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A friend of Dorothy. Coded Histories and Quiet Revelations.
In this review, Eric C. Nash reflects on Lee Knight’s Oscar-nominated short film A Friend of Dorothy, tracing how a simple mishit football and an unlikely friendship between Miriam Margolyes’ Dorothy and teenager JJ (Alistair Nwachukwu) quietly reopen an old coded question—“Are you a friend of Doro…
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Kansas revoke transgender people’s IDs
Kansas revoked transgender people’s IDs overnight – researchers anticipate cascading health and social consequences. This anti-trans bills in Kansas USA effectively restrict transgender people’s ability to participate fully in society.
Everyday Glam Without the Fuss: ESHU Skincare
If you’ve ever stood in a department store staring at a wall of serums thinking, “Absolutely not,” ESHU might be the skincare brand that finally gets you.
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Bashing of LGBTQ+ teens a sign of a dangerous Islamic State resurgence
An ABC investigation has unearthed horrifying vision of gay and bisexual teenagers being beaten unconscious in Sydney. The teenage boy perpetrators are reported to be supporters of Islamic State (IS).
'& Juliet' Unashamedly Fun, Unashamedly Queer
Free-Rain Theatre’s production of '& Juliet' explores the question: what if Juliet didn’t die for Romeo and instead chose herself? This remix of Shakespeare is energised by hit pop songs from Max Martin and features a talented cast. In this reimagining, Juliet gets a second chance, while her best f…
This Mardi Gras is for Her: Tributes Flow for Maxi Shield
Maxi Shield was the kind of queen it was hard to imagine Sydney without — a fixture on Oxford Street. A drag legend who lit up stages from the Darg Race to the Olympics closing ceremony to late‑night karaoke at Palms. News of her death at 51, following treatment for cancer, has left the queer commu…
REVERIE: Brent Thorpe a final, defining performance
Reverie tells the story of Gregory, a newly divorced man in his 60s who finally confronts the truth he buried while growing up gay in 1970s Australia, when homosexuality was criminalised. What begins as a one-night encounter becomes a deeply human exchange between generations — a story about listen…
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Europe's Push Against LGBTIQ+ Conversion Practices
The Council of Europe’s parliamentary assembly has called on 46 countries to ban practices that try to change or suppress people’s sexual orientation or gender identity — saying they don’t work and can cause serious harm, from PTSD to increased suicide risk. Est read time 3 minutes.
Property Rights for Same-Sex Couples in the Philippines
A win for queer couples in the Philippines as the Supreme Court ruled that same-sex partners who live together can be treated as co‑owners of property they helped pay for, even though same-sex marriage is still illegal. Read time: 4 mins.
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Do you want your money to reflect your values?
Money is all around us, and it runs nearly everything in our modern world. It can be both glorious and toxic, and it has huge effects on our lives, health, and the environment.
Heated Rivalry : Rewriting Masculinity & Queer Joy
Set inside one of sport’s most emotionally restrictive worlds, the series dares to imagine what happens when tenderness, consent, and queer joy are allowed to exist where hypermasculinity has long ruled. Its power lies not only in the love story at its centre, but in how that joy challenges everyth…
Vale Brent Thorpe. He leaves a lasting legacy.
The LGBTQIA+ community is mourning the loss of sydney‑based performer Brent Thorpe sadly passed away on 6 January 2026 at age 61
Sexual minorities may have shorter lifespans
New data suggests people from sexual minorities die younger. For the first time, population-level data links sexual orientation from the census with national death records. The findings go far beyond mental health, pointing to deep, structural health inequalities that are not inevitable and can be…
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Mardi Gras confirms 2026 party will not go ahead!
The queer community is in shock after the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras confirmed it has cancelled the iconic Mardi Gras party. New CEO Jesse Matheson described the move as a heartbreaking but necessary decision to protect the future of the festival.
So you're dating an Air Sign (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)
Although air signs can sometimes come across cold, they are more likely just lost in their own worlds, and are in fact, quite the opposite.
Catherine O'Hara lit up the screen every time
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.
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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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.
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”.
Love in Queerberra revisited
Eight years on, the Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG) has revisited Queerberra in a new exhibition that reflects on what has changed since the passing of the Marriage Equality Act in Australia.
Aussies may soon be able to live and work in Europe visa-free?
Under a new proposal, Australians may be able to live and work across Europe for up to four years without needing a job secured before arrival.
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Do you want your money to reflect your values?
Money is all around us, and it runs nearly everything in our modern world. It can be both glorious and toxic, and it has huge effects on our lives, health, and the environment.
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.
A Night in Wonderland: Cirque Alice Dazzles Canberra
★★★★☆ “A spellbinding dive down the rabbit hole. Bold, beautiful and brimming with wonder.” FUSE Magazine
Unleashing Your Inner Peace
3 Beginner Breathwork Techniques. A Breathwork can be a powerful life tool. Incorporating these simple techniques into your daily routine can help create a sense of calm, boost your energy levels, and be beneficial during stressful moments in your life.
