it worth it? Absolutely!”

Ricki-Lee is aware that The Court Hotel have their own pizza bar but Italian holidays aren’t enough to put Ms Coulter off pizza and she was more than happy to give us her ultimate toppings.

“For a simple pizza, spicy pepperoni and mozzarella and the pizza base has to be thin and super crispy with a good amount of tomato sauce,” she shared, “For a meat fest: pepperoni, sausage, crispy

streaky bacon, spicy chorizo and heaps of cheese.”

“And lots of tomato sauce on the base,” she said quite emphatically, “Never be stingy with the sauce.”

Aside from her well-deserved honeymoon pizza break, Ricki-Lee has signed on to host a new series called ‘Inspirational Adventures’ which pits teams of 10 against one another in extreme challenges to raise money for charity.

“We have teams of 10 people who have spent the previous six months raising over $100,000 for their charity and we take them on a mystery adventure overseas and give them the opportunity to earn up to $250,000 for their charity by taking part in sponsored challenges. I can’t tell you what the challenges are… but they are deathdefying, terrifying challenges that we all pull together as a team and face in the name of charity.”

Ricki-Lee is always eager to lend her voice and use her platform to support a community in need. She has performed at innumerable Pride festivals across Australia and the world and is excited to return to WA again in 2015.

“Pride to me means celebrating how far we have come as a society in accepting the LGBT community but also looking forward together at how far we still have to go in overcoming ignorance and intolerance,” she says, “For me, being a part of these celebrations is about showing my support.”

“My shows are a lot of fun,” she says of what we can expect from her performance at The Court, “By the end of my shows I like people to look like they’ve just had sex. I like to wear people out, get them all hot and sweaty and then leave them screaming for more!”

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Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ is not only a much loved animated film, it’s also been one of the most successful musicals of the last two decades.

Graeme Watson travelled to Melbourne to watch the show and meet the cast who have been stunning audiences in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne since the show returned to Australia in 2013.

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This November, the show finally comes to Perth, sharing the story of Simba and his friends Timon and Pumba, his romantic attraction to Nala, the battle between his father Mufasa and his evil uncle Scar and all the songs that you probably already know the words to.

For Rob Collins who makes the part of Mufasa in the musical version of the show, it’s not something he has ever tried to aspire to. Collins recounts that one of the first reviews from show’s Sydney run mentioned that he didn’t sound like the unmistakable voice of Jones, who also voiced Star Wars’ Darth Vader.

In 1997, three years after the film hit out screens, ‘The Lion King’ opened on Broadway with the cast of lions, warthogs, meerkats and giraffes brought to life by an innovative mix of puppetry, performance and shadow play. Director Julie Taymor who has made many stylish films, operas and theatrical wonders was widely praised for her work on ‘The Lion King’.

“But nobody sounds like James Earl Jones,’ Collins laughs, “It didn’t deter how I approached the role. We had a wonderful director in rehearsals, John Stefaniuk, who encouraged us to make the role our own.”

The show cleverly mixes songs by Tim Rice and Elton John with African music to create an engrossing soundscape. The real wonder is the creativity of the costumes and rapidly changing set, which is filled by a cast of talented performers who bring the show to life.

The musical an amazing production and it’s no surprise it’s the highest earning musical of all time. The show is still running on Broadway, 18 years after its debut.

It’s hard to think of the power struggle between the mighty King Mufasa and his scheming brother Scar without thinking of the deep booming voice of James Earl Jones and regal tones of Jeremy Irons.

Josh Quong Tart, who brings Scar to life in the production said he thought of it the same way as any other famous role.

“It’s funny that whole thing of feeling pressured to play things like someone played in the film.” said Quong Tart, who many audience members will recognise from his roles in ‘All Saints’ and ‘Home Away’.

“If that’s your modus operandi you’d try and recreate what David Garrick in the 18th century when he did ‘Richard III’. It’s only because it’s within a generation’s reach of our memories. In 20 years or 50 years’ time it’ll just become a character, rather than an actor’s performance.” Quong Tart said.

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The actor said he’s just tried to play it with truth, and make his own discoveries as to who Scar is, and he’s deliberately avoided re-watching the film.

Quong Tart said for an actor Scar is an incredibly satisfying role and he enjoys the duality of the role requiring him to use his own face at some points, while in other scenes the focus in more on the puppetry face of his character.

“It’s a really satisfying experience and that why Julie [Taymor] has done such an amazing job with this, because as an actor you can be satisfied on so many levels. There’s times when it’s about expressions, times when it’s about your voice and times when you’re just a silhouette” Quong Tart said.

Scar’s posse of henchmen are the trouble making trio of hyenas Shenzi, Banzai and Ed, played by Ruvarashe Ngwenya, Will Centurion and André Jewson. Off stage the three performers constantly giggle and make jokes about each other.

Jewson said it takes a lot of energy to be a hyena.

While some of the characters costumes are surprisingly light, their outfits are quite heavy, giving the performers quite a work out during the show.

“It’s a little like performing in a quilt”, Jewson declared.

Ngwenya says being a hyena is all about having the right attitude, she shares that when she saw the animated movie as a child she was quite scared of the hyenas, but now she has a great time playing one.

“You got to have a personality and be into having fun, that’s the main thing.” Ngwenya said. Mastering the mix of puppetry and movement is something that took the trio quite some time to master.

“When I think back to our rehearsal period it was like doing a million things at one, trying to carry your legs, trying to talk, move, and sing, project, all of it.”

Ngwenya said, “But now that we do it every day you don’t even think about it.”

“It takes a lot of coordination” Jewson added.

One the part of the show where the trio’s coordination skills are really required is when they team up to play the part of an elephant is the show’s ‘Circle of Life’ opening. The show’s energetic opening not only gets the audience excited right at the start of the show, it also energises the performers.

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“If your ever having a tired day, you know where it’s all a bit much, looking out the audience and seeing the faces of children and grandparents light up with absolute wonderment reminds you what this show is all about” Jewson said.

Providing a mountain of comic relief throughout the show is the character of Zazu, the red billed hornbill who advises King Mufasa, and later serves under his evil brother Scar when he takes control.

Performer Cameron Goodall admits that since taking on the role he has become obsessed with looking at birds of all kinds and incorporating their movements into his work.

“I’m very lucky because there are birds everywhere, I get to see birds out on the street, while he’s based on an African hornbill, the authenticity of that isn’t central to the show so I observe birds everywhere.”

Taking on the puppetry heavy role was something Goodall found daunting at first. He’d only previously done a little bit of puppetry.

“I got the job as an actor rather than a puppeteer, and the first phase of rehearsal was all about understanding the text and the relationships, but not really using the puppet. So I got the puppet quite late, it’s like learning to play an instrument by beginning with the theory.” Goodall said.

