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Newtown Hotel Drag

"Does anyone know the last time there was a drag show here at the Newtown Hotel?", Minnie Cooper asked the crowd tonight. Instantly, my friend Graeme and I knew the answer. On a Sunday afternoon in November 2007, Graeme and I were due to catch up for a beer, but to our surprise, the night … Continue reading Newtown Hotel Drag

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Same, But Different

"I'm sorry, I have absolutely no idea who you are..." is the kind of phrase you never really want to hear. especially when it's delivered by someone you've known for over twenty years. I was wandering home on Friday night, having spent the evening with a friend at the newly re-opened Newtown Hotel. And just … Continue reading Same, But Different

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Flying the flag

As my mate and I sat at the Newtown Hotel tonight we pondered for a while the pub's sexual orientation. For years it had been a legendary "gay" pub run by the very famous/infamous lesbian, Dawn O'Donnell. It was a fun pub that you could hang out with your mates and have a laugh. For … Continue reading Flying the flag

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My beautiful hometown, Lismore has suffered the worst flood in recorded history. Many say the devastation is more akin to a cyclone or a tsunami. This is a series of posts about what happened to my family and to my town. I’ll keep adding to this as the recovery/rebuilding occurs. https://jamesobrien.id.au/2022-lismore-flood/

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