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Queers Past
by She Shapes History
Welcome to Queers Past, the podcast spilling the tea on Canberra’s hidden queer history. Join Zev Aviv—activist, artist, and your friendly queer guide—as we explore iconic and overlooked LGBTQIA+ sites around the capital. Each episode explores a mix of iconic and lesser-known LGBTQIA+ sites, revealing that queer people have always been integral to our city’s story, shaping history on both local and national levels. From clandestine meeting spots to pioneering activist groups, Queers Past brings you the incredible untold history of the ‘gAyCT’. It's the guide to queer history you never knew you needed. Queers Past is proudly supported by funding from the ACT Government's Office of LGBTIQA+ Affairs as part of the Capital of Equality Grants Program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m
Episodes
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Episode 7: Beats, Media & the Law
In the season finale of Queers Past, host Zev Aviv explores how queer spaces, media, and legal battles have shaped Canberra’s LGBTQIA+ history. We visit iconic beats like Haig Park and Yarramundi Reach, uncover stories of public toilet crackdowns, and learn how activist-driven campaigns pushed…
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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...
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Episode 5: From Star Signs to Social Change at PANDA and Quirk
In Episode 5 of Queers Past, Zev takes you into the vibrant world of PANDA and Quirk—two trailblazing queer publications that shaped 1990s Canberra. These scrappy, volunteer-run newspapers brought LGBTQIA+ Canberrans together with cheeky star sign columns, classified ads, fiery political…
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Episode 4: Climbing the Stairway to Heaven
Step into Canberra’s queer nightlife of the 1990s. In this episode, Zev takes us straight to Heaven—a queer-owned nightclub that became the heart of LGBTQIA+ nightlife during the decade. From its bold debut announced in Poofs and Dykes Advocate to its iconic Ten Commandments promoting respect and...
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Episode 3: The Meridian Club, AIDS Action, and Growing a Queer Community
In episode three of Queers Past, Zev takes you back to Braddon in the 1980s, a time when car yards and mechanics dominated the streets, and Canberra’s longest-running gay and lesbian venue, the Meridian Club, was at its peak. This episode also delves into the founding of the AIDS Action Council…
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Episode 2: Hostels, Kamp Men, and a Whole Lot of Lesbians
In episode two of Queers Past, your host Zev takes you on a journey through Canberra’s inner city to explore what life was like for gay and bisexual men and women from the 1930s to the 1970s—with a dash of the 1980s for extra context. This episode focuses on two iconic locations: the Gorman Arts...
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Episode 1: Welcome to the gAyCT
Welcome to Queers Past by She Shapes History, a podcast uncovering the stories of LGBTQIA+ Canberrans. In this first episode, your host Zev (they/them) warmly welcomes you to The gAyCT, the queer capital of Australia. Zev sets the scene for the season ahead, sharing what you can expect, exploring...
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Trailer: Queers Past
Welcome to Season 1 of Queers Past, the podcast that unearths the rich, untold LGBTQIA+ history of Canberra. Join Zev Aviv—activist, artist, and your friendly queer guide—as we dive into everything from the city’s 1930s lesbian hostels to the birthplace of Australia’s first LGBTQIA+ activist…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Queers Past, the podcast spilling the tea on Canberra’s hidden queer history. Join Zev Aviv—activist, artist, and your friendly queer guide—as we explore iconic and overlooked LGBTQIA+ sites around the capital.
Each episode explores a mix of iconic and lesser-known LGBTQIA+ sites, revealing that queer people have always been integral to our city’s story, shaping history on both local and national levels. From clandestine meeting spots to pioneering activist groups, Queers Past brings you the incredible untold history of the ‘gAyCT’. It's the guide to queer history you never knew you needed.
Queers Past is proudly supported by funding from the ACT Government's Office of LGBTIQA+ Affairs as part of the Capital of Equality Grants Program.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m
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She Shapes History
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Queers Past currently has 8 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Welcome to Queers Past, the podcast spilling the tea on Canberra’s hidden queer history. Join Zev Aviv—activist, artist, and your friendly queer guide—as we explore iconic and overlooked LGBTQIA+ sites around the capital. Each episode explores a mix of iconic and lesser-known LGBTQIA+ sites,...
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Queers Past is created and hosted by She Shapes History.
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