Dean Arcuri

Melbourne

Host, Breakfast Radio Show at Joy 94.9

Busy Homo Community Darling @frockhudson @QNews_media + more cos. Hope my next tweet’ll be the one to finally send me home!

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Bringing the community together, new home for Wangaratta’s Pride Hub

1 week ago | qnews.com.au | Dean Arcuri

North-East Victoria’s first Pride Hub has moved to a new, more accessible location in Wangaratta’s West End. LINE Wangaratta shares why. “We wanted a space that could better serve the community’s needs.”Al Winters from LINE Wangaratta told QNews this when asked about why Wangaratta’s Pride Hub moved to a new location. LINE Wangaratta is a volunteer-led not-for-profit charity that coordinates social inclusion programs and events aimed at connection and support across Victoria’s north-east.
Gay MP launches OnlyFans to announce Greens' plan to make PrEP free

1 week ago | qnews.com.au | Dean Arcuri

Greens Member for Brisbane Stephen Bates has launched an OnlyFans, announcing the parties’ PrEP and PEP platform. Who said sex and politics don’t mix? Greens LGBTIQA+ spokesperson and Member for Brisbane Stephen Bates is again meeting the community where they can be found. Launching an OnlyFans in an Australian first to announce the party’s plan to make PrEP free.
Rocco Steele: Setting positive examples and living life authentically

1 week ago | qnews.com.au | Dean Arcuri

Sobriety, living with HIV and living life authentically. We talk with Rocco Steele ahead of his Thick ‘N’ Juicy tour this easter. It’s been quite a few years since Rocco Steele has been down under. He is excited to be partying in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane this easter. “I love travelling in general, but I’m very excited to be specifically coming to Australia,” he told QNews.
Aussie takes first runner up in Mr International Bear Comp in Thailand

1 week ago | qnews.com.au | Dean Arcuri

Australian Joenas took first runner-up of the Mr International Bear Competition in Thailand this weekend, with South Africa for the win. Joenas Galinato competed at Mr International Bear competition in Bangkok on the weekend, representing Australia. Held during Bangkok Songkran Bear Week, the Mr International Bear Competition is a redefined celebration of masculinity. 18 contestants from around the world competed over three days to showcase their unique talents, intellect, and social awareness.
Queer MP fast-tracks anti-vilification laws to shield LGBTQIA+ community before VIC election

1 week ago | qnews.com.au | Dean Arcuri

Laws making it illegal to vilify LGBTQIA+ people, women and people living with a disability in Victoria are now coming into effect in 2026, before the state election. The Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill passed at the start of the month and expands upon Victoria’s pre-existing hate speech laws. Originally, the laws weren’t going to come into effect until 2027, after the 2026 state election.
'Before Mardi Gras' shares insight into fighting for LGBTQIA+ freedom today

1 week ago | qnews.com.au | Dean Arcuri

Historian Graham Willett’s new book recounts LGBTQIA+ activism before Mardi Gras, sharing an influence on fighting for LGBTQ+ freedom today. The past doesn’t change, no matter how much we look at it. Before Mardi Gras is the history of that first, too-often forgotten, decade that made everything that followed possible.
More than LGBTQ+ cinema, Geelong Pride Film Festival launches program

2 weeks ago | qnews.com.au | Dean Arcuri

Geelong Pride Film Festival kicks off in May and will include a fabulous concert from the Melbourne Rainbow Band. Now in its 8th year, this year’s Geelong Pride Film Festival runs from 1st to 11th May. The largest film festival in the Geelong region, it not only includes a diverse program of films but is a way for the community to connect. For the first time, the Opening Night will be held at the Geelong Arts Centre.
Belinda Gread: putting the camp in Political Campaign this election

2 weeks ago | qnews.com.au | Dean Arcuri

Belinda Gread burst into the Senate race with her song More for Me, but can she get Australia back on track? Belinda Gread doesn’t mince words since quitting her party and running as an independent. Standing up for herself has been the cornerstone of her campaign. But what made this inspirational figure go out on her own?
Jarryd Prain 'The Hanky Code', Melbourne International Comedy Festival

2 weeks ago | qnews.com.au | Dean Arcuri

Jarryd Prain dives elbow-deep into The Hanky Code, with room for plenty of laughs and a tonne of queer fun this MICF. A bear with a hanky walks into a bar – just joking, Jarryd Prain (2023 RAW Comedy National Finalist) is much more than that, The beauty of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is that I can head out for a post work drink and end up laughing my ass off. That is exactly what happened this Tuesday when I popped into Grouse and on Tuesday night.
Finalists announced for Melbourne’s drag & entertainment awards the MEDEAs

2 weeks ago | qnews.com.au | Dean Arcuri

The Finalists have been announced for the 2025 Melbourne Excellence in Drag & Entertainment Awards (the MEDEAs). With 30 categories celebrating the vibrant queer performing culture in Naarm, finalists have been announced for the second year of the MEDEAs. “It’s not just about honouring excellence but championing diversity and inclusion in our community,” Leasa told JOY Breakfast.