Laura Barling, Digital Content Producer at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA), takes a jump to the right as The Rocky Horror Picture Show celebrates 50 years.
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STARGAZER
Astrology’s appeal in uncertain times
Curious about why astrology is thriving in today's world? A recent study reveals it's not just about horoscopes! People are turning to the stars for self-understanding, community, and meaning in uncertain times. Dive into the fascinating intersection of astrology, identity, and modern culture!

Stargazer
Queer Horoscopes October 2025
Although April begins with Mercury retrograde, this pesky transit of the planet ends on the 7th. Remember not to make any major decisions during the first week or two of April, as confusion reigns during this period. In May, Jupiter enters Gemini, which will focus on family and emotional health…

Spirit
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.
FUSE NEWS & VIEWS
SYD
For more than five decades, William Yang has captured the intimate, joyful, and sometimes painful realities of queer life. Rising to prominence in the 1970s and ’80s, his candid portraits of Sydney’s gay community became iconic records of identity and resilience. During the AIDS crisis, his photographs bore witness to both devastation and love, creating an invaluable archive of lives too often erased.
Spirit
Aussie LGBTIQ+ Buddhists feel pressure to hide their identities
New findings by Australian researcher Stephen Kerry, Lecturer in Sociology at Charles Darwin University, have found that LGBTIQ+ Buddhists in Australia are struggling and feel pressure to hide their authentic selves. It's not very Buddhist!

USA
Elon Musk’s Anti-Trans Campaign goes nuclear!
Transgender Americans are facing an alarming wave of vitriol and violence, as rightwing politicians, MAGA and online extremists ramp up their attacks, joined by billionaire Elon Musk, who joins the fray, leading conspiratorial campaigns targeting queer voices, most recently, a bid to “cancel” Netfl…

SYD
Darlo Bookshop to close after 43 years
After 43 years as a cornerstone of Sydney’s queer community, The Bookshop Darlinghurst will close its doors for the final time on Christmas Eve 2025, marking the end of an era for LGBTQIA+ literature, connection, and culture.

TAS
Tasmania will compensate for historical LGBTQIA+ convictions
The Tasmanian parliament are currently considering two bills that will cement Tasmania as the Rainbow Isleand compensate people for historical LGBTQIA+ convictions. Could others follow suit?
50 Years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show
FILM
Laura Barling, Digital Content Producer at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA), takes a jump to the right as The Rocky Horror Picture Show celebrates 50 years.
INTERVIEW
Risk & Hidden Truths: Featherstone’s 'The Story of the Oars'
Nigel Featherstone has never been one to follow the rules. The celebrated gay Australian novelist, playwright, librettist, and music maker is known for pushing boundaries, blending genres, and telling stories that are as intimate as they are political. From his award-winning wartime novel Bodies of…
FILM
Our Top 4 Movies to watch this Spring
This Spring, don't miss some fabulous Lesbian B-grade thrills; a stabby and hilarious divorce battle film; a bitingly funny comedy and retro classic Black & White horror!
GAMING
Thousands of games have been censored including LGBTQIA+ content
Thousands of adult video games were pulled from digital storefronts this month after a campaign by Australian group Collective Shout.
QUEER BOARD
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Find what you want on the LGBTIQ DIRECTORY
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LGBTIQ+ Tourism Volunteer Position Available
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Queer Powerpoint CBR
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Artist Call Out : Kaleidoscope LGBTQIA+ Exhibition 2025
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Domestic, family and intimate partner violence: a family law perspective
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The Unsaid Says A Lot
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Bit Bent : Queer youth group
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Change your life with Transition Breath
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Small Sculpture Exhibition
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Create your own LGBTIQA+ emojis with Apple AI Genmoji
LASTEST ISSUE : APR/MAY 2025 : FUSE70
Authenticity is simply being who you are!
In this issue: Husbands Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell indulge in musical and other guilty pleasures. Kasey Chambers shares her thoughts on being a decent human and her life as a singer. During these challenging times, Andreas Anthony looks at how we can achieve true authenticity. Filmmaker Nicholas Verso on crafting a story about queer youth, intimacy and masculinity.
NEXT ISSUE APRIL/MAY 2025
For decades, Kings Beach in northern New South Wales has been more than just a stretch of sand and surf — it’s been a sanctuary, a place where gay men and LGBTIQ+ Australians can drop their guard, their swimwear, and, for a few precious hours, be with nature.
WorldPride DC
WorldPride DC attendance hit hard as travellers avoid the USA
As WorldPride starts this week, organisers have issued urgent warnings to international attendees, advising those at risk to seek legal advice and reconsider travel, as the U.S. government's new policies effectively bar trans and nonbinary people from entering the country.
CBR | 2025
Don't miss these unforgettable events in Canberra
Get ready for a year of unforgettable events in Canberra in 2025. The city is putting on a show with blockbuster exhibitions, festivals, weekend markets, and other fabulous events all year long.

Money & Pride
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.

Health, Sex & Wellbeing
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.

Gender
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.

Community
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?

POLITICS
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.

Social Media
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
Astrology’s appeal in uncertain times
Curious about why astrology is thriving in today's world? A recent study reveals it's not just about horoscopes! People are turning to the stars for self-understanding, community, and meaning in uncertain times. Dive into the fascinating intersection of astrology, identity, and modern culture!
COMMUNITY
Find what you want on the LGBTIQ DIRECTORY
The LGBTIQ.DIRECTORY is a community-focused project for all LGBTIQA+ people. It's proudly published by FUSE Magazine and its partners.
Tourism Volunteer
LGBTIQ+ Tourism Volunteer Position Available
Are you interested in LGBTIQ+ travel in Australia? GALTA (Gay & Lesbian Tourism Australia) is currently looking for a Canberra volunteer.
Expressions of interest
Queer Powerpoint CBR
For the first time ever, Queer PowerPoint is coming to Canberra for three massive nights across Belconnen Arts Centre, Tuggeranong Arts Centre, and The Q in Queanbeyan.
ARTIST CALL OUT
Artist Call Out : Kaleidoscope LGBTQIA+ Exhibition 2025
Calling all queer artists for Kaleidoscope IV 2025, an LGBTQIA+ Exhibition brought to you by Belco Arts and supported by FUSE Magazine.