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Pub crawl through Newtown

Despite the lack of initial planning, Saturday unfolded into an unexpected “pub crawl” adventure. Originally, my agenda included a lunchtime workshop at Surry Hills Library, organised by friends, followed by … Read the rest “Pub crawl through Newtown”

Concerned Citizen of Newtown

Earlier today I wrote a letter to my local member of the NSW Parliament, the Member for Sydney, Alex Greenwich, telling him… Hi Alex I just want to put on … Read the rest “Concerned Citizen of Newtown”

QX Magazine profile on Newtown in Sydney

Should Be In Sydney

As I sat and waited to meet Sandra and Robert ahead of the Valborg celebration last night in Stockholm, I picked up a copy of the Swedish gay newspaper, QX. … Read the rest “Should Be In Sydney”

Newtown Hotel

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 … Read the rest “Same, But Different”

The Newtown Hotel is flying both the rainbow flag and the jolly roger.

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 … Read the rest “Flying the flag”

Newtown

Going to Newtown is always a bit of an adventure for me. Although it’s only a short distance away, and I know people who live in the area, Newtown has … Read the rest “Newtown”

Of Course They Do

I went to farewell drinks for a mate from work tonight. It was the quintessential Newtown experience: drinks at the Court House and karaoke at Kelly’s On King. As we … Read the rest “Of Course They Do”