Wellbeing
Achieving an Authentic Life
We all seem to be searching for authenticity in a society that is estranged from reality and truth. Do you have what it takes to break from your deepest fears and be completely honest with yourself and others?
That is the price of true authenticity.
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Behind the Scenes of Invisible Boys -
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Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell: Love, Music & Memories -
Kasey Chambers : Just Don’t Be A D**Khead & other profound things she's learnt -
Understanding Inflation and Taking Control with practical steps! -
Breathwork. A Path to Healing & Connection -
Kylie Minogue. The rise of Australia’s pop queen
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.
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 Nicho…
FUSE Giveaway — Get your F-Mode on!
The stylish and comfortable! The trendy Australian brand sneaker you have been waiting for is here!
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sex and its role in Happy Relationships
Sex matters in your relationship! There are many ways of being close with others, but sex with a partner who knows you intimately is often a much more passionate and connecting experience. Sex may seem like it’s purely a physical activity, but it also has a large emotional aspect to it as well.
A dogs life! Three simple ways to connect and lift your spirits
Research has shown that dogs can help alleviate everything from depression to anxiety to aggression and other mental health problems.
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).
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.
Breathwork. A Path to Healing & Connection
Breathwork as a concept has been relatively obscure until now. Recently discussions about mental wellbeing have become more common, prompting people to explore techniques supporting mental health, including breathwork, which has surged in popularity.
The trouble with Ghosting
Let’s get spooky because it’s time to talk about the practice of Ghosting, why people do it and why it's such a damaging practice.
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.
Celbrate Yule like a true Pagan
As the end of the approaches, we look at the long and ancient history of Yule around the world and how to celebrate the season with heart and authenticity. Celbrate Yule like a true Pagan.
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.
Queer Horoscopes December 2024
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…
Grow your own Floriade rainbow pride garden!
As the seasons change, you may feel the urge to reconnect with nature. This list of easy-to-grow flowers will have your life bursting with colour quicker than you can tap those ruby crocs together and say, “There’s no place like home”.
Conversations of Change with Shane Rattenbury
In the lead up to the ACT elections, FUSE Magazine chatted to ACT Greens MLA Shane Rattenbury about the need for change, progress and hope in Canberra and the world.
Andrew Barr, The big Ken Behren
Andrew Barr (Chief Minister ACT Legislative Assembly) is a man with a love for good coffee, who is open-minded to pineapple on pizza and promises a bright future for Canberra, Australia’s most inclusive city. Nelida Contreras from FUSE had a chat with the big 'Ken Behren' about politics, pineapple…
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.
FUSE68 'Change is never silent. Love is never wrong'
In this issue. Unstoppable Advocate who's Redefining Disability and Queer Identity. Kinky queer mum quietly ministering to the skin-hungry. Kickball, the game with big red balls! Finding Peace in Every Breath. Bringing Queer Stories to the table. Andrew Barr, The Big Ken Behren. Conversations of Ch…
Queer Horoscopes September and October 2024
Here is what the stars have instal for you over the next two months as we look to renewed energies and fresh starts.
Over the next few months, the universe will encourage us to rethink life structures, question old unhealthy habits, and find new ways to improve our sense of wellbeing. With sprin…
I'm an older transgender struggling with loneliness
Dear Rose, After many difficult years, I have recently come out as a trans woman, and I’m finally starting to feel comfortable in my body. Being a person over 60, I’m struggling with isolation and loneliness. Where can I get some help? Tiffany
I Iove her but I just can't climax
Dear Rose, For the past two months I have been seeing someone that I consider a partner. My frustration is I do not know how to express my feelings with regards to sexual satisfaction. I am so attracted to this woman but I just cannot climax and find it really hard to express what I would like. Whe…
Should I say yes to an open relationship?
Dear Rose, My boyfriend and I have been together for three years now and he has recently told me that he wants an open relationship. I’m not really sure about it, am I just being insecure. Andy
Can I survive a long distance relationship?
Dear Rose, I just met the most amazing girl, only to find out she was on holidays. I still talk to her over the phone and through email. Things are starting to get more intense but I don’t know if I can/could cope with the long distance relationship. I don’t want
to lose her. Please help! Long D…
I'm Bi, should I come out of the closet?
Dear Rose, I’m a bi woman in a long-term heterosexual relationship. I’m out to my partner, but I’ve never actually been with another girl. I’ve recently started thinking about women again, but I’m worried that after three kids and not having talked about it for over 15+ years, it seems silly to bri…
Country bloke dating a city guy!
Dear Rose, I’m a country bloke, and I’ve recently started dating a city guy, and I want to introduce him to my family. They’re not openly homophobic but often very insensitive. Do you have any advice on handling this? Joey
I recently discovered I am bisexual
Dear Rose, I’m in my early 20s and recently discovered I am bisexual.
Do you think this merits coming out? Lisa
My boyfriend keeps asking me to move in
Dear Rose, My boyfriend keeps asking me to move in. I don’t want to, as things are great as they are. Do you think that’s OK? SJ
My boyfriend is particularly blessed
My BF is particularly blessed. He wants our sex life to move to the next level, but every time things get happening, I chicken out, and I find myself disappointing him. What can I do? Ben
My girlfriend prefers sleeping alone
Dear Rose, I recently moved in with my girlfriend, but after only a month, she has told me she prefers sleeping alone. What should I do? LJ
Evolving Wedding Traditions and Impact of Same-Sex Marriage
Wedding celebrant Chris White writes about the changing landscape of marriage ceremonies since the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Australia. Let's celebrate love in all its forms!
Sous Chef to Social Entrepreneur: Andy de Groot's Journey with Queer Food
Andy de Groot, the founder of Queer Food, has transformed his passion for culinary arts into a vibrant social enterprise that serves up delicious food to the Canberra LGBTIQ+ community and its allies.
From grassroots to grand celebrations, Canberra SpringOUT turns 25!
As the vibrant hues of spring approach, anticipation builds for pride festivals across the nation. In Canberra, the excitement centres around the highly anticipated SpringOUT festival, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this November.
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!