The banter between Zazu and the usurper Scar creates some of the biggest laughs during the show, especially when the duo deliver some unexpected conversations.

What is clear about the cast of this show is that after more than a year together in the production they’re a tight knit group of friends who have been on an exceptional journey.

The close friendships that they share transfer on to the stage, giving their performances an extra dimension of reality, even when they are playing all assortment of creatures.

The Lion King will be at the Crown Threatre from November 18th, tickets are available through Ticket Master.

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music the song was about so we just left him to do what he wanted. The song is about wanted another life, it’s actually based off the scene in ‘The Matrix’ where Neo is offered the red and blue pills. The security guard in the video has a secret life of being a ridiculously good dancer.

The initial concept was gonna be a tradie who just parties all night, walks onto the job site and keeps dancing, but it was too hard to secure a job site.

So if Sloane is your video pro, how do you guys go about putting the album together?

Our first producer JP was the protégé of Scott Horscroft and this time we had the chance to work with Scott. Scott’s been a guy I’ve respected for a long time, you never really pay attention to producers as a kid but I just kept noticing his name on EP’s and albums and I’d think “Who the fuck is this Scott guy?”

Eventually I realized he’s a genius.

It was interesting to see the difference in production styles, Scott was more of about making our song sound like we want it to sound whereas JP would deconstruct things and rebuild them in a new format. I feel like these songs are more ours – like we own them a bit more.

Last week you guys tweeted: “Kevin Spacey to star in new Shane Warne biopic”… do you know something I don’t?

Well, Dan has a really deep sense of humour so I guess Twitter is like an outlet for him. It’s sort of anonymous so you can say whatever and it seems to not really matter.

(laughs) That’s the first I’ve heard of this. Dan posts the most random shit. I have no idea what happens on social media but if you go through the tweets apparently there’s some really fucking random shit.

Well there’s four of you, so I suppose you could just blame whoever. I see the deep humour comes through in your videos as well.

I’ve seen some gold today.

Michael Sloane, the bassist, he’s always directed our film clips – before he was even in the band this time being part of the band, with the video for Apollo, he had a deeper understanding of what

So you’re looking forward to touring with your new tracks?

Yeah, with these new songs I’m looking forward to taking it live around the country. It’s fresh for the audience you get a little bit more out of it.

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Duran Duran Paper Gods Thirty five years after they released their debut album, Duran Duran return with their fourteen album and it’s possibly their most upbeat and pop sounding record ever. Duran Duran have always been at their best when teaming up with talented producers and this record features Kanye West collaborator Mr Hudson, Mark Ronson and Nile Rodgers. First single ‘Pressure Off’ features Janelle Monae and it’s a funky number, the title track ‘Paper Gods’ really lets Simon Le Bon’s vocals soar. Other guests include The Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones, John Frusciante, Holly Cook and Lindsey Lohan.

Julia Holter Have You in My Wilderness

John Grant Grey Tickles, Black Pressure

You’d struggle to find another CD as beautiful as this fourth album from LA’s Julia Holter. It’s filled with lush strings and tight percussion. The third track ‘How Long’ is devastatingly morose, while ‘sea Comes Home’ is filled baroque guitar, ‘Lucette Stranded on the Island’ and ‘Night Song’ have an engulfing orchestra, while ‘Everytime Boots’ is full of bounce and tinkled piano. Filled with clever lyrics and emotion this is a first class collection of tunes that will appeal to fans of Kate Bush and Emiliana Torrini.

Former front man of The Czar’s, John Grant gets more interesting and experimental with every album. Here on his third release his voice is crisp, clearly delivering each profound lyric, it’s very theatrical almost operatic at times.

Intriguing electronic bleeps mix with succulent strings and campfire guitar strumming. Grant’s deep voice is mesmerising and beautiful as he sings about oceans of longing and disappointment. Lead single ‘Disappointing’ features Tracy Thorn, her distinctive voice makes a wonderful opposing force against Grant’s deep bellowing.

Ryan Adams 1989 It’s unlikely that anything will top this for ‘Most Unexpected Record of the Year’, alt.country star Ryan Adams covers Taylor Swift’s album in its entirety.

Adams output is prolific, 15 albums in 15 years, so it’s not like he can’t write a tune himself. Apparently he just really liked the record and listened to it a lot following the breakdown of his marriage to Mandy Moore. Adams reveals the great beauty many of Swift’s songs, ‘Bad Blood’ and ‘Blank Space’ are transformed, but his laid back and mellow take on ‘Shake It Off’ loses the fun of the original.

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Prince HITNRUN Phase One Prince’s LP release last year, ‘Art Official Cage’, saw him return to sublime form and this release cements that return. In fact, this album is even better. Highlights?

Plenty! Personal faves include the romanticism of ‘Fallinlove2nite’, an upbeat pop ballad sure to make you smile. ‘Shut This Down’ and ‘X’s Face’ see Prince hit it hard while ‘Hardrocklover’ is a slick guitar track that just kicks.

Personal fave is the melancholia of ‘June’, an aching ballad that is lyrically clever and adorable.

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Jaga jazziest – Shinkansen seven minutes of intriguing sounds, it starts off with peaceful flutes but soon moves into a more ominous military themes GUM – Anesthetized Lesson more solo output from Jay Watson of Pond and Tame Impala – seriously funky Le1f – Koi crazy sounds which hark back to early techno vibes Lisa Bassenger – Aht Uh Mi Head The Shuggie Otis classic is delivered with a touch of Americana Faithless – Insomnia 2.0 (Avicii Remix) Those chiming notes are as powerful as ever, really this kicks off at the 1:25 mark Chvurches – Leave a Trace (Four Tet Remix) the new track from the Glaswegian band is given a beautiful makeover Nicholas Godin – Widersteche doch der Sunde solo work from one half of French band Air its filled with violins, xylophones, guitars and murky vocals Martin Courtney – Northern Highway perfect shoes gaze pop from the lead singer of Real Estate, great soundtrack for a sunny day Thundercat – The Changes Ooh the bass, it’s all about the bass ZHU and Aluna George – Automatic cool and smooth, can’t wait for some remixes of this one Robin Schultz featuring Francesco Yates – Sugar clever reworking of Baby Bash’s ‘Suga Suga’ Chaka Khan – ‘Aint Nobody don’t listen to that piss-weak cover that’s in the charts, download the original diva with the powerful voice

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D-Train - You’re the One for Me

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Gwen Guthrie - Peanut Butter

3. 40 Thieves - Don’t Turn It Off [Greg Wilson Edit] 4.

