A series of Friday night filmic feasts showcasing cinema with bite: edgy movies and fan favourites that unnerve, push buttons, ask questions, or simply look good on the big screen!
Each event includes a performance and introduction to the film from series host Venus Mantrap, local drag artist and culture warrior.
The 2026 program spans eleven Friday nights starting from February through to December, featuring Susan Seidelman’s punk-infused comedies, Coen brothers’ noir thrillers and Kathryn Bigelow’s dystopian visions.
Each screening is carefully selected to celebrate cult cinema in…
Mark Latham, who is currently an independent member of the NSW Legislative Council after being dumped by One Nation, has been ordered to pay $100K to fellow parliament member Alex Greenwich for unlawfully vilifying and sexually harassing him online.
Come To Daddy, an LGBTQIA+ venue in Brisbane’s West End, was recently vandalised in an attack that targeted its pride bunting outside. Staff said someone set their pride flag display on fire.
Emmanuelle Mattana’s Trophy Boys explores toxic masculinity and feminism through the backdrop of high school debating in a private boys’ school. Since its 2022 debut, it has consistently captivated audiences with its dark comedy, selling out crowds, winning Best New Work at the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards and garnering multiple Green Room Award nominations.
If you’ve been hearing whispers about Doxy-PEP lately, you’re not alone. It’s one of the newer additions to the sexual health toolkit, offering some people more flexibility in how they look after their sexual health.
Doxy-PEP stands for doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis. It involves taking a single 200mg dose of doxycycline (usually two 100mg tablets) within 72 hours after sex. Done correctly, it can reduce your chances of getting syphilis and chlamydia by around 70-90%. It’s not a catch-all, though; it doesn’t prevent HIV and isn’t very effective against gonorrhoea.
So, who’s it for? R…
One thing no one has ever accused Kirsty Webeck of is being lost for words. After a huge 2025 Australian tour, Kirsty is back to show you that the words just keep flowing and that they’re always hilarious.
'If you’re looking for comedy that’s smart, warm and genuinely funny without being mean-spirited or cynical, Lost for Words is an easy recommendation and a must-see.' ★★★★½ The Perth Diary
As seen on The Oxfam Gala 2026, Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee and Question Everything, and as heard on ABC Radio's Thank God It’s Friday with Charlie Pickering. Grab some tickets and come d…
ONLY POLITICIANS GET SECOND CHANCES. 8 November, 2016: A young man receives a letter. 12 November, 2016: A young man's phone rings. 27 February 2024. A politician rises in the House of Representatives and drafts his legacy. Elsewhere, a former journalist watches on and knows it's not the whole story.
After many years of lobbying for change, the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has finally moved to gender-neutral assessments from April 20, expanding eligibility for more gay, bisexual and transgender donors. A long-overdue step toward a fairer system.
THIS ARTICLE AT A GLANCE
New rules allow more gay and bisexual men to donate blood and plasma.
Eligibility is now based on individual risk rather than sexual orientation.
People in monogamous relationships can donate plasma without waiting.
Lifeblood states safety standards and testing protocols remain unchanged.
The change follows sim…
