Jo Ellis was ABSOLUTELY NOT the pilot of the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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Disability dream team for Mardi Gras 2025
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Divisions among the LGBTIQ+ community over support of police
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Illegal discharge of sperm
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Understanding Inflation and Taking Control with practical steps!
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Trans pilot was wrongly blamed for air disaster
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Meta's new policies will harm the LGBTIQ+ community
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The aftermath of opposition to equality
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Chemsex, Party and Play... what are its risks?
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Australian LGBTIQ+ National Health Care Plan

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.

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.

Wellbeing
The aftermath of opposition to equality
In sickness and in health. Opposition to marriage equality and the stress that came with the 2017 plebiscite is still making some Australians in same-sex relationships unwell, according to new research.
FUSE NEWS & VIEWS
PRIDE
A recent national survey conducted by the advocacy group Just. Equal Australia has revealed that most LGBTIQ+ individuals support the presence of police at pride parades and other queer events, with 63.9% backing their participation.
WHAT'S ON
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'QUEER' the 2025 film not to miss at DENDY!
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Canberra's Alternate Performing Arts Hub
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Dial 'M' For Minogue
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Key Events! Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025
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Frank-N-Furter Fridays
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The Big Gay Yoga Day
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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour
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Conterted: A new comedy disco musical
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Fright Night Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap
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Beers for Queers
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.

USA
Illegal discharge of sperm
In a move that has seen significant attention, Mississippi politician Bradford Blackmon introduced a bill titled the "Contraception Begins at Erection Act."

USA
Trans pilot was wrongly blamed for air disaster
Jo Ellis was ABSOLUTELY NOT the pilot of the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Mens Health
Chemsex, Party and Play... what are its risks?
Sex, drugs, and total disinhibition. Party and play (PnP), also known as Chemsex or wired play, refers to the practice of consuming drugs to enhance sexual activity.
Daniel Craig plays Queer in Guadagnino’s erotic drama
FILM REVEIW
Queer, a film that promises to be a thought-provoking and visually arresting experience, continuing Guadagnino's exploration of complex human relationships and sexuality.
Comedy
Jackie Loeb : Not your average comedian
Since the ’90s, Jackie Loeb has been delighting audiences with her highly original brand of comedy and has proven herself to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of standup.
COVER STORY
Kylie Minogue. The rise of Australia’s pop queen
Sweetheart and gay icon Kylie Minogue will once again return home to dazzle audiences with
her upcoming ‘Tension Tour’, representing yet another milestone in Kylie’s decades-long reign as Australia’s pop queen. Here’s how it all began.
FEATURE
Kinky queer mum quietly ministering to the skin-hungry
Changing attitudes. Hilary Caldwell. This kinky queer academic and mother of four has come out blazing to change attitudes to sex and sexuality.
QUEER BOARD
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Disability dream team for Mardi Gras 2025
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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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Start your family with Life Fertility Clinic
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Impressive Tweed River Entertainer
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Farrar Gesini Dunn LGBTIQ+ Legal Service
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Find what you want on the LGBTIQ DIRECTORY
LASTEST ISSUE : NOV/DEC 2024 : FUSE69
'Yes, it’s true! Kylie Minogue is on the cover'
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+…

Sexuality
What Does It Mean to Be Asexual?
Asexuality is a sexual orientation defined by a lack of sexual attraction to any person of any gender. This has nothing to do with the person's libido or desire to participate in sexual activities.

Wellbeing
Your loneliness may actually be a gift
Loneliness is that negative feeling that arises when our social needs are unmet by the quantity and quality of our current social relationships. As social beings, we rely on safe, secure social surroundings to survive and thrive. A 2023 survey revealed that Australians aged 18 to 24 are most affected by loneliness, but Phil McAuliffe, who calls himself 'The Loneliness Guy' says be a gift. Find out why.

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.

OP.ED
Face Value: The Unattainable Beauty Standards of Gay Culture
Unattainable beauty standards are nothing strange in the western world, but they are uniquely heightened within gay culture. Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier speaks with two young queer men for their perspectives.
HIGHTLIGHT
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.
DISABILITY
Disability dream team for Mardi Gras 2025
Three of Australia’s leading disability service providers will team up to represent LGBTQIA+ people with disability at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival and Parade.
CBR
Canberra Seahorse Playgroup
Seahorse Playgroup is a social gathering for LGBTQIA+SB parents, carers and their children in Canberra
TRAINING | 2025
She Leads Diploma of Leadership and Management
Gain a nationally-recognised qualification while completing a transformational leadership development program. Next course commences February 2025
BUISINESS
Sydney Fruits Queer Networking
Formerly known as Fruits in Suits, Fruits is a monthly LGBTQIA+ networking night for business owners and professionals on the third Thursday of every month between 6pm – 9pm.