Marina and the Diamonds
By heidimaier 21st May, 2012
The gorgeous Welsh-born singer Marina Diamandis is sitting in bed when Same Same chats to her. "It's not very nice outside and my bed is so warm!"
Dark times for Queensland
By chadstjames 20th May, 2012
Queensland's new LNP government is attacking the state's LGBTI communities, first with attempts to repeal Civil Unions, and this morning's announcement that it is completely cutting off funding to the state's only gay men's health organisation.
Eurovision's best dropouts of 2012
By nicholei 18th May, 2012
Hoerah! Here we are, with just over a week separating us from the glorious fabulousness that is the Eurovision Song Contest! Here's who won't be there...
Darren Hayes – the secret's out
By heidimaier 17th May, 2012
Like never before, Australian-born and world-famed musician Darren Hayes speaks candidly to Same Same about bittersweet fame, defeating his own monsters and enduring against bullies.
10 more gay films you must see
By davidb 15th May, 2012
Following up from our wildly popular article 10 gay films you must see, we recommend you head to your local DVD store to check out these off-beat tales of queer life.
Melbourne shouts for equality – "Are you listening, Julia?"
By Travis de Jonk 14th May, 2012
Cities across Australia rallied for marriage equality on Saturday, but Melbourne's protest again had by far the biggest turnout.
We're normal, and should be equal
By kyranwheatley 12th May, 2012
"It is crucial we achieve legal equality on all levels to take the wind out of homophobic sails. You do not have to say 'I hate gay people' to be homophobic. Denying them equality is enough."
Rally for Equal Love this Saturday
By SSHQ 11th May, 2012
Newly-out comedian and actress Magda Szubanski will add her voice to the nationwide fight for marriage equality this weekend – she'll appear at Melbourne's rally this Saturday May 12.
Grindr identity theft
By calebkristensen 10th May, 2012
Browsing around a gay app on his iPhone, Christopher Kam was surprised to discover his own face on someone else's profile...
Why the crazies might be doing us a favour
By Shannon B 9th May, 2012
"The opponents of equality, after being forced to concede battle after battle, are resorting to more and more extreme methods of protest."
Margie's the Biggest Loser winner!
By Matt Akersten 8th May, 2012
Margie's done it. Same Same chatted to the slimmed down openly gay winner of The Biggest Loser Australia, who has shed a whopping 73kgs.
The dark dreams of Kate Miller-Heidke
By heidimaier 7th May, 2012
"The chorus came to me and I half woke up, grabbed my phone, sang it, recorded it, and then fell straight back to sleep."
Same Same's first wedding
By Christian Taylor 4th May, 2012
They met in the Same Same forums, hooked up in person for the first time at our Shark Island party, now they’re tying the knot this weekend with our first Editor as best man! Rice and confetti at the ready – it’s Same Same’s first wedding...
Somebody that I used to know
By RBroome 3rd May, 2012
Can you be friends with an ex? Don't delude yourself, writes a lovelorn Renee. Do you agree with her conclusions?
My Big Brother audition – "Let the humiliation begin!"
By jamesbesanvalle 2nd May, 2012
New house, new housemates, new host, same concept – Big Brother returns in 2012 and the auditions attract thousands of hopefuls from around Australia. I went along to try my luck.
Mardi Gras answers your questions
By Matt Akersten 1st May, 2012
As Mardi Gras begins planning for next summer's 35th anniversary season, will its recent controversies be ironed out? "We're listening," the festival's crew tell Same Same.
Rick & Phillip's rainbow connection
By Tony Grant 30th Apr, 2012
"You're invited to attend Rick & Phil's wedding... whoa!? What the!!?? The Government won't allow it!!?? Okay...okay start again."
Sarah's sex secret
By RBroome 27th Apr, 2012
"It's a burden, emotionally, to carry, and you can’t help but feel a sort of shame. Even though it’s so common, no one talks about it."
