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What do the stars hold for us in 2026
Whether you’re a believer or not, astrology has offered people and communities guidance, affirmation and foresight for thousands of years. And if the cosmic chatter is to be believed — planetary shifts coupled with the dawning of the Aquarian age and its increased influence — 2026 marks a genuine t…
Achieving an Authentic Life
We all seem to be searching for authenticity in a society that is estranged from reality and truth. Do you have what it takes to break from your deepest fears and be completely honest with yourself and others?
That is the price of true authenticity.
Islamic societies onced embraced queer love
For centuries, Islamic literature openly celebrated queer love as a symbol of beauty, devotion, and spiritual longing? From Persian poetry to Sufi mysticism, desire between men was once a powerful metaphor for the soul’s journey toward the divine.
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Sydney & Regional NSW LGBTIQ+ Festivals & Events -
AfterGlow : The Climax Is Just The Beginning -
The Normal Heart -
Hot Department a high-camp, sexy sketch comedy -
Julius Caesar by Bell Shakespeare -
Mardi Gras Fair Day -
Frank-N-Furter Fridays -
Geraldine Hickey — A Weight Off My Chest -
& Juliet -
Canberra Comedy Festival
Russia Declares ILGA World 'Undesirable
Russia has just taken another swing at queer rights. The Russia Ministry of Justice has added ILGA World – a global LGBTIQA+ rights federation linking 2,000+ groups in 170 countries to its list of “undesirable organisations”.
OpenAI will put ads in ChatGPT
OpenAI’s decision to introduce advertising into ChatGPT marks a major turning point in how artificial intelligence will be funded, used and possible trusted.
The ACT moves for stronger anti‑vilification laws
The ACT Labor Government has confirmed it will review and toughen the Territory’s hate crime and vilification framework, including looking at whether the worst forms of hate speech should become criminal offences.
Catherine O'Hara lit up the screen every time
FIM & TV
Funny, tender, goofy. Beloved LGBTQ+ ally and queer icon Catherine O'Hara will be very much missed. She was celebrated for her unmatched comic timing and chameleon-like character work.
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She Leads Diploma of Leadership and Management -
All In : Excerise for the LGBTIQ+ Community -
Live your best life and listen to the Financial Freedom Podcast -
The Mustang Ranch a safe place for Men who like Men -
Financial abuse in LGBTQIA+ relationships: hidden harm, real impact -
Find what you want on the LGBTIQ DIRECTORY -
Do you (or someone you know) think about suicide? -
LGBTIQ+ Tourism Volunteer Position Available -
Domestic, family and intimate partner violence: a family law perspective -
The perfect blind or curtains for every room of the house
Europe
The Dalai Lama has an unexpected connection to the trans community
Discover how Buddhist tradition holds space for gender diversity. The Dalai Lama, though a cisgender man, is spiritually linked to Avalokiteśvara—a figure who transcends the gender binary. Learn how this connection inspires and empowers trans and queer Buddhists today.
The rise in LGBTQ+ romance literature?
Once upon a time, romance novels from major U.S. publishers featured only heterosexual couples. Today, the five biggest publishers regularly release same-sex love stories.
Critics claim gender clinics are seeing an excess of trans boys. But new data suggest otherwise
Despite its lack of evidence, a social contagion theory has been used by critics to help fuel an international backlash against adolescent gender care.
The umbrella of hate & social attitudes
We are all lumped under one umbrella of hate’: when social attitudes change, what is life like for people who don’t agree?
Australian LGBTIQ+ politicians experiencing abuse
LGBTIQ+ politicians in Australia were hit with vile online abuse at the last federal election. The coming campaign could be even worse.
Meta's new policies will harm the LGBTIQ+ community
Experts have been talking about the negative effects of social media on our mental health for years, and things are about to get worse. James May writes about how Abuse and Hate are now OK on Facebook and Insta and how it may affect our rainbow communities.
HIGHTLIGHT
What do the stars hold for us in 2026
Whether you’re a believer or not, astrology has offered people and communities guidance, affirmation and foresight for thousands of years. And if the cosmic chatter is to be believed — planetary shifts coupled with the dawning of the Aquarian age and its increased influence — 2026 marks a genuine turning point.
