We here at Q Magazine thought it was time to give out more prizes and let you, our valued readers, have even more fun. Q Cuties is a competition where we will have selected scene pics - numbered and a venue printed on them. Please note this promotion is over for 2007 - watch out for it in the new year.

What we want you to do is choose your favourite pic and sms the corresponding number to 0429 88 QMAG.

We also invite you to submit your own pictures. Simply email cuties@qmagazine.com.au with your picture stating where it was taken and your details [for verification] and you too could be our monthly winner.

The winners from each month will take home some fabulous prizes with the compliments of Q Magazine!

So, make sure you pick up a copy of Q! and vote for your favourite cuties.

Conditions: All Q Magazine competitions are open to everyone, except those that specifically state you must be over 18 to enter. Competitions close on the final day of each calendar month with all prizes being drawn at 5pm the following day at Apartment 7, 16 Westbury Grove, St. Kilda East 3183. Names and addresses of people winning prizes valued at or over $250 ONLY will be published in the following issue of Q Magazine. All monthly Q Cuties winners will appear in the following edition of the publication and the prize available for collection at the respective venue.

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Up Top & Abroard

By the time you get to read this I will be in Mexico City at the International AIDS Conference. Run on alternate years to the IAS [International AIDS Symposium], the IAC will discuss the issues surrounding the HIV/AIDS pandemic world-wide and present to the delegates the latest findings, research advancements, and to discuss topics of interest including social marketing and legal issues.

Although I am on the other side of the world however I was fortunate to get Media accreditation and will be reporting on JOY 94.9fm and to MCV [with website updates and reports in the publication itself].  

I look forward to bringing back to Australia a more global understanding of the work being done in the vital health areas such as education, prevention and advocacy, assisting our own response with this knowledge.

Closer to home: you will notice that we have continued our tour around the country - this month exploring the wonders of the Northern Territory. Quite a number of years ago, I spent ten years on a monthly basis travelling to Nhulunbuy [commonly known as Gove], singing and hosting karaoke at the Arnhem Club. I have also visited Darwin several times. It is a fascinating state and one which every Australian should make it their quest to see.

Just before I went away I had the great opportunity to see The Production Company’s Follies at the magnificent Arts Centre. A stella cast as always with Debra Byrne, Judi Connelli, Nancye Hayes and Melissa Langton giving stand-out performances. Celebrating their 10th Anniversary, The Production Company have a wonderful line-up of shows for you this season, and although you will have missed Follies by now, make sure you get your tickets now for Damn Yankees - happening at the Arts Centre from the 20th to the 24th of this month. For all the dates, the shows and how to get your tickets go to www.theproductioncompany.com.au

I hope you enjoy this month’s Q Magazine.

I look forward to flying back into Melbourne on the 13th for my birthday and also to see the issue myself.