A thread for the GLBTI canberra community [Archive]

moviefan84

18th April 2011, 07:21 PM

As there isn't a canberra forum, a couple of same same members have helped as they have suggested to post a thread for canberrans, which is what I have done. If you are part of the GLBTI community or are family or freinds of anyone that is living in or outside the capital, why not participate in this thread. It can be about canberra or any topic you wish to discuss, you can discuss it here as if it is a regular forum.

faeriegoddess

18th April 2011, 08:35 PM

good move moviefan!
I'm not a Canberran, though I did live in Fyshwick for a while, some years back (don't ask). I just wanted to lend a supportive post to the thread. =)

moviefan84

21st April 2011, 09:17 PM

good move moviefan!
I'm not a Canberran, though I did live in Fyshwick for a while, some years back (don't ask). I just wanted to lend a supportive post to the thread. =)

Thanks for the supportive post.

TheOldie

21st April 2011, 09:29 PM

I wanted to say goodluck as well but looks like you are the only gay in the village :)

Gloomis666

21st April 2011, 10:23 PM

forum does not seem to go beyond Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
not sure why?

faeriegoddess

21st April 2011, 11:22 PM

no, there are sections for adelaide, perth and darwin... just that the perception of the average australian gay doesn't go beyond sydney, melbourne and brisbane.

Gloomis666

21st April 2011, 11:31 PM

no, there are sections for adelaide, perth and darwin... just that the perception of the average australian gay doesn't go beyond sydney, melbourne and brisbane.
yes well it is up to those in the area/state to contribute, maybe the fact is more about local influences.
Of which these states have none from SS.

faeriegoddess

22nd April 2011, 12:31 AM

none? yeah, don't go around saying that in front of the bunch of people from those places, many of whom are my friends. just go away already.

moviefan84

26th April 2011, 06:03 PM

I wanted to say goodluck as well but looks like you are the only gay in the village :)

Yeah perhaps I should start wearing over the top outfit's and declair myself the only gay in the village :rolleyes:

hazyinseptember

26th April 2011, 10:06 PM

I know for a fact your not the only gay in canberra :)

But keep at it and get some people together on here.. Its what i had to do to get a Brisbane Forum going...

moviefan84

29th April 2011, 10:14 PM

It seems to be a ghost town of canberrans on the same same site of late. There seemed to be a number of us on the site not that long ago, perhaps alot of them had given up.

hazyinseptember

30th April 2011, 10:15 AM

The other thing is that having a forum for a state does not instantly make it used either.. I mean check out the Perth forum.. its pretty slow.

If your really passionate about it why dont you rangle 10-15 of your buddies in and get them to post a request to open a canberra forum? Post it on your facebook or something maybe?

good luck!

dracon388

17th May 2011, 11:40 AM

*wave* I'm here.

Canberra does have a small but active community - if you're not already join the actQUEER mailing list - it'll keep you in the know.

Matt Akersten

17th May 2011, 03:23 PM

moviefan84

17th May 2011, 07:33 PM

*wave* I'm here.

Canberra does have a small but active community - if you're not already join the actQUEER mailing list - it'll keep you in the know.

*wave back* Another canberran. :)
I was starting to think that I was the only one still on same same, it's good to know I was wrong. I joind the mailing list not long ago, so it's keeping me informed what is going on in canberra.

moviefan84

17th May 2011, 07:38 PM

An article related to gay hook-ups around the capital appeared in the Canberra Times recently:

Landmarks on gay sexcruise site

CANBERRA landmarks, public toilets and even a community centre gym have been labelled gay ''cruising'' areas by a website aimed at homosexual and bisexual men.

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/landmarks-on-gay-sexcruise-site/2163394.aspx

I find these types of articles which spring up every now and then to be a bit unnecessary. A commenter on gay Yahoo group ACTqueer agrees:

"While the journalist was responsible enough not to name the sites, the fact the editors thought this was newsworthy is appalling.

"This kind of non-journalism seems more reminiscent of 1960s witch hunts. The fact it was published just two days before the International Day Against Homophobia points to the need for ongoing activism and to never be complacent about the freedoms we enjoy, and that so many proud Lesbians, Gay men, Trans* and Queer activists before us have fought for."

Why on earth would they even publish this in the canberra times in the first place? Gutter journalism nothing more.

Virgindirk

17th May 2011, 11:12 PM

Why on earth would they even publish this in the canberra times in the first place? Gutter journalism nothing more.

There were similar stories in tassie newspapers a couple of months ago that went on pin point exactly which parks,beaches etc that were known to be gay beats and encouraging anyone noticing any individuals 'acting suspiciously' to contact the police. However the locations featured in the story were also well known hotspots for drug dealing, hooning,vandalism and even straight couples having sex but those sorts of unsavoury activities didn't even rate a mention. Go figure...

dracon388

24th May 2011, 03:00 PM

*wave back* Another canberran. :)
I was starting to think that I was the only one still on same same, it's good to know I was wrong. I joind the mailing list not long ago, so it's keeping me informed what is going on in canberra.

Note to self: check this thread more;

Upcoming Canberra Business:

Marriage Rally this Saturday [28th May] 1pm Petrie Plaza

Fiery Rainbows 3.0 [Alternative Entertainment Night, Drag Queens + Music], The Red Herring in the City, June 4th 7pm Onwards.

moviefan84

24th May 2011, 08:21 PM

Note to self: check this thread more;

Upcoming Canberra Business:

Marriage Rally this Saturday [28th May] 1pm Petrie Plaza

Fiery Rainbows 3.0 [Alternative Entertainment Night, Drag Queens + Music], The Red Herring in the City, June 4th 7pm Onwards.

Thank's for the info dracon388.

Matt Akersten

2nd June 2011, 02:40 PM

FYI!

The AIDS Action Council is going to consult with men who have sex with men in the ACT by running a series of focus groups that will help direct the future of health & safety campaigns and advertising in the ACT. We want to talk to a range of people from the community.

Focus groups will start in June and take place at Westlund House. Dates and times will be arranged closer to the focus groups.

We will be running focus groups from June. Each focus group will last for 90 minutes and each participant will receive compensation of $50.00 for your time. This is an opportunity to influence our work for the next couple of years.

To express your interest, please e-mail Keiran on keiran@aidsaction.org.au and we'll be in touch with more information. Expressions of interest close Friday 10 June.

dracon388

7th June 2011, 03:04 PM

June 17th: Fruitloops at Felt Bar Manuka - Drag shows at Midnight.

July 2nd: Canberra Gay and Lesbian Qwire performance night [google qwire for more]

Usual Cube business floating about as well :)

Wade85

9th June 2011, 12:52 AM

And of cause should you ever just want a chat or some further info to add to your list of CBR GLBTI contacts there are over 200 AFP Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers floating around this nation, not to mention a sizable chunk of them are based in the 'Berra.

http://www.afp.gov.au/jobs/diversity/gay-and-lesbian-liaison-officers.aspx
GLLO@ afp.gov.au

moviefan84

22nd June 2011, 06:21 PM

Another way to find out what is going on in canberra it seems is the monthly mag Fuse, a free magazine for GLBT canbarrans.

dracon388

28th June 2011, 03:28 PM

Another way to find out what is going on in canberra it seems is the monthly mag Fuse, a free magazine for GLBT canbarrans.

Bi Monthly now :) - but its a great little mag, most commonly found at dendy in the city, or outside JB-Hi-Fi

^_^

I'm one of the photographers :D

Matt Akersten

28th June 2011, 03:37 PM

Someone gave me a FUSE yesterday. I was impressed with it, the design is fresh, and there were some great articles. The photos were good too, dracon. xx

moviefan84

28th June 2011, 05:12 PM

Bi Monthly now :) - but its a great little mag, most commonly found at dendy in the city, or outside JB-Hi-Fi

^_^

I'm one of the photographers :D

Ooops, sorry about that, :o was wondering why it took so long for the recent issue to come out, usualy get it at JB-Hi-Fi. Have to agree great mag, great photos by the way. :)

dracon388

29th June 2011, 01:01 PM

@Matt: I'll pass the compliments on to ED will make him smile for sure :)

And thanks for the flattery ^_^ haha.

And yeah, it went bi-monthly starting this year, but I think it's led to some stronger content as well ^_^.

Also In Canberra news:

The QWIRE event is a sell out for the 2nd! Which is awesome, and the end of year performance is aimed at 3rd of December night and 4th of December matinee.

Another Marriage Rally on the 13th of Aug, which sadly I won't be at to do photos, I got a 30th!

Not much else on that I know about yet ^_^

Matt Akersten

5th July 2011, 09:44 PM

Hey guys, just so you know... it's short notice but I'll be in Canberra tomorrow, pretty busy all day with meetings but free in the evening I think. Would be keen to catch up with anyone interested. I haven't spent much timein the capital yet and wouls love to explore a little!

Tigerland

6th July 2011, 09:04 PM

Seeing as the Melbourne thread does bugger all, you may as well take over that and rename it the Canberra thread.

dracon388

11th July 2011, 03:16 PM

I sent this through ACTqueer but thought it might have a home here too :)

Hey Everyone,

So Canberra has done something cool for once, and there is an outdoor Ice Skating rink set up in the City for most of July.

I thought it'd be really cool to get a big group together to go out and maybe do some ice skating together and do our best Johnny Weir impressions, or perhaps earlier in the night if there is more interest for that.

The night session has lights and music, all disco style so I'm told.

Invite anyone you think would be interested ^_^.

