Category: Opinion

Dec 02
Healthy Food Eateries

All of a sudden it feels like everyone is following some kind of healthy eating plan. Keto, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy free, No-refined sugar – everyone seems to be thinking more about what works best for their body and that can’t be a bad thing. The food market is responding with health products available […]

Dec 01
The Editor’s Oink!

It has been an insanely eventful month, from the our cover star Olympic rower Robbie Manson’s essay about his coming out experience becoming headline news to the sad passing of author Leslie Feinberg, who was best known for her ground breaking novel Stone Butch Blues. I know it was a favourite of amazing news editor Levi Joule […]

Dec 01
Opinion: Victoria State Election Result a Big Win for GLBT Victorians

Levi Joule examines the outcome of this weekend’s Victoria state election and explains what the new Labor government will mean for GLBT Victorians. After just one term of Coalition rule, Victoria’s state election result has produced a new Labor government. As well as the traditional battle between Labor and the conservative Coalition, there has also […]

Nov 30
Princess to Queen Finals – Family Bar and Club

Friday night hailed the crowning of Princess to Queen 2014, the contestants were fierce, their outfits outrageous but there was only one winner on the night. After some camp stage action and bucket shaking for world AIDs day Miss Carmen Dioxide took home the crown, congrats girl! Photos | Evan Donnelly Fri 28 Nov

Nov 28
Ask Agony Aunt Lisa – The Work Christmas Party

Rainbow Counsellor Lisa Michelle is here to help with your problems. Q. Our office party is coming up, and the invitation includes partners. I don’t have a boyfriend, but there’s a guy I’ve met recently who I like. Should I ask him? A. Why not? Life is short. Just be aware you don’t know him that […]

Nov 25
Ask Agony Aunt Lisa – Surviving a Lonely “festive” Season

Rainbow Counsellor Lisa Michelle is here to help with your problems. Q. I hate this time of year. It seems the epitome of the harsh reality that is mine when people put the focus on family. I’ve been living as a woman for the last 7 months, but my family rejected me when I began my transition. […]

Nov 20
Foodie Bites: Market Stall of the Month – Al’s Deli

We love the Al’s Deli market stall at La Cigale, a mobile part of his successful cafe on Upper Queen street. This Canadian makes his own bagels and brioche and smokes his own salmon and other cured treats. The results are divine, especially the to-die-for bread and croissant butter pudding with salted caramel sauce. Check […]

Nov 18
Foodie Bites: Misters

The day we checked out this pretty city newcomer the queues were out the door and for good reason. Misters is one of the new healthier establishments around town providing food which is both nutritious and super tasty. We loved the spiralised Daikon, Zucchini and Carrot Noodles with Snowpeas, Sesame and Vietnamese dressing topped with […]