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Doco screening Wednesday night

The fundraiser screening of the documentary about the homophobic bashing of Craig Gee and Shane Brennen will be held on on Wednesday night (Dec 3), a year after the attack. The film crew who followed the reactions of the gay and lesbian community and the response by police and politicians are ... Read more
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Buy a Red Ribbon as a sign of support or make a donation at www.aidstrust.com.au. With over 16,700 Australians living with HIV today, chances are you know someone who has been affected by the virus. Monday, December 1 is World AIDS Day.
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Community came first this week, as the Star's photographs went to the Walk for AIDS at the domain, the memorial for 78er Lance Gowland, and followed up with the Mr Gay Australia competition at Flinders. They also went to Fruits in Suits at Slide, Underbears at Phoenix and a practice session of Sydney's own swim squad Wet Ones.
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WORLD AIDS DAY
1 December 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. Volunteer to sell ribbons, or come along to the many events that will be held to remember whose have died, and raise money to support those living with HIV/AIDS.
www.worldaidsdaynsw.org.auACCEPTANCE MASS
A World Aids Day remembrance mass for gay Catholics and their friends and families will be held on Friday 28 November, 8pm at St Canice's Catholic Church in Kings Cross.
www.gaycatholic.com.auGAMMA
GAMMA, a support group for married men who have sex with men, meets in secure confidential and non-sexual surroundings at the ACON building, 9 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills, on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 8pm. There is also a support line, Monday-Friday 6-10 pm, on 9267 4000.
www.gamma.org.auGAY BUSINESS
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association hosts Lemons With a Twist on the first Friday of each month and Fruits in Suits on the third Thursday of each month, at Slide.
www.sglba.com.auQUEERSCREEN
Lovers of gay cinema are encouraged to become a member of Queerscreen, Sydney’s premier gay and lesbian film festival body.
www.queerscreen.com.au
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