Sunlightsquare - Papa Was a Rolling Stone

5. Johnnie Taylor - What About My Love [Joey Negro Re-edit] 6.

Aretha Franklin - Jump to It

7. Alison Limerick - Where Love Lives [Classic Mix] 8. Basic Black - Don’t Make Me Fall In Love [Timmy Regisford Mix] 9.

Carl Bean - I Was Born This Way

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FILM REVIEWS Everest (M)

Directed by Baltasar Kormakur Ever wanted to spend two hours on Mt Everest? This means climbing to the cruising altitude of a 747 airplane and battling hypothermia and hypoxia as well as the occasional avalanche and blinding blizzard. While many people climb My Everest ‘because it’s there’, I can highly recommend seeing this film instead. Based on the book ‘Thin Air’ by Jon Krakauer, it recreates the true events of 1996 when a guided ascent of the world’s highest mountain went disastrously wrong. The mountain was crowded with climbers all waiting for the narrow window to make the final ascent. The audience is with Rob Hall (Jason Clarke) as he leads his group – and the suspense is breath-taking as we know that not all of the climbers will survive. Expansive shots of the formidable white landscape are interspersed with close-ups of people gasping for breath as they struggle against the bitter wind for footholds in the ice.

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Directed by Tony Ayres

Set in Melbourne in the mid-seventies, young Sparra (Alex Russell) is making a life for himself after being in prison. He has a house in an idyllic country setting, a fiancée Paula (Jessica Gouw) from a wealthy family, a job and plans for the future. But all this is put in jeopardy when his former cell mate Pommie (Sullivan Stapleton) is released from prison and turns up on his doorstep. This is an interesting, almost hypnotic, drama by gay director Tony Ayres. The seething tension between the boyishly good looking Sparra and the intensely charismatic Pommie can’t be ignored. As Paula and Pommie battle for Sparra’s affections, the level of violence escalates dangerously and Sparra is forced to make a choice about his sexuality. This film is sure to stir up the debates about how much control we actually have over our lives in matters such as personality traits, sexuality and even life choices.

Head to outinperth.com to read our interview with Tony Ayres.

Martian (PG)

Directed by Ridley Scott During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind as the rest of his crew return to earth. Stranded on the hostile red planet, botanist Mark works his way through the survival manual and has plenty of time to use his ingenuity before those back on earth are aware that he is still alive. Rescue missions are discussed, launched and fail but Watney remains generally upbeat. Following the character in Andy Weir’s novel by the same name, he entertains himself and keeps a video diary that is full of funny quips. The seventies music left behind by his colleagues becomes the soundtrack as Watney ambles around the stunning red expanse – made even more realistic by seeing the film in 3D. As well as a star-studded cast, the science is quite interesting and the last half hour of the film is a full assault on the senses.

The Walk (PG)

Directed by Robert Zemeckis In 1974, Frenchman Phillip Petit was crazy enough to string a cable between the newly completed World Trade Centre Twin Towers in New York and walk across the 400 metre high void. It’s a simple tale, but so many things could and did go wrong for this never to be repeated feat. Joseph Gordon-Levitt actually trained with Phillip Petit to portray him when he was the 25 year old daredevil. The film recreates the feat that was the subject of James Marsh’s 2008 documentary Man on Wire but with one important difference.

The fact that we know he didn’t die makes absolutely no difference when the photorealistic 3D cinematography puts you on the wire among the clouds. Petit actually stayed on the wire for 45 minutes and the extended wire sequence in the film is so excruciating that even those who are generally not afraid of heights will have perspiration dripping from their palms.

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Going to Graceland Former ‘Big Brother’ housemates Tim Dormer and Ben Zabel are the quintessential odd-couple. Dormer is loud and excitable, ready to take on the world, while his friend Zabel is quiet, introverted and often filled with insecurities.

When Dormer won Big Brother, he promised to take Zabel to see Elvis’ Graceland. When Zabel’s ongoing struggle with depression was made public after he accidently overdosed on prescription medication, what began as a holiday turned into a rescue mission to help him find a new lease of life. Naturally the duo took a camera crew with them and turned it into the film.

“I don’t think of many culturally significant characters and wonder if they were happy.” Zabel said, “I don’t think of Charlie Chaplin or Einstein or Nelson Mandela and wonder if they were happy. When I think of Elvis I think of spiritual, and I think of a ground breaker, and I think of a Mummy’s boy too – because everything was about his Mum, and I relate to that.

Zabel acknowledges that his friendship with Dormer is an odd combination.

“I don’t attribute happiness to Elvis, but I know he brought it to other people.”

“We are so odd, we are misfits!” Zabel proclaims, “I often joke with Tim that the last thing the world needs is another comedic duo.”

While Dormer thinks that a trip to Memphis might be the circuit breaker that Zabel needs to change his outlook, Zabel doesn’t personally recommend travel as a cure for depression or anxiety.

“We are a mis-match that have nothing in common what-soever, nothing at all.”

“I hate travel, I kept going ‘oh I hate this’ and ‘oh I hate that’, Tim asked ‘Weren’t you a flight attendant for ten years?’ but I hated that too, it was awful.”

Zabel said when he first met Dormer in the Big Brother house he was terrified of him; “He’s like a cross between Russell Brand, Tim Minchin and someone who has just escaped from a prison.

He’s so loud, and runs around all the time.”

While the energetic Dormer always sees the glass as being half full, Zabel is more likely to see the glass as being empty.

Zabel’s said he’s always had a great love for Elvis Presley, growing up with the singers songs playing on the family record player and watching his classic movies on television.

Zabel said the duo flight to America was flight was particularly painful involving multiple lay overs, headsets that didn’t work and uncomfortable seats.

“I had sleeping tablet that I put in my glasses case to keep it safe, but it ended up getting crushed, so I was licking the powder out of my glasses case. Everything went wrong.”

It’s OK to be a homebody is Zabel’s view on life, “I could quite happily never leave my postcode,” he declares.

“I didn’t realise that other people were listening to Ace of Base and M-People” Zabel said.

Find out if a trip to Graceland changes Zabel’s outlook on life, or the real change comes to his best mate Dormer.

While travelling to Graceland became a focus for improving his own happiness, Zabel said he didn’t think of Elvis as a happy person, but as a much more spiritual figure.

‘Graceland Happiness Project’ airs on ABC2 on Thursday October 8th as part of the ABC’s ‘Mental As’ project.

Please Like Me Josh Thomas’s sitcom ‘Please Like Me’ returns to our screens this month, bumped up to the ABC’s main channel.

This year Josh and Tom get some new housemates, Josh tries to land a new boyfriend called Arnold. His Mum comes out of the psychiatric hospital and begins to share a house with fellow patient Hannah. All the regular characters are back, alongside a stack of new people, look out for Gina Riley as Arnold’s Mum. Please Like Me S3 begins on Thursday October 15th at 9:30pm

Miriam Margolyes joins Rake Popular TV show Rake has just started filming a new series, and queer favourite Miriam Margolyes is joining the cast. Richard Roxburugh is back on board in the lead role playing Cleaver Greene, while Matt Day, Danielle McCormack and Russell Dykstra have signed back on too. Dykstra just finished playing the warthog Pumba in the Lion King. There’s no word yet on what Margoyles part will entail.

