	{"id":103388,"date":"2026-05-01T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/?p=103388"},"modified":"2026-04-29T23:20:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T13:20:11","slug":"camp-chaotic-fun-at-queer-trivia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/news\/camp-chaotic-fun-at-queer-trivia\/","title":{"rendered":"Camp, chaotic fun at queer trivia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>FOLLOWING a successful Bendigo Pride Festival Queer Trivia Night at the Commercial Hotel recently, the event is set to return in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Frock Hudson hosted the night, which was filled with camp chaos and clever questions.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I have to tell you that participants in Heathcote are a lot smarter than those in Bendigo,&#8221; joked Bendigo Pride committee member Penelope Mullins.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Questions ranged from pop culture and queer history to music and movies.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Everyone had a fabulous night.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Frock Hudson set some great questions and there were lots of laughs and some serious competition.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our hosts at the Commercial Hotel, Michael and Grant were delightful hosts.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They took care of Frock Hudson and myself so well, and the meals were delicious.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They are funny and generous people and I&#8217;m looking forward to getting back to the Commercial soon to sample more of their menu.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mullins said the Pride Festival program is all about socialising and networking, and to reach the queer community of all ages.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We want everyone to take care of themselves and to feel safe,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Events like this help to foster inclusion for the LGBTIQA+ community.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The committee is not only planning to hold another Queer Trivia Night at next year&#8217;s festival, we will hold a minimum of two events in Heathcote.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Heathcote is an important part of the City of Greater Bendigo and we hope everyone will support the events.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOLLOWING a successful Bendigo Pride Festival Queer Trivia Night at the Commercial Hotel recently, the event is set to return in 2027. 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