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How the histories of Mardi Gras and gay tourism in Australia are intertwined

Within a little more than a decade following the 1978 riot, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival and Parade ...

The term ‘LGBTI’ confuses desire, behaviour and identity – it’s time for a rethink

Desire, behaviour and identity are distinct, and do not always overlap. AAP/David Moir The rise of sexually transmissible diseases made front-page news in The Age, which tried...

Sunday essay: the myth of the ancient Greek ‘gay utopia’

The Fall of the Titans, Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem, circa 1590. Wikimedia In recent years, we have seen significant advances won for LGBT rights through...

How the same-sex marriage vote will impact on human rights and democracy

Supporters of the ‘yes’ vote celebrate the result at a street party outside the Victorian Trades Hall in Melbourne. AAP Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s promise...

The road to same-sex marriage support has been long – and the fight isn’t over yet

People celebrate the results of the same-sex marriage postal survey in Melbourne. AAP Image/Luis Enrique Ascui Wednesday's same-sex marriage survey results represent a moment...

Australians vote overwhelmingly to legalise same-sex marriage

Supporters of same-sex marriage in Melbourne celebrate the Yes result. David Crosling/AAP Australia should have same-sex marriage legalised by Christmas after an overwhelming 61.6%...

What economics has to say about same-sex marriage

If people want commodities like: love, company, doing tasks together, they are better off if marriage is permitted. David Crosling/AAP Love and companionship make...

Marriage Equality – Why a YES vote is important

An Editorial Now the papers for the non-binding vote on marriage equality have started to be delivered and with them, comes a very important decision. Do...

Marriage vote : how advocacy ads exploit our emotions in divisive debates

The ‘Yes’ campaign’s first ad focused on the evidential flaws with the ‘No’ campaign’s ads. The same-sex marriage debate in Australia was always bound...

Queen’s Birthday Street Party – St Kilda

THIS SUNDAY 11 June 2017 all eyes will be on Fitzroy Street, St Kilda .... and this time, for all the right reasons! The Gatwick...
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Secret Chelsea Nightlife Spots in London

As the sun sets, London reveals a more secretive side. This is where exclusive night spots come alive, hidden away from the public eye....

TWIST & SHOUT – A SALUTE TO 50’s & 60’s ROCK n ROLL performed by the William Brothers

MEMO MUSIC HALL Friday 10 May, 2024 TWIST & SHOUT A SALUTE TO 50's & 60's ROCK n ROLL An International Tribute Celebrating The Hits of The Rock n...

Enjoying a Cozy Night in With Japanese Takeaway in Hastings

Imagine the scene: the rain softly tapping against your window, the warmth of your cozy blanket enveloping you, and the tantalizing aroma of freshly...

Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972.  Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry. Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.