Chad St. James

“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” ― Oscar Wilde

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  • Photography
  • Randomness
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  • Queer Bits,  Writing

    Dating Apps and Staying Safe: A Few Things to Keep in Mind.

    May 9, 2025 /

    Recent attacks on gay men lured through dating apps in Melbourne echo Sydney's dark past. Stay safe with these essential tips for meeting new connections.

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  • Photography

    A Rain-Soaked Trip Down Memory Lane: Olly Spirit and Skye Blue Reignite a Classic.

    April 27, 2025 /

    Nothing beats a classic! Olly Spirit and Skye Blue's revival of 'Rain on Me' at Alt was pure magic. Nostalgic and electrifying all in one.

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  • Pieces of Chad

    Justifying Love: A reflection on navigating the Partnership Visa process.

    March 30, 2025 /

    Going through a partnership visa application is mentally exhausting. Proving your love on paper feels like a surreal experience. This is my personal take on the mental toll, frustration, and hope in the process.

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  • Photography

    Asphyxia and her fan.

    January 28, 2025 /

    Queensland summers are hot but drag queen Asphyxia entertained during Alt. Sleigh by showcasing her handheld fan. Naturally, this made for some incredible camera moments. The results? Absolutely stunning!

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  • Reviews

    ‘Invisible Boys’ is the queer ‘Looking for Alibrandi’ I needed as a teenager.

    January 26, 2025 /

    After watching the trailer for the upcoming Australian queer TV series 'Invisible Boys,' I felt intrigued by the novel that inspired it. While I may be considered old-fashioned, I've always preferred reading the book before watching the adaptation.

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  • Photography

    Drag King trio Masc4Masc4Masc at Alt. Bimbo.

    January 16, 2025 /

    Recently, the Masc4Masc4Masc trio featuring Lord Sev, Archie Arsenic and Zelphia Mann hit the Alt. stage. The high-energy trio lit up the stage in more ways than one.

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  • Pieces of Chad,  Travel

    Japan Trip 2024

    April 17, 2024 /

    Last month, I flew back to Japan for my annual trip to Hakuba Gay Ski Week. It's been my third year attending, and every time I go, my love for the beautiful country of Japan grows even stronger.

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  • Pieces of Chad,  Writing

    I could never be your woman…Or man.

    April 9, 2024 /

    This was a personal essay I wrote for University, that in the process I discovered a few things about myself. While I may have come out as gay 17 years before, I guess you could say, I was experiencing another type of coming out.

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  • Writing

    5 ways to mess up a first date!

    April 8, 2024 /

    We’ve all been there. You’ve gone on a first date, and boom… what seemed like it had so much potential has ended like a train wreck.

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  • Writing

    Tips for first dates.

    April 5, 2024 /

    A first date can be a pleasurable discovery of someone special or your worst nightmare.

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  • Dating Apps and Staying Safe: A Few Things to Keep in Mind.
  • A Rain-Soaked Trip Down Memory Lane: Olly Spirit and Skye Blue Reignite a Classic.
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