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Central Station Strap on your heels and pour yourself a Cosmo as for the first time on DVD, Stonewall Hotel presents the Campest Clips Ever! Join celebrity presenters Maxi Shield & Candy Box as they take you on a hilarious ride through some of the campest moments in music video history. Whether its George Michaels tiny hot pants, Cyndi Laupers outrageous fashion or Frankies leather-clad boys that got banned around the world, theres more deliciously flamboyant moments than an Elton John birthday party. Loaded with plenty of attitude, bitchiness, dresses & wigs, its one big party in pink, sequined box! So get your fingers working and email getfree@qmagazine.com.au OR sms 0429 88 QMAG with campest clips in the subject line to play. We have five copies to give away. The DVD will be available from mid this month. Have a read of the interview we did with the girls later in this Issue.

Grooming Simplified Atlanta based catalogue and internet skincare retailer, Grooming Simplified introduces its newest product - Ochos Rios Sunless Tanning Mist. Ochos Rios is a self tanning mist that creates the look of a tropical tan without the sun and without the pitfalls of traditional self tanners. Simply airbrush on the brown water-based tanning mist and the results are instantly noticeable and instantly sexy. Ochos Rios was designed so that you can see where you are applying the product, therefore giving you the ability to control where it goes and how much you apply - thus avoiding the typical mistakes in applying self tanning products. With a sweet almond scent, Ochos Rios doesnt smell like your typical and recognizable “fake tanners. Ochos Rios, named after the Caribbean city, is designed to be noticeably different than most self tanning products on the market today,” said Joshua Harrell, CEO and Founder of Grooming Simplified - a Red Diamond Worldwide Company. Ochos Rios Self Tanning Mist is available at www.GroomingSimplified.com So get your fingers working and email getfree@qmagazine.com.au OR sms 0429 88 QMAG with grooming simplified in the subject line to play and look your tanned best this winter. We have five bottles to give away.

Doc Johnson Adult novelty mega-manufacturer Doc Johnson has released its newest product for men seeking the ultimate orgasm - the Pro Pal™ Man’s Pleasure Wand - a non-vibrating version of the original, is a male prostate tool that effectively massages the prostate and perineum simultaneously, allowing the user to reach new heights in pleasure. Cast in phthalate-free ABS plastic, the Pro Pal™ features a bulbous head designed to provide maximum prostate stimulation. As safe as it is satisfying, the toy also includes a convenient ring shaped pull-handle for ease of movement. “Our Pleasure Wand line has always done exceedingly well among the male demographic,” says Chad Braverman, Doc Johnsons Director of Product Development and Licensing. “This latest version is the first non-vibrating Pleasure Wand toy we have created, yet its larger head is designed to provide a one of a kind stimulation. Based on the success of our previous releases, we are expecting this to be a hot item for men.” The Pro Pal™ Man’s Pleasure Wand marks the third such release from Doc Johnson. The toy is available in two colours: matte black and high-polished white and we have five up for grabs. So work those fingers and email getfree@qmagazine.com.au OR sms 0429 88 QMAG with doc johnson in the subject line to play [with yourself hehehe].

Ric Trent Local Melbourne artist Ric Trent has just released his debut track So Pretty a brilliantly catchy and uplifting pop electronic track. He has a sound and look that is bound to grab anyones interest. So Pretty is a cleverly crafted song about the power of instant infatuation. The song captures the listener with its excellent blend of pop melody and catchy chorus. Ric performed his EP as part of the 2008 MIDSUMMA Festival and is receiving rave reviews of his track on JOY 94.9. The EP is the result of collaboration between 2 of Australia’s most talented new producers Gerard Sidhu and Lionel Towers, polished by one of Australia’s best, Paul Wiltshire known for his work with Australian Idols, who was the executive producer on this project. To try your luck at winning one of five eps we have to give away, email getfree@qmagazine.com.au OR sms 0429 88 QMAG with ric trent in the subject line.

Time is Fleeting

People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA Victoria) celebrated its 20th Anniversary last month with two separate functions: Planet Positive and a Dinner - both at the Stingo Hotel. The latter of which was attended by the Honourable Minister for Health, Daniel Andrews. I am grateful to the Minister for taking time out of his hectic schedule to be there with us, and thank him, from the bottom of my heart, for his kind words about our organisation and its work advocating for the positive community of this State. A special thanks also to David Menadue who walked the invited guests through a history of the organisation. I am honoured to be the President and incredibly proud of the organisation’s achievements.

On the 13th and 14th of June I attended the Brisbane Pride Festivities. Wally Cowin invited me to speak at “Travel Talk” held on the Friday Night at the Spring Hill Hotel (where I stayed in a lovely room for the duration) hosted by the Brisbane Gay & Lesbian Business Networking Co-op. My speech was about InterPride and I was so happy to spread the word about the organisation I am Region 20 Director of. The following morning I joined the massive crowds at Musgrave Park for the March, Rally, and Fair Day. I spoke with Scott Hampson, President of Brisbane Pride, who informed me that numbers had doubled this year for the march - which was extremely pleasing given the south-eastern corner of the State’s reluctance to embrace tolerance and acceptance of our community. Hopefully this is an indication of the tide turning. I would like to particularly thank the fine folk from GALTA for making me feel so welcome throughout my visit. See pictures from the event on our q scene extra page.  

Finally, I would like to thank all the Doctors, Nurses and staff at the Alfred Hospital for looking after me so wonderfully during my recent two stays. Without going in to the finer details about the reason for my visits, suffice to say both started in emergency and both ended extremely well [obviously, or I wouldn’t be writing this]. It is comforting to know that when things do go wrong with one’s health, there is a hospital full of professionals to look after it all. We are blessed.