PrEP gets its first mention on TV The HIV prevention treatment PrEP has received its first mention on a prime time drama series. On the series ‘How to Get Away With Murder’ characters Connor (Jack Falahee) and Oliver (Conrad Ricamora) discuss their options. The open discussion about sexual health has been welcomed by LGBTIQ advocates.

Fozzie Bear in hot water The Muppets are back in new adult TV show that’s just begun airing in the USA but conservative group A Million Moms are up in arms about a joke Fozzie Bear made on the show. What did Fozzie say to get them off-side? “When your online profile says: Passionate bear looking for love. You get a lot of wrong responses … not wrong, just wrong for me.”

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culture I’m so excited to get down to Perth.

You haven’t been to Perth before have you?

No, we were gonna take an extra holiday and just go to the beaches and we got re-routed, but this time we’re coming and spending an extra couple of days just to hang out.

What made you decide on hanging out in Perth?

I hear it’s beautiful. It’s got crazy beaches – We’re in this weird world of comedy but we also love the outdoors.

I’ve seen Beaver Boys, I know how you feel about the beach.

We needs to have beavs. I hope you guys have shrimp down there.

Tim & Eric’s Awesome Tour Great Job Tim & Eric are a special kind of comedian. To attempt an explanation of their humour would be to call it absurd. The comedy duo have maintained their cult fan base through numerous TV shows including ‘Tim & Eric Awesome Show Great Job’, ‘Tom Goes to the Mayor’ and their feature film, ‘Tim & Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie’.

For the first time ever, the boys are bringing their comedy to Perth stages for two live shows. I spoke with Eric Wareheim about coming down under for the ‘Straya-Zealand Experience.

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Yeah, we’ve got okay white wine as well. How was your last Australian tour, I heard something about bogans in your trailer?

Yeah, we had a big bogan problem. I had a couple of bogans bite me.

What?

I was just walking down the street and they ran up and just bit me. When I was on stage I was speaking out against them.

It’s a big problem here.

Yeah! That’s why in this new promo I say that the Australian government made me say that I love bogans. That’s why in the video I say “I love bogans” so many times.

I hear you and Tim have just finished some more episodes of ‘Bedtime Stories’ as well?

Yeah, we just finished two Christmas specials.

They’re maybe the darkest things we’ve ever made.

I think at the show we might show clips as a sneak preview. It takes forever for Australians to get our shows which is a shame.

Are there things you are able to do in your live shows that you can’t do on TV? The live tour is totally different. It’s way more fun.

TV just means slaving over editing for months and months – live is just a crazy experiment.

Do you bring any of your regular guests along for your live shows as well?

Last tour we brought Dr Steve Brule (John C Reilly) so that was crazy. People freaked out.

How did you guys get to start working with Dr Brule?

We had a cartoon called ‘Tom Goes to the Mayor’ and our friend Jack Black was like, “I can get my friend John to do this thing” and he didn’t really know us, he just loved how punk our office was. He called it “Hollywood anarchy”. While studio bosses were around, we were running around building things and editing how we wanted and he was like, “Cool, this is a character for me. This is live action.” So we thought up this Brule thing and we just started shooting and shooting and now Tim and I are writing season 4 of his spin-off show.

Is there anyone in Hollywood you would kill to work with? Or mess with?

There’s only 2 – One would be Christopher Guest and the other would be Larry David. Those are two idols, but they’re not cameo kind of guys. They do their own thing and they do it so well. We don’t really sit back and think ‘Who can we get?’, the new season of ‘Bedtime Stories’ we have some amazing actors that aren’t superstars but they’re all really, really good and it’s a totally different vibe. Less silly, more nightmarish.

Tim and Eric’s ‘Straya-Zealand Experience will be Astor Theatre Tuesday December 8th and Wednesday December 9th. Tickets available from livenation.com Leigh Hill

If Wil Anderson has his way he’d spend all his time doing stand-up comedy. It’s not that he doesn’t like television, podcasts and radio – it’s just clear that stand-up is his first love.

This month Anderson brings his show ‘Free Wil’ to the Riverside Theatre, it’s one of the show’s final stops after a tour that’s taken him around the world.

Since the Gruen machine fired up again it’s been enjoying spectacular ratings, showing that the break did nothing to damage the shows appeal.

We’re eight years in to doing this show and if you offered me a million dollars I’m not sure I could name four advertising companies “I’ve been doing this show since March and I’ve probably done it about 200 times in that period of time,” Anderson said, “the two shows in Perth are the last for 2015, so they’re a celebration.”

Over the last two years Anderson really got to spend some time doing what he loves best spending twenty months on tour, his popular TV show was on hiatus in 2014, only returning to our screens this September.

When asked if he missed being on television Anderson’s answer is clear; “Not at all.” He declared, “If people could just come and see my stand up shows, I’d happily never do TV again.

Unfortunately it doesn’t work like that, so every now and again I have to get back on TV and say ‘hey remember me, come and see my stand up show.”

Anderson has a long history of naming his shows after puns around his name, ‘Free

Will’ follows ‘Wilosiphy’, ‘Wiluminati’ and ‘Political Wil’ to name just a few.

“I’ll run out of show ideas before I run out of puns on my name.’ Anderson said. “I’ve got about another thirty on standby. So every year when my management call in July and ask ‘What next year’s show is going to be called?’ I can just look at my list and say ‘Fire at Wil’ – how does that work?”

Even though he’s spent years now behind the desk on ‘Gruen’ Anderson says he still has no interest in the world of advertising.

“When I come back to do ‘Gruen’ I have to sit down and study advertisements because I don’t watch them in my private life, it would be the same as if I was doing a show about sports, I’d know nothing and would have to learn. If I was doing show about cooking I’d have the same approach.” Anderson said. ‘My role is to be the everyman and ask the questions.”

Anderson said the important thing about ‘Gruen’ is it’s about understanding advertising not celebrating its industry.

“We’re eight years in to doing this show and if you offered me a million dollars I’m not sure I could name four advertising companies.”

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There’s not a huge choice of things to do on a Monday night but one event that has quickly grown in popularity is Ingelwood’s nighttime food market.

Stretching out down Beaufort Street along six blocks of what’s normally a fairly sleepy strip of Beaufort Street the Monday night markets are filled with street food cans, community groups, buskers and local craft makers.

The range of foods available is incredible, you’ll want head down more than once to sample all the dishes from different nations, there is so much to choose from.

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The team from television’s Better Homes and Gardens want to help everybody make things a little better, all the time. BH&G are rounding up the team and bringing them around Australia for two special live conventions in Perth and Sydney.

TV personality, author and trained pastry chef, Fast Ed is looking forward to bringing the live show to the west coast for the first time. We chatted with BH&G’s resident cooking guru about what we can expect from Johanna, Dr Harry and the crew in person.

“For people who are Better Homes and Gardens fans, it’s an incredible opportunity to actually meet and get up-close and personal with all of the presenters from the show,” he says. “Whether you’re into pets, gardens, landscaping, DIY or – of course – food, it’s an incredible opportunity to actually meet and get up close and personal with all of the presenters from the show.”

Fast Ed will be joined on the food stage by Karen Martini and Ellie Vernon while Tara Dennis, Demi Harman, Julia Matthews and Dora Papas will be giving interior design tips on the Decorating & Craft Stage. Gardening experts Jason Hodges, Roger Fox and House Rules winner Adam Dovile will be available for gardening and DIY advice and Dr Harry himself will be there to talk about our furry friends.

“If there’s some burning question you have about your garden, come to the little masterclasses that we run: bring your little

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pot plant and ask Jason your questions. If there’s something you want to know about your pet, ask Harry in person.”

Devotees of the TV show will have the chance to meet and greet with all of the stars throughout the convention. The Fan Zone will have activities for the kids, autograph signings and photographs with your favourite TV hosts. Food will be on offer throughout the event, with special High Teas available for booking with Fast Ed and the food crew.

“If you’ve always wanted to try a bit of Better Homes and Gardens food, I tell you what, this will be your chance.”

Better Homes and Gardens Live will be at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre from October 23rd - 25th. Tickets are available from bhglive.com.au

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September saw Perth ‘notch another groove on the bedpost’ with its opening night of GRIND: ‘Ain’t My First Rodeo’ as the Rocket Room come alive for this amazing LGBTQI+ event.

A packed house got to experience what so many never thought possible, and from open until close the non-stop entertainment was coaxed along with fluent form by the MC Duo of Stephand and Katya Kokov.

With shows every half hour, including audience participation for the Booty Shake and Frozen Wet T-Shirt Competitions, things steamed up pretty quick as the amazing performances just kept rolling on.

Highlights of the entertainment included Josh Hardy (Male Strip), Trinity (Pole Show), Paige (Female Strip), Tom Ranger (Male Strip), Katya Kokov (Drag Strip) and of course the infamous Full Nude ‘Sexy & I Know It… Wiggle Wiggle Show’ performed by the 15 Male Himbo Waiters, right up on the bar.

For those of you who missed out, GRDIND 2 is locked in for Friday 16th October and tickets are on sale now from the events’ Facebook page.

GRIND is holding Auditions for Trans Strip Tease Artists on Thursday 8th October.

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People rave about the Italian city of Florence, but it lives up to the hype. An ancient city that has art, and culture at its centre, and a landscape that is largely untouched by modernity.

priceless art works. The palace also hosts a range of exhibitions, when we visited there was a presentation of amazing clothes worn by some of Italy’s most stylish women of the 20th century.

Located in the heart of the Tuscany region of Italy, Florence as so much to offer from great works of art, to huge rolling gardens, busy town squares filled with vendors and so many amazing restaurants, cafes and sandwich shops.

Outside is the expansive Boboli Gardens, walking from one end to the other will give you a serious work out, set aside four to five hours to wander through the different gardens filled with clipped hedges and grand fountains, some areas are well manicured while other sections embrace a natural wildness.

Dominating the cities landscape is the huge Santa Maria del Fiore, which has the largest brick and mortar dome in the world.

The massive cathedral was built between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries. It’s not that you get up close that you realise that its exterior is built out of bands of red, white and green marble, echoing the Italian flag.

Other sites to see include the town square, the Piazza della Signoria, recognizable from so many movies, you can’t help but look for Dr Hannibal Lecter walking by.

A little further along in the Ponte Vecchio, the medieval bridge that is lined with tiny shops on both sides, while a private walkway is build it above. The Vasari Corridor is a walkway that connects one side of the city to the other, it was used by nobility so they didn’t have to mix with the riff-raff.

Across the river is the massive Pallazzo Pitti, a huge palace which has some of the most amazing rooms with ornate ceilings and

From the top of the gardens you can look across the Tuscan landscape, you’ll swear it’s an oil painting that sits before you, so beautiful is the landscape.

Food is a big part of a trip to Florence, the city is filled with great café and restaurants. One thing to check out is the sandwich shop All’ Antico Vinaio, it’s so popular people queue up down the street. Once you make it inside a giant signs warns you that the sandwich makers consider it sacrilegious to mix meats. You’ll end up with giant sandwich made with fresh bread, your choice of meat and filled with eggplant, tomatoes, cheeses and all manner of toppings.

Spend a few days wandering the streets, eating gelato, wondering through museums and art galleries or just stare off across the landscape watching the sunsets.

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health Dr Dennis Millard is a man of many faces. Medical doctor, model and philanthropic surfer, Dr Millard has built a career as a cosmetic clinician by catering to a male client base with his expertise in non-invasive procedures. We spoke with Dr Millard from Utopian Cosmetics about his growing male client base and what a typical trip to his clinic might entail.

These days more and more people of any gender seem to be going to the gym, eating healthy, taking care of their skin – have you seen a rise in male clients in your studio as well?

Is it common for people to come for a consultation without a particular procedure in mind?

People are nervous when they come in for the first time and often people don’t know what to expect. They’ve done a lot of research on the internet, generally, so they’ve read all sorts of horror stories and you can have a preconceived idea before you even come in. I think what works best is I figure out what affects the person, because everyone comes in for a reason, then I might suggest a few things that I think could improve them.

What kind of treatments do you have available?

It’s interesting, I used to play social football and I’d get teased for putting moisturizer on but of course that changed over time.

At the end of the day, it’s just about looking after yourself. Cosmetic surgery is just an extension of men looking after themselves which is why I’ve seen more men coming to me for work.

Everything we do in this studio is noninvasive. An assessment starts on the skin to make sure we’re doing the right things before we start treating them – that’s really important. A lot of people haven’t caught up with all of the cosmetics and moisturizers that are available to them. In terms of treatments, it’s mostly Botox and filler. Most people start with Botox and filler is one of the treatments that are used at a later stage when there’s been lots of changes to the face.

You have a studio in Port Hedland as well, have you seen more interest flyin-fly-out workers these days?

Have you ever had to talk someone out a procedure that’s not right for them?

Actually yes, we’re really busy up there.

There’s not a huge number of men coming through up in Hedland because things take a little more time to spread up there – men are a small number of our client base in Hedland but they’re about 20% to 50% of our client base in Perth.

Of course. A big part of my job is talking people out of treatments. Obviously that’s not going to make me a cent but at the end of the day, clients are everything and if you do the wrong thing by them, you’re not going to be able to sleep at night. I’m not going to perform a procedure if they’re not going to get something from it or it’s not going to help them.

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COMMUNITY PHARMACY DISPENSING BEGINS McKenzie’s Pharmacy in Mount Lawley is one of several locations where HIV medications can now be ordered.

Previously HIV medications could only be accessed via Royal Perth Hospital but dispensing rules for HIV ART medication changed on 1 July 2015.

This mean you can fill your script and collect your HIV ART from a select number of community pharmacies. However, you can’t just wonder in and pick up your medication, you need to have a conversation in advance with your pharmacist so your medication can be ordered ahead of time to avoid treatment interruptions.

One of the big differences though is that this service incurs a cost. In Western Australia the HIV ART medication dispensing fee at the public hospitals is paid for by the WA Department of Health. However, when you collect medication from a community pharmacy you will have to pay either a general patient co-payment or a concessional co-payment.

So, now that you’ve been in a relationship for a couple of months or weeks, you and your partner have stopped using condoms. This makes sense considering the trust you’ve built during this time, so surely your partner would know his HIV status, be honest about their sexual history and wouldn’t put you at risk. Right?! Assuming that all of the above is correct you’ve removed condoms from the equation completely.

You know what they say about making assumptions…

Although we may have intuition and good judge of character, the fact is, we may know less about the person than we think. Even if we know the guy well, the only way someone can know their HIV status is to get tested.

If new couples are thinking about not using condoms, there is a bit more to consider before you stop condom use altogether. Being open and honest with each other about relationship expectations is crucial as this will determine your decision. Is it a closed or open relationship?

What are our rules if we play with other people? What if things change down the track?

Talk, Test, Test, Trust is a simple formula to assist with relationship decision making.

It all starts with talking things over with your partner. Relationships are ever evolving and can change at any time. When matters don’t get discussed openly and honestly is when problems can arise. At this point you should be agreeing on whether the relationship is closed, considering disclosing your HIV status (negative or positive) and setting boundaries and expectations.

There are eleven pharmacies signed up to the program.

Mckenzies Chemist, Ask for Jamie Tran and Dalini Rajalingam 689 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley WA 6050, 9271 6870 Amcal Max Burswood, 265 Great Eastern Highway. Ask for Tyson Wellman, 9361 8777 Craven’s Pharmacy, 2/553 Hay St, Perth CBD. Ask for Ron Stuurstraat, 9325 4375 Beaufort St 24 Hour Chemist, 647 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley. Ask for pharmacists Althea Cao & Alexis McLeod, 9328 7775 Helena Estate Pharmacy, Shop 3, 1 Torquata Bvd, Helena Valley. Ask for pharmacist Julie Stuurstaart, 9250 5811 Maddington Village Pharmacy, Shop 3, Maddington Village, Westfield St, Maddington. Ask for pharmacist Nathan Paull & Christian Rossi, 9459 6179 Mckenzies Chemist, Pharmacist: Jamie Tran / Dalini Rajalingam 689 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley WA 6050, 9271 6870 Northbridge Pharmacy Shop 1, 154-156 Newcastle Street, WA 6000, Ask for Pharmacists Lynh Pham and Kerry Ly, 9328 9447 Pharmacy 777 Applecross ask for Clare Woodrow or Carolyn Holmes 777 Canning Hwy, WA 6153, 9444 5551 Pharmacy 777 Glendalough Shop 8-10, Glendalough Village Shopping Centre, Crn Harborne St & Jon Sanders Dr, WA 6016 ask for pharmacists: Wayne Lee and Chloe Chew, 9444 5551

Regardless of whether you both decide to stop using condoms, the next step is to agree to get tested together; an initial test and a follow-up test (the follow-up test covers the window periods for HIV and Syphilis). Remember to use condoms between tests.

After the follow-up test, if you are both HIV negative - and neither of you have put yourselves at risk - you can both be sure you are HIV negative. It is at this point, if you choose, you can stop using condoms. However, the commitment doesn’t stop there. If, for whatever reason, one of you breaks boundaries set, for example, having condomless sex with someone else, it is important to let your partner know. To protect your partner, you will need to start using condoms again, and probably restart ‘Talk, Test, Test, Trust’.

There is also the possibility that one of you has a positive result. If it’s chlamydia, gonorrhoea or syphilis, you need to be treated and do any follow-up as advised by your clinic. If one of you has a positive HIV result, this can make things more complicated. Whilst this means there are more things to consider, it doesn’t mean you can’t continue and have a successful relationship if one person is HIV positive. HIV in a relationship is becoming less and less of an issue with strong risk reduction benefits of antiretroviral treatments (google “undetectable viral load”) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) becoming more accessible.

For those who find it a challenge to have these kinds of discussions with their partner, the WA AIDS Council offers counselling for couples. If you want a more informal chat you can also see one of the nurses or peer educators at M Clinic.

If you and your partner would like more information on testing together or where you can get tested for HIV and STI’s, contact the M Clinic at (08) 9227 0734.

You can now book online using the link on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TheMClinic) or on our website (www.mclinic.org).

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Pharmacy 777 Maylands 238 Guildford Rd, Maylands, WA 6051, ask pharmacists: Storm Meacock and Greg Da Rui, 9271 5659 Swan View Pharmacy Shop 3, Swan View Shopping Centre, Gladstone & Marlboro Roads, Swan View WA 6056, ask for Pharmacist: Michael Slater, 9294 2917

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community group listings ALCOHOL and DRUG INFORMATION SERVICE to ALCOHOL and DRUG SUPPORT LINE— ADIS is a 24 hour confidential telephone counselling, information and referral service. If you’re concerned about your own or somebody else’s drug or alcohol use call ADIS on 08 9442 5000 or Country Callers 1800 198 024 (toll free) — www.dao.health.wa.gov.au; email: ADIS@health. wa.gov.au BEARS PERTH — BEARS PERTH - A Friendly men only social club for men with body and / or facial hair and their admirers. The dress code is masculine, and men of all shapes, sizes and amount of hairiness are welcome. Licensed Den Nights are on the 2nd Saturday and 4th Friday of each month 9pm till Late @ Loton Park Bulwer St (near Lord St) East Perth. There are also different events on the 2nd Sunday of each month, often at a members residence or alternative events as advised. Visitors welcome. Contact us via phone 0487 595 672, email: info@bearsperth.org, http://bearsperth.org or http://bit.ly/bpi-www CATHOLIC GLBT AND PARENT SUPPORT — This service provides pastoral support to all members of the Catholic GLBT community, including parents of GLBT children; giving an understanding & an opportunity for processing & healing feelings of confusion, hurt, anger exclusion or being marginalised. Individual consultation is provided as well as communal gatherings of the Catholic GLBT community for mutual & spiritual support.

