Nostalgia Ignited. Couple Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell celebrate Elton John and George Michael with their new show touring Australia. We go behind the scenes with musical power couple Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell.
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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.

Money Shot
Understanding Inflation and Taking Control with practical steps!
Are you feeling the squeeze of rising living costs and inflation? You’re not alone. As Australia grapples with the financial fallout from pandemic measures and other economic pressures, many people are searching for ways to regain control over their finances.
FUSE NEWS & VIEWS
Canberra
A recent poll conducted by Equality Australia has delivered a clear message to federal politicians and other wantabs that they reject the politicisation of the LGBTIQ+ community ahead of the Federal election this year.
WHAT'S ON
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Your senses will thank you. National Folk Festival
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Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap
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Mardi Gras Film Festival On Tour!
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Canberra Comedy Festival 2025
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TITANÍQUE at The Grand Electric
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Bell Shakespeare presents Henry 5
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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour
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Bell Shakespeare presents Romeo & Juliet
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Blue Eyes Burlesque
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Sydney & Regional NSW LGBTIQ+ Festivals & Events!
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
Herald apologises for running Trumpet of Patriots Ad
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
M3ta starts rejecting trans advertising amid policy changes
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
Divisions among the LGBTIQ+ community over support of police
At 63.9% a majority of LGBTIQ+ Australians SAY THEY support police at pride event with 36.1% against.
Kasey Chambers : Just Don’t Be A D**Khead & other profound things she's learnt
INTERVIEW
If you are an Australian country music fan, then there’s no doubt you are pretty excited that Kasey Chambers is currently touring the country.
INTERVIEW
Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell: Love, Music & Memories
Nostalgia Ignited. Couple Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell celebrate Elton John and George Michael with their new show touring Australia. We go behind the scenes with musical power couple Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell.
Interveiw
Holly Hazlewood talks TransFat, comedy & coming out!
Canberra Comedian Holly Hazlewood puts the tea in TransFat with a savage and cutting look at coming out, misogyny, queer dating, chasers, toxic masculinity and what it's like to age backwards. We chat to Holly in the lead-up to her new show and this year's Comedy Festival, which draws talent from a…
Interveiw
No Ouija board needed! Diana talks from Heaven
Gay icon Princess Diana communicates from the heavens in this unbelievably campy comic depiction exploring all things Princess of Wales. With our irreverent Australian comic nature, this show is expected to be an absolute hit here in Oz! We chatted with the show's creator and drag actor, Linus Karp…
QUEER BOARD
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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
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LGBTIQ+ travel information in Australia
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In this issue. Kylie Minogue. Padam Padam, the rise of Australia’s pop queen. Celebrate Yule like a Pagan. The aftermath of opposition to equality. Dipping into Santa’s sack. Sleighing your festive budget. Comedian Jackie Loeb. Celebrating pride in Canberra. The 2024 SpringOUT festival guide.
NEXT ISSUE FEBUARY 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+…

Money Shot
Is your household in financial stress?
Tips for financial wellness during tough times. Financial wellness refers to being in control of your financial life and having the ability to meet current and future needs.

10 ways to help you feel happier now
Many things can influence your happiness, some of which are totally outside of your control. But there are easy things that you can do to make life better and improve your well-being. Here are 10 things you can do that will help you feel happier each day!

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
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.
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
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.
HEALTH
Your health, your pleasure, and your community matter!
Mpox is still circulating, but protecting yourself is simple. Learn how to spot the signs, reduce your risk, and take care of your sexual health. Stay informed, get vaccinated, and look out for your community.