Trans director AP Pobjoy on sharing high schoolers' stories on their terms
with Liz Fouldes
Culture
Loud and Queer: how people relate to the LGBTQ community in 2022
Personal, profound and wholly unique: connection to the queer community is different for everyone. Some don't quite know where they fit. Others are very certain. Many are on their own dynamic and evolving journey.
We've spoken to queer change makers and culture shapers from around Australia
Joan and the Giants' Grace Newton-Wordsworth on 'Cool Kid' and belonging
Perth/Boorloo-based queer artist Grace Newton-Wordsworth fronts band Joan and the Giants, performing new release 'Cool Kid' in Melbourne this month. The charged single charts the aftermath of coming out - one of the scariest things Newton-Wordsworth's ever done. She reflected on her upbringing, connection to
Musician Sarah Yagki on 'Alone,' representation and disadvantage
Sydney/Eora-based queer artist Sarah Yagki invites listeners into her dark and cinematic world with her latest single 'Alone'. Born in Australia but staying true to her Lebanese heritage, Sarah is quickly showing her capability to write uniquely emotive songs. She spoke about her background and developing her
'Dear Prudence' author Daniel M. Lavery on delivering home truths
Daniel M. Lavery's advice has been read by millions during his turn as Slate's agony aunt at the helm of its Dear Prudence column. He's now in Melbourne to give people a peek behind the scenes with his namesake book. Lavery shares how to
Musician Cecilia Brandolini on new track 'Stay' and queer empowerment
Freemantle/Walyalup, WA-based queer artist Cecilia Brandolini released her single ‘Stay’ this week. The alt-pop track charts the artist’s relationship with her first girlfriend. Cecilia says ‘Stay’ gave her a chance to self reflect, and shared her experience trying to create change in the music industry.
Journalist Mishelle Tongco on showing off Filipino food in Melbourne's west
Feeling hungry? Filipino food culture is on the rise in Melbourne’s western suburbs, with second-generation immigrants introducing locals to the cuisine. Reporter Mishelle Tongco explains the trend and shares why it's so impactful to her.