For more information, please call 6336-8602 (leave a message if unattended) or email cathgaysupport@gmail.com Colourful Dave — A long standing member of the GLBT community, has written a book about his struggles with mental illness & accepting his faith in god with his sexuality. It’s titled ‘From Desperation to Finding Destiny’. Perfect for other Christians and those with faith who may be in a similar situation. Only $25, for orders please contact and address it to: Mr Colourful Dave, PO BOX X2222, Perth, WA, 6847 DYKES ON BIKES — A diverse, loosely-knit social group, occasional organised rides & gatherings plus annual appearance as the traditional lead float in the Pride Parade. If you are a female who rides a motorbike and loves women, then come along and check out dykes on bikes. General enquiries see our public group on facebook... Dykes on bikes WA or email dykesonbikeswa@hotmail.com Freedom2b Perth Chapter — Freedom2b is a non judgemental, safe place that networks LGBTI people from Christian faith backgrounds, whether you have left the church or are still part of it. Meets the first Friday of each month at 7 pm in the Community Room in the Northbridge Piazza. Straight friends, family and supporters also welcome. For more information go to www.freedom2b.org/ or email perth@freedom2b. org or phone Graham on 0405 285 233 or Bev on 0407 778 201 FREEDOM CENTRE — Freedom Centre provides a safe space, peer support, information, and referrals for LGBTTIQ and Questioning young people (under 26).FC provides a range of services including an online Forum, trainings, workshops and our drop-in centre sessions which are open for: Freespace – every Wednesday 5-8pm & Friday 4-8pm, Outspace – 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month 12pm-5pm, GenderQ – 1st Thurs of the month 5-8pm, 1st People’s Qspace – 3rd Thursday of the month 5-8pm, Junior aGender - last Monday of even months 5-8pm, QMovie – last Tuesday of odd months 5-8pm. 93 Brisbane St, Perth WA 6000 Ph: 9228 0354 Email: info@ freedom.org.au Web: www.freedom.org.au www. fcyeah.tumblr.com Gay and Lesbian Singers of WA (GALS WA) — No auditions, singers of all abilities welcome.

Rehearsals Thursdays 7 to 9 pm at North Perth Town Hall- Lesser Hall, Cnr View and Leake St.

Contact Cherie Crimp 0422 503 648 for more information or just turn up! Email: info@galswa. org.au , website: www.galswa.org.au GAY & LESBIAN ARCHIVES OF WA — Located in the Murdoch University Library on the South Street Campus. For opening hours and access details, please contact the Library on 9360 2563.

GRAI (GLBTI Rights in Ageing Inc.) — works to improve the quality of life for older LGBTI people, both in care and in the community. Providing visibility and a voice for LGBTI elders is key to this. Through research and advocacy we have achieved law reform to end discrimination for older LGBTI people. We work with the aged care sector, delivering training to achieve safe and inclusive aged care services. We hold community events to build better community supports and friendships.

New members welcome. Interested? Contact June on 08 9383 7753. PO Box 514 North Perth WA 6906 or 54 Bickley Cres, Manning 6152. E: info@ grai.org.au or visit www.grai.org.au Golf Bags — Golf club play every Sat morning at a variety of courses north and south of the river. We are a group of friendly gals who love our golf and good company. New players are always welcome. For details contact us at golfbagswa@ gmail.com HEADSPACE MIDLAND — headspace can help – headspace provides FREE information, confidential support and services for all young people 12-25 years and their families. Our experienced team includes LGBTIQ friendly Social Workers, GPs, Psychologists, Drug and alcohol workers and more. No referral is required and you can bring a friend for support. Drop in at 64 Morrison Rd, Midland (upstairs from the market) or call 08 9274 8860. www.headspace.org.au/midland HEPATITIS WA — providing information and support to people affected by hepatitis. If you would like to know more on hepatitis A, B or C, contact us on 9328 8538 (Metro) or 1800 800 070 (Country). 134 Aberdeen St Northbridge WA 6003 — www.hepatitiswa.com.au Living Proud LGBTI Community Services of WA — (formerly Gay & Lesbian Community Services of WA). Information, support, referrals and professional training. City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi St, West Perth WA 6005. Qlife counselling and referral Line: 1800 184 527 Admin/Fax: (08) 9486 9855 Email: admin@glcs.org.au Web: www.glcs.org.au LOTON PARK TENNIS CLUB — Diversity is our advantage. Come on down and try something new at Perth’s Other Gay & Lesbian venue. It’s not just about tennis. Open to all levels of players – social and competitive – with an emphasis on enjoyment for everyone. With the city skyline as our backdrop, sit back on the embankment or balcony and enjoy a drink in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. A full social calendar ahead ensures a summer of fun for everyone. Enquiries@lotonpark.com.au Ph: (08) 9328 5065 — www.lotonpark.com.au M Clinic – FREE STI/HIV SCREENING CLINIC — For Men who have sex with men. Free, confidential, non-judgemental STI testing & Treatment. Please call (08) 9227 0734 for appointments. Central location. After hours options available. For more information email info@mclinic.org.au or visit mclinic.org.au Open Arms Fellowship — Open Arms Fellowship Australia is an Independent Charismatic church located in Western Australia. We welcome everyone and anyone who has a love for Christ without fear of judgement. Open Arms welcomes GLBTIQ People, their friends and supporters. for further information email: info@openarmsaustralia.org or ph: 0405 285 233 OUTdance — Same Sex Partner Ballroom & Latin American Dance Classes - Group Classes & Social Nights for Beginners, Intermediate

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P: 0414 666 034 F: 08 9403 2220 E: outdanceperth@gmail.com PFLAG PERTH (PARENTS, FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF LESBIANS & GAYS — is a community group offering support and understanding for families and friends with loved ones who are GLBTI. Meetings are held every second month in Perth city (please call to register) Visit website for more information, news, events and meeting dates: www.pflagwa.org.au Email: info@pflagwa. org.au. Information Line: 0404 594 699.

Facebook:www.facebook.com/pflagperth Perth Southern Gate Rainbows (PSGR) — A Perth south of the river gay and lesbian social group that meets up once a month on the 2nd weekend of the month usually a Sunday. A regular venue is the R Bar on Rockingham’s foreshore, a local Wine bar run by lesbians a friendly relaxing environment. Venue location will change from time for variety. The socials are catch up for drinks, lunches, dinners, birthdays, picnics, 10 pin bowling any other suggestions people may have. Current venues area’s Rockingham, Baldivis, Warnbro & Kwinana.You can find us and join on Facebook - Perth Southern Gate Rainbows or email perthsoutherngaterainbows@gmail.com PLAYGROUPS WITH PRIDE — Playgroups with Pride WA meets at the Derrick Ernst Neighbourhood centre, located at 42 Rudloc Drive Morley. This fully facilitated playgroup offers a supportive and friendly atmosphere for the LGBTQI community who have children or are thinking about starting a family, Have some fun with your children, relax and enjoy the company of others. We meet Mondays 9:30-11:30 and every other Sunday 9:30-11:30. Cost: $4 per family or $2 No child family. Please bring a piece of fruit and a hat for your child. Ph: 0406302264 Email: playgroupswithpridewa@gmail.com Find us on FB Pride WA Inc. — To lead by example in creating a world where inclusion and diversity are embraced and celebrated. Pride WA encourages the cultural expression, celebration and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and all people of diverse sexuality and gender living in Western Australia. We recognise that our collective strength lies in our diversity and willingness to embrace and respect the differences that exist both within our Pride community and the broader communities in which we live, work, love and celebrate. PRIDE WA stages events through the year, including their annual Arts and Culture festival PrideFEST, Pride PARADE and FAIRDY. Information can be found on www.pridewa.com.au or contact us; E: pride@pridewa.com.au, P: 9427 0836 PRIMETIMERS WA — If you are a mature gay or bisexual man, we are keen to welcome you to Prime Timers. The group meets at 2pm on the second Sunday of each month, at Lotteries House: 2 Delhi St, West Perth. PO Box 829, Mt. Lawley 6929. For more info go to www. primetimerswa.com or email: primetimers@ primtimerswa.com.

QLife – Counselling & referral — QLife is Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for people of diverse sex, genders and sexualities. QLife provides nation-wide, early intervention, peer supported telephone and web based services to support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people of all ages. Freecall: 1800 184 527 Time: 5.30pm to 10.30pm Web: www.qlife.org.au

RAINBOW LABOR — New members welcome to join this GLBTIQ focussed branch of the ALP. Branch meetings occur every month and we have a direct link to State Executive, and our own delegates to State Conference. Being involved in Rainbow Labor gives members the opportunity to have direct influence on the policies of the Australian Labor Party at a State and National Level. For further information please contact Nicole McKimmie, Secretary, Rainbow Labor on 0404391821. Go to e: rainbowlabor.branch@ walabor.org.au - www.groups.yahoo.com/ group/rainbow_labor_wa/ SAINT ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH — Open door worship 6pm Sundays. Welcome and affirmation for all GLBTI people. 259 Barker Road, Subiaco. 9381 1130. standrewsubi@ bigpond.com www.siriol.net/StAndrew secca (Sexuality Education Counselling Consultancy Agency) — Counselling for people with a disability, their partners, carers & family about relationships & sexuality.

Professional education & consultancy services available covering sexuality & disability. Fees may apply. Mon-Fri 9-5. City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi St West Perth WA 6005.

Ph 9420 7226 / Fx 9420 7229. e: admin@ secca.org.au — www.secca.org.au SEX WORKERS — Magenta offers support, education, info & referral services for F, M & T/G sex workers (private, escort, parlours, street). Peer-based, worker-friendly staff for confidential & anonymous phone, inhouse & outreach help/advice. Free clinic for STI screenings. Stock at reduced price to workers. Mon–Thu 9am–4pm. 9328 1387. e: sexworker@fpwa.org.au Transmen of Western Australia — A peer support network for FTM female assigned gender diverse people and their loved ones in Western Australia. P: Nick 0450 448 871 E:TransmenofWA@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TransmenofWA W: www.transmenofwa.org WA AIDS COUNCIL — Strengthening our community’s health and quality of life.

Provides a range of services for people living with HIV/AIDS, Counselling ( issues include HIV/AIDS, relationships, sexuality & gender) Needle and Syringe Exchange, Peer Education, workshops & STI screening for men who have sex with men. Other community education, prevention and training services offered. 664 Murray Street, West Perth, Admin: 08 9482 0000 AIDSline 9482 0044, Mensline 9322 8401 (Toll Free 1800 671 130) www.waaids.com email: waac@waaids.com WASUA (WA SUBSTANCE USER’S ASSOCIATION) — WASUA is WA’s state-wide, peer based Drug User Organisation that provides harm reduction, advocacy and peer education services to substance users. Services provided include a 7 day per week fixed site Needle Syringe Exchange Program, Health Clinic for STI/ BBV testing, pre and post test counselling, Hep A/B vaccinations, Hep C/HIV education, alcohol & other drug support and treatment referral, Drug user & Pharmacotherapy advocacy. Contact us Ph 9321-2877, 519 Murray Street Perth 6000, email: info@wasua.com.au WA GAY LEAGUE — Tenpin Bowling. Everyone is welcome. Sun from 11:00am at Warwick Superbowl. 12 Dugdale St, Warwick Grove. e: rayjc@iinet.net.au — www.wagl.org.au WA WANDERERS Mens Bushwalking — are a social walking group for gay guys and gay friendly guys who are keen to get outside and enjoy Western Australia’s countryside with an easy going and friendly group. 0415 249 265 www.wawanderers.com.au

To list a community group or service in the paper and online ph: 08 9371 9877 email: community@outinperth.com web: www.outinperth.com

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Can you identify these queer poets from throughout history using only these brief dossiers?

1. Born in Glasgow in 1955, I am the first woman and first openly LGBT individual to hold the position of Britain’s Poet Laureate.

2. Known simply by my title and surname, my status as an influential poet has stood for over a century.

During my life I have lived as a poet, a soldier and a nobleman.

4. Poet, playwright and author, I am remembered as much today for my flamboyance as for my work. I was publicly shamed, imprisoned and eventually exiled for living truthfully.

5. Born on the island of Lesbos, my name is still used to describe instances of female homosexuality.

3. Known as a pioneer of Modernist literature, my name is spoken during a song from Jonathan Larson’s most well-known piece of musical theatre.

6. Born in Massachusetts, I earned a reputation as a recluse. My work only became public when my sister released it upon my death.

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What is the first record/CD you What do you collect? Vans (The shoes, bought? Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill not the vehicles) What’s the best nightclub you’ve ever What is your favourite flavour? been to? Blow Pony in Portland, Oregon Caramel-Toffee

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Not becoming my father Where can you get a great breakfast?

The Moon Café (of course!)

What is your guilty pleasure? Binge How many pairs of shoes do you own? snacking What word do you say too much? I say facetious far too much. I have a warped 20 pairs. Actually maybe more…

What is your favourite place in the sense of humour If you were a drag queen what would world? Fiji Do you have a pet? No – I don’t have a your name be? Nonna Fiction (& she pet. If I did it would be a near dead dog, would be fierce) so that it wouldn’t be forever

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