Episode 6: Finding Your Local

In Episode 6 of Queers Past, host Zev Aviv takes us on a stroll through some of Canberra’s most iconic queer-friendly spaces—from legendary cafés like Tilly’s Divine Café and Gallery to long-gone share houses and LGBTQIA+ businesses that helped shape the city’s community. We revisit stories of feminist activism, live music gigs, underground meetups, and everyday places that became more than just venues—they were lifelines for safety, connection, and belonging. Through archives, personal memories, and a dash of ‘90s nostalgia, this episode explores how finding your local has always been about finding your people. Visit our website at sheshapeshistory.com.au/podcast for transcripts and references, and follow us on social media @queerspast for behind-the-scenes content and archive photos! Want to visit these sites in person, hear the stories that didn’t make the cut, and meet Zev? Book into our Pride in the Capital tour, running every Saturday afternoon (or by request for private tours) at sheshapeshistory.com.au/canberra-walking-tours/queertour. Queers Past is proudly supported by funding from the ACT Government's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs as part of the Capital of Equality Grants Program.

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