# SX News > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/SX_News > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/SX_News.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SX_News > Source revision: 1356844479 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) SX News SX#312 Masthead Type Weekly newspaper Format Glossy Tabloid Owner Evo Media Editor Reg Domingo News editor Cec Busby Founded January 2000 Ceased publication 2017 Language English Headquarters 140 William Street, East Sydney, NSW, Australia Price Free pickup, Website SX News website ***SX News*** was a weekly [gay](/source/Gay) and [lesbian](/source/Lesbian) [newspaper](/source/Newspaper) based in [Sydney](/source/Sydney), [Australia](/source/Australia). One of several titles published by Evo Media under the *Gay News Network* banner. *SX News* (commonly referred to as *SX*) was distributed throughout Sydney and [New South Wales](/source/New_South_Wales). ## Features The publication covered local, national and international news of interest to the gay and lesbian community, and had a strong focus on the arts and entertainment. *SX* featured interviews with high-profile people of interest to the gay and lesbian community. Interviews over the years included [Kylie Minogue](/source/Kylie_Minogue), [Scissor Sisters](/source/Scissor_Sisters), [The Hon. Michael Kirby](/source/Michael_Kirby_(judge)), [Louie Spence](/source/Louie_Spence), [Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP](/source/Clover_Moore), [NSW Premier Nathan Rees](/source/Nathan_Rees), [Dr Brad McKay](/source/Brad_McKay_(doctor)), [Rupert Everett](/source/Rupert_Everett), [Perez Hilton](/source/Perez_Hilton), [Janet Jackson](/source/Janet_Jackson), [k.d. lang](/source/K.d._lang), [Liza Minnelli](/source/Liza_Minnelli), [Pam Ann](/source/Pam_Ann), and the [Pet Shop Boys](/source/Pet_Shop_Boys). ## Editors Previous *SX* editors included founding editor Martin de Courtenay**,**[1][2] Reg Domingo, Peter Hackney and Brad Johnston. The publication drew on a stable of regular contributors, including political commentators [Rodney Croome](/source/Rodney_Croome) and Sam Butler, theatre critic Veronica Hannon, Gay media identity [Trevor Ashley](/source/Trevor_Ashley), Sydney drag identity [Joyce Mange](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Joyce_Mange&action=edit&redlink=1) and gay Australian author C. S. Burrough, whose novel *Not Grunting, Squealing* was serialised in 23 weekly instalments between 25 January 2001 and 21 June 2001.[3] ## History In late 2006, the publication changed from a newsprint format to a high-quality, full-colour full-gloss format. *SX* was the official media sponsor of the [Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras](/source/Sydney_Gay_and_Lesbian_Mardi_Gras). In July 2010, *SX* celebrated its 500th issue with a special retrospective edition. In 2015, *SX* began an LGBTI Health and HIV online hub called *Check Up*. In 2015, television doctor [Dr Brad McKay](/source/Brad_McKay_(doctor)) began a regular column called "Ask Dr Brad" in *SX* magazine and on the CheckUp web portal.[4][5] In March 2017, [after allegations of insolvent trading](https://truecrimenewsweekly.com/special-investigation-scams-frauds-crimes-employees-lift-lid-on-gay-publisher-evo-media-and-queer-power-games/), non payment of creditors, including staff and the Australian Taxation Office, the group's main website http://www.gaynewsnetwork.com.au was taken offline by their hosting provider due to non payment. Since then no explanation has been provided to staff, suppliers or advertisers as to the status of the publications. As at 7 May 2017, all sites associated with EvoMedia remain offline with no sign as to when if ever they will come online again. ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["New Sydney Weekly for 'Sexual Fringe Dwellers'"](https://adage.com/article/news/sydney-weekly-sexual-fringe-dwellers/15152). *adage.com*. 2 March 2001. Retrieved 25 January 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Gay & Lesbian media report – A wealth of choice"](https://www.adnews.com.au/E2306762-F236-485E-8827E6E2EDF5E998). *AdNews*. 19 July 2002. Retrieved 25 January 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Austlit. ["Not Grunting, Squealing | AustLit: Discover Australian Stories"](https://www.austlit.edu.au/austlit/page/7397140). *www.austlit.edu.au*. Retrieved 25 January 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [GP and TV presenter Dr Brad McKay joins LGBTI health and HIV online hub, ‘CheckUp’ - *SX Magazine* - published 16 November 2015](http://gaynewsnetwork.com.au/checkup/health-news/gp-and-tv-presenter-dr-brad-mckay-joins-lgbti-health-and-hiv-online-hub-checkup-19582.html) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [Ask Dr Brad - *SX Magazine*](http://gaynewsnetwork.com.au/ask-dr-brad.html) ## External links - [*SX News* website](http://gaynewsnetwork.com.au) - [True Crime News Weekly](https://truecrimenewsweekly.com/special-investigation-scams-frauds-crimes-employees-lift-lid-on-gay-publisher-evo-media-and-queer-power-games/) v t e LGBTQ in Australia LGBTQ rights and laws By state Australian Capital Territory New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia By topic Intersex rights Transgender rights Adoption and parenting Marriage History Public opinion Survey in the ACT Marriage Equality Act 2013 (ACT) Marriage Amendment Act 2017 Military service History Daughters of Bilitis Tasty nightclub raid Murder of George Duncan Suicide of Tyrone Unsworth LGBTI holders of political offices Re Alex Re Kevin – validity of marriage of transsexual Toonen v. 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