Community
The umbrella of hate & social attitudes
We are all lumped under one umbrella of hate’: when social attitudes change, what is life like for people who don’t agree?
Entertainment
Video games & trans joy in play
How video games can unlock gender euphoria for transgender players.
Wellbeing
Cannabis use among sexually diverse youth
Sexually diverse youth are facing more challenges and stress than their heterosexual counterparts