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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.
StarGazer
Over the next few months, we will feel stronger connections to family and community as the universe encourages us to focus more on our relationships. It’s a good time to enrich our personal connections with loved ones and also to heal old wounds. Spending more time on personal growth and with close…
FABTHINGS!
The stylish and comfortable! The trendy Australian brand sneaker you have been waiting for is here!
POLITICS
LGBTIQ+ politicians in Australia were hit with vile online abuse at the last federal election. The coming campaign could be even worse.
Wellbeing

How to creatively express ‘queer joy’ online

A creative life is an amplified life. Alice Elizabeth Wilson is part of a research group looking at queer joy and the ways it is expressed online.
Newcastle
Staff protested this week at The Newcastle Herald over the controversial 'THERE ARE ONLY TWO GENDERS' advertisement from Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots Party. The Herald has issued an apology.
LGBTIQ+ RIGHTS
LGBTIQ+ advocates and community members have expressed outrage over M3ta's refusal to approve advertisements promoting Trans Pride and other LGBTIQ+ events on their platforms.
PRIDE
At 63.9% a majority of LGBTIQ+ Australians SAY THEY support police at pride event with 36.1% against.

Ricky Martin announces the Australian Tour!

LIVE MUSIC
Queer Aussie Ricky Martin fans are buzzing with excitement after the Latin pop icon announced his highly anticipated return to Australia. His "Ricky Martin Live" tour is set to begin in November 2025.
INTERVIEW
We chat to Lisa Rose from Queer Cinema. Since her appointment in 2017, Lisa has overseen the Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival’s growth from strength to strength, leaving a lasting mark on LGBTIQ+ cinema in Australia.
FILM
Did you know? Strange World (2022) was the first Disney animated movie to feature a gay lead character. The film is about three generations and includes Ethan Clade, a boy with a same-sex crush.
FILM
Queer Screen's 32nd Mardi Gras Film Festival is bringing an unmissable lineup of LGBTQIA+ cinema to Canberra! From April 3-5, the National Film and Sound Archive will host a dazzling selection of films that celebrate queer stories in all their depth and diversity.

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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.

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CBR | 2025
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.

Cruising
Have you been “gay cruise curious” and are keen to explore new experiences safely. A sampler cruise from Points of Difference is your perfect opportunity. Fares start from just $295 a day!
Sydney
The ultimae list! Heading to Syndey and not sure where to hang? Sydney is pretty fabulous by all accounts. You’ll spot rainbow flags and encounter queer couples wherever you go in this vibrant city, but for a concentrated dose of the city’s rainbow culture, a few neighbourhoods and popular LGBTIQ+…

LIFE
Love knows no bounds, and in Australia, marriage is a celebration of that boundless love. This comprehensive LGBTIQ+ guide explores who can get married in Australia.
Wellbeing
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.

POLITICS
LGBTIQ+ politicians in Australia were hit with vile online abuse at the last federal election. The coming campaign could be even worse.
Social Media
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.
OP.ED
Beneath the rainbow-fronted glow of inclusion and acceptance lies gatekeeping, policing and exclusion from these seemingly welcoming spaces. Harassment and exclusion are not only prolific in the general night time economy in the UK, but also on the gay scene.
OP.ED
The 2026 Census presented a crucial opportunity to count the LGBTIQ+ population in Australia for the first time. Here’s why counting us in the next census is so important.

HIGHTLIGHT

Queer Horoscopes April May 2025

Over the next few months, we will feel stronger connections to family and community as the universe encourages us to focus more on our relationships. It’s a good time to enrich our personal connections with loved ones and also to heal old wounds. Spending more time on personal growth and with close friends will bring positive outcomes.

HEALTH
The team at SHFPACT believes there is nothing sexier than looking after your health and the health of those around you!
CBR | 2025
Do you identify under the LGBTIQ+ umbrella and find it difficult to access mainstream exercise services?

SOCIALS
The relatively new Bluesky Social Media platform is huge now and has emerged in the wake of Twitter's controversial takeover by Elon Musk.
LAW
In this article, we shed light on the specific risk factors faced by LGBTIQ+ people concerning family violence in Australia.