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.
LATEST HEADLINES
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Adam Bandt Backs Greens MP’s OnlyFans Campaign
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Hungary bans LGBTIQ+ protests and threatens community
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WorldPride DC Issues Travel Warning for Attendees
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Erskineville's Imperial Hotel Celebrated with Heritage Listing
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Queer MP brings forward legal protections for Victoria’s LGBTQ+ community
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Anthony Callea & Tim Campbell Deliver the Goods
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Do you want your money to reflect your values?
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Utah Bans Pride Flags in Schools and Government Buildings

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.

Stargazer
Queer Horoscopes April May 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…

FABTHINGS!
FUSE Giveaway — Get your F-Mode on!
The stylish and comfortable! The trendy Australian brand sneaker you have been waiting for is here!
FUSE NEWS & VIEWS
Politics
Bates, who serves as the Greens’ LGBTIQ+ spokesperson, debuted his OnlyFans channel this week with a video announcing the party’s plan to make HIV prevention medications PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) free for anyone with a prescription.
WHAT'S ON
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Slay Wednesdays at Universal Sydney
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Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap
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TITANÍQUE at The Grand Electric
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Aussie & International LGBTIQ+ Days of Significance 2025
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Bell Shakespeare presents Henry 5
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Sydney & Regional NSW LGBTIQ+ Festivals & Events!
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Anastacia #NTK25 Tour
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Ricky Martin Live Australia 2025
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Mardi Gras Film Festival On Tour!
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Bell Shakespeare presents Romeo & Juliet
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.

Hungary
Hungary bans LGBTIQ+ protests and threatens community
Hungary’s parliament has passed sweeping constitutional amendments that ban public gatherings by queer people and Pride parades and have empowered authorities to use facial recognition technology to identify and fine participants, in a move widely condemned by human rights groups and European offic…

USA
WorldPride DC Issues Travel Warning for Attendees
WorldPride 2025 event’s organisers have stressed that, while Washington, D.C. remains one of the most progressive and inclusive cities in the U.S., the current political climate presents unprecedented challenges for the global LGBTIQ+ community.

SYDNEY
Erskineville's Imperial Hotel Celebrated with Heritage Listing
The Imperial Hotel in Erskineville, Sydney, has officially been added to the NSW State Heritage Register, marking a significant milestone in the recognition of Sydney's LGBTIQ+ history.
Anthony Callea & Tim Campbell Deliver the Goods
Review
This show brings a lot of fantastic chemistry. It was magnetic, brimming with playful banter and good-natured ribbing that had the whole audience laughing. 4 Stars!
LIVE MUSIC
Ricky Martin announces the Australian Tour!
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
Lights, Camera, Legacy!
We chatted with the Festival Director of Queer Cinema, Lisa Rose. Since her appointment in 2017, Lisa has overseen the Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival’s growth from strength to strength which is leaving a lasting mark on LGBTIQ+ cinema in Australia.
FILM
Our Top 4 Movies to watch this Autumn
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.
QUEER BOARD
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Safe is sexy — free STI testing in Canberra city
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Handmade Cermaics for Mum
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All In : Excerise for the LGBTIQ+ Community
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It's time to start your queer-friendly bsky.social account
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Recognising Family Violence in the LGBTIQ+ Community
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Your health, your pleasure, and your community matter!
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Canberra Seahorse Playgroup
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She Leads Diploma of Leadership and Management
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Sydney Fruits Queer Networking
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Austraian Action Plan for LGBTIQA+ communities
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
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
Experience gay sampler cruise from Sydney
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
Sydney LGBTIQ+ bars, nightclubs and parties
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+…

Realtionships
Dos & Don’ts Dating In The Workplace
Are you crushing on a co-worker? Do you go for it or walk away? Read our how to guide and handy hints on navigating a relationship in the workplace (or not).

LIFE
Have you ever thought about becoming a foster carer?
Foster carers come from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds, including those of any ethnic or cultural background and sexual orientation.

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.

OP.ED
Are you gay enough for Britain’s LGBTIQ nightlife scene?
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
LGBTIQ+ Australians are tired of being ignored.
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
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
Safe is sexy — free STI testing in Canberra city
The team at SHFPACT believes there is nothing sexier than looking after your health and the health of those around you!
CBR | 2025
All In : Excerise for the LGBTIQ+ Community
Do you identify under the LGBTIQ+ umbrella and find it
difficult to access mainstream exercise services?
SOCIALS
It's time to start your queer-friendly bsky.social account
Social media as it should be. 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
Recognising Family Violence in the LGBTIQ+ Community
In this article, we shed light on the specific risk factors faced by LGBTIQ+ people concerning family violence in Australia.