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 more information.
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 more information.
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 critiques, and heartfelt community stories. Through their pages, Zev explores how these publications celebrated queer joy, amplified marginalised voices, and built connections that still resonate today.
Visit sheshapeshistory.com.au/podcast for transcripts and follow us on social media @queerspast for behind-the-scenes content and photos of everything we uncovered in the archives! Want to explore these stories in person? Meet Zev on our Pride in the Capital tour, running every Saturday afternoon (or by request for private tours). Book your spot 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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.