You can buy tickets online to secure a spot in advance as there is no guarantee on the night. (check your booking time): http://starsonice.com.au/soi_web/events_sitc.html

It's $25 which is a bit more expensive than say Phillip, but it's not every day we have the chance to do something cool like this.

If there's enough interest in doing it, I might show up in Drag! Now that'd be a sight to see, Queens on Ice!

If no-ones up for it, I’ll be dancing on my own *tear*

Thoughts My Friends??

Mwah! ♥

Douglas J.R.

http://www.inthecitycanberra.com.au/skate/

dracon388

11th July 2011, 04:08 PM

I sent this through ACTqueer but thought it might have a home here too :)

Also just realizing I think I missed a date on this invite, the 23rd. :)

Wade85

20th August 2011, 11:39 PM

An article related to gay hook-ups around the capital appeared in the Canberra Times recently:

Landmarks on gay sexcruise site

CANBERRA landmarks, public toilets and even a community centre gym have been labelled gay ''cruising'' areas by a website aimed at homosexual and bisexual men.

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/landmarks-on-gay-sexcruise-site/2163394.aspx

I find these types of articles which spring up every now and then to be a bit unnecessary. A commenter on gay Yahoo group ACTqueer agrees:

"While the journalist was responsible enough not to name the sites, the fact the editors thought this was newsworthy is appalling.

"This kind of non-journalism seems more reminiscent of 1960s witch hunts. The fact it was published just two days before the International Day Against Homophobia points to the need for ongoing activism and to never be complacent about the freedoms we enjoy, and that so many proud Lesbians, Gay men, Trans* and Queer activists before us have fought for."
The thing I find most outrageous about the CT article 1) their facts are wrong, in the ACT and surrounds there are 42 Beats (Squirt.org, May 2011) secondly there are 10 times more criminal activity in the immediate area around beats relating to drug use and traffic / hook complaints. This journalist is known for the articles she writes, and not in a positive way - they all have a sexual slant. The team in the office I was in recently described her as a ' Sex on a sunday morning, missionary style only' type... Interesting.. I did not want that visual.

MyHorseLikesYou

23rd August 2011, 12:59 AM

moviefan84

23rd August 2011, 10:47 PM

Finally been checkng out some more of the site (only joined a short while back & don't get too much time on www).

I'm not a Canberran being in Cooma, but Canberra is where I head to hit the clubs & shop (sometimes) etc. Albeit, rarely these days. Does that count?

Kudos on creating the thread even if it does seem a bit light atm. Should get there eventually I hope.

Thank you for your response, yeah anyone is welcome to participate in the thread, including visitors or people who have never been to the capital are most welcome. Yeah it seems not many canberrans seem to participate in the forums much, but i'm rather surprised that the thread is still going, thanks to regular posters who contribute, hopefully it does pick up later on. :)

dracon388

12th September 2011, 05:23 PM

Small News;

Bushdance is all but Confirmed for November 19th

Canberra Fairday is November 5th.

Work is picking up with the two Canberra Mardi gras groups, so I'll post updates on the one I'm involved with.

And Cube Nightclubs 6th Birthday is this Friday night.

<3

barabin

12th September 2011, 05:25 PM

OMG so going to Bushdance.

I loved going out in Canberra when I was younger. So many nice people!

moviefan84

12th September 2011, 07:17 PM

I am thinking of going to the fairday this year, Hopefully I won't be busy with work that day .

dracon388

14th September 2011, 12:06 PM

Bushdance is basically Canberra's only gay tourism event...

And it's awesome ^_^

MyHorseLikesYou

23rd September 2011, 07:28 PM

Can't say Bushdance is really my scene but looks like I'll be hitting Fairday this year.

moviefan84

5th October 2011, 06:06 PM

I was thinking of going to the bush dance, but I seriously doubt I will be able to make it this year. Still planning of going to the fair day (if I am not busy) this year.

dracon388

6th October 2011, 01:30 PM

You can help us out at Mardi Gras!

http://www.daisytickets.com/Event/Canberra-FANDANGLE-tickets-Oct.aspx?EventTimeId=247

<3

dracon388

1st November 2011, 05:06 PM

FREE EVENT!

Need a way to bounce back from Bushdance?

Capital Queers’ next fundraising event is “Drag Out Ya Sausage - Family Fun and Picnic Day”, which will be a free event held in Glebe Park in the City on November 20, 2011 from 11am-4pm.

Sausage Sizzle and Soft Drinks begin from noon, featuring bubbly soda and Drag Queer certified sausage, it's the perfect way to recover from the night before, or just come out and spend some time tossing a Frisbee with Canberra's Queer community.

Donation bucks will be around on the day to pitch in towards the Capital Queers Mardi Gras float fund.

More entertainment to be announced closer towards the date.

http://douglasjrobinson.com/dracon388/dragoutyasausageposterweb.jpg