QNN provides communities across the country with the latest in local, national and international LGBTQIA+ news: Woman speaks out after alleged homophobic attack at McDonald’s in Illinois, Topless trans folks protest outside Downing Street in ‘deeply symbolic act, The glamour, pride & winners of the 11th Victorian Pride Awards, Josh Cavallo leaves A…

In early February of this year, we reviewed ‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’ which was screening at the Queer Screen Film Festival and is streaming now on DocPlay. This incredible film is a dazzling profile of an enduring gay icon and Hollywood survivor that was brought to the screen by David Bruce Klein, an Emmy-nominated producer, d…

Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie, and Missy in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss Randy Pitchford’s recent social media comments and other gaming news. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: Gearbox CEO’s online comments appeared first on Checkpoint.…

Nevena interviews Osman Faruqi was the culture news editor of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age between February 2022 and August 2024.] Previously he was Schwartz Media‘s head of audio, presenter of The Culture podcast, and editor of daily news podcast, 7am. He worked as the deputy editor of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation‘s ABC Life an…

Nevena and Osman talk to Samuel Cornell, PhD Candidate in Public Health, UNSW Sydney, ‘Extreme Online Masculinity and Fitness” Some of the topics covered are: How have figures like the Liver King and ultramarathon runners reshaped young men’s understanding of what it means to be “strong”? To what extent do social-media algorithms amplify extreme fi…

Nevena and Osman talk to Lucio Riberio, Leading AI advisor and Forbes Magazine Contributor– AI advances and what we should be excited about (or not!) Lucio has held senior executive roles at Optus, Nine, and Seven, founder of three tech businesses, a former lecturer at RMIT and Deakin. His consultancy work includes partnerships with Mercedes-Benz, …

Peter Khalil, join Nevena and Osman in Peter’s regular monthly slot, as they discuss the election result and his re-lection campaign, + his priorities as Assistant Minister for Defence. The post Saturday, 25th May, 2025: Peter Khalil, Labor Wills MP + Assistant Minister for Defence appeared first on Saturday Magazine.…

Nevena and Osman talk to Kieran Rooney, from The Age, about the State Budget. Kieran Rooney is a Victorian state political reporter at The Age. Image courtesy of the The Age. The post Saturday, 24th May, 2025: Kieran Rooney – The Age – VIC State Budget Analysis appeared first on Saturday Magazine.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, Asexual, Ally, LGBT, GLBT, LGBT+, LGBTQ, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+

Nevena and Osman talk to Vicki Ward, Labor Minister for Equality: latest in the Equality portfolio, Budget discussion. The post Saturday, 24th May, 2025: Vicki Ward, Labor Minister for Equality: latest in the Equality portfolio. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, Asexual, Ally, LGBT, GLBT, LGBT+, LGBTQ, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+

This week Nevena is in the hosting hotseat along with Pakistani-born Australia, political and entertainment journalist, Osman Faruqi, Their first guest for the week was Aiv Puglielli, Greens MLC for North Eastern Metro, as they discussed the State Victoria Budgets handed down by the Allen government and many more topics. The post Saturday, 24th May…

It’s Hollywood scoop o’clock! Peter Reynolds brings his sass this week as he uncovers what’s so hot it hurts—and what’s so last season it’s embarrassing. Are you ready to catch this week’s highlights? Walton Goggins’ wife has commented on the romance rumours between White Lotus stars Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood. Justin Bieber once told his wi…

Danke Österreich! The Eurovision trophy was lifted by JJ, after getting over the line in a nailbiting 2025 Grand Final. Michael and Io turn the clocks back to celebrate all things Austria at Eurovision, ever since ORF’s first entry in 1957. Experience the ups, the downs, the non-qualifications, the withdrawals and the wins through this special winn…

We speak with volunteers about their experiences with Thorne Harbour Health in Melbourne and SAMESH in South Australia in light of National Volunteer Week. Since the founding of Thorne Harbour Health in 1983, volunteers have been at the heart of the organisation’s work delivering vital health services. National Volunteer Week, as well as the LGBTIQ…

Join Elliot, Luke, and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they look back at what gaming was like 10 years ago. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post A 10-year gaming retrospective appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB

QNN provides communities across the country with the latest in local, national and international LGBTQIA+ news: Paris unveils a memorial to LGBTQ+ victims of Nazi regime and other persecutions, New pride bench unveiled after last one set on fire, Queer Voices Shine on 2025 Fogarty Literary Award Shortlist, On a day to fight homophobia – French socc…

For this Out Takes, we looked at a new television show and two films that explore the process of coming out, homophobia, toxic masculinity and accepting who you really are. First up, we looked at ‘Overcompensating’ which is streaming now on Prime Video and is a college-set ensemble comedy about the wild, chaotic journey of Benny (Benito Skinner), a…

Join Elliot, Luke, and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about a Super Smash Bros dating app, Fortnite, and other crazy gaming news. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: A super smash bros dating app appeared first on Checkpoint.…

From box office smashes to celeb clashes, Peter Reynolds has the inside scoop on all the Hollywood highs and LA lows. Get ready to gossip! This week’s highlights include Taylor Swift being subpoenaed as a witness in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s ongoing legal battle; Miley Cyrus reuniting with her estranged dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, at a party cele…

Macca and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Frances Atkinson, an avid reader, freelance writer, book reviewer (The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald) and works as a Media Adviser. The Language of Limbs by Australian Dylin Hardcastle Open, Heaven by Sean Hewitt and Queer Classic: Tales of the City by Amistead Maupin, which has been re-released to …

Aftershocks: Nolan and the Holocaust is an exhibition of paintings by Australian artist Sidney Nolan presented by Melbourne Holocaust Museum. The collection includes 56 works of Nolan’s 1961 paintings of Auschwitz victims and, exhibited for the first time, his later works depicting the Ravensbrück women’s Holocaust camp. Sidney Nolan’s engagement w…

Joining us are the brilliant minds behind the Queer Cities exhibition at Melbourne Design Week – welcome Professors Gene Bawden and Jess Berry from Monash University! Queer Cities is an exhibition that addresses issues of LGBTIQA+ inclusion through spatial interventions that preserve queer heritage — past, present and future. Visualising LGBTIQA+ v…

Nina was elected to the Legislative Assembly in November 2022, and is the Parliamentary Secretary for Education. She previously served as a member of the Legislative Council from 2018-22, where she... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 17th, May, 2025: Richard Keane – CEO, Living Positive Victoria & Nina Taylor-ALP, State Member, Albert Park appeared fir…

Rachel Westaway is the Liberal Member for Prahran, elected in February 2025. With a background in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and as former Assistant Freedom of Information Commissioner for Victoria,... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 17th, May, 2025: Rachel Westaway MP – Liberal Member for Prahran appeared first on Saturday Magazine.…

Kicking off the show is a passionate advocate for health equity and social justice – re-elected Member for Cooper and newly-appointed Assistant Minister for Social Services and Assistant Minister for... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 17th, May, 2025: Ged Kearney MP – Federal Member for Cooper-Assist Min for Indigenous Health; Assist. Min. for Health …

Macca and Kenny Hill are in the hosting seats this week as they dissect the week that was in news, views, reviews, politics and the still on going election results. The post Saturday 17th, May, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca and Kenny appeared first on Saturday Magazine.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, Asexual, Ally, LGBT, GLBT, LGBT+, LGBTQ, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+

After months of drama, backflips, cartwheels, protests and personnel changes, we’ve arrived at our final destination: The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Michael and Io roll up their sleeves to preview the six auto qualifiers and share their thoughts on the 26 songs in the running to claim the (currently unbroken) glass trophy. The…

Every year, JOY 94.9’s Radiothon brings us together to celebrate, support, and sustain LGBTQIA+ voices in media. This year’s theme, ‘Stronger Together’, is a rallying call: in a world of daily challenges, unity empowers us to amplify our voices and build a brighter, more inclusive future. This year, the Geeks Out and Out Takes teams joined forces f…

The team indulge in some LGBTIQA+ sexual health trivia in light of JOY Radiothon. Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing at joy.org.au/wellwellwell. If there’s something you’d like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at [email protected] Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events …

Join the entire Checkpoint crew in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they celebrate JOY Radiothon with fun games, trivia, and improv. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Radiothon 2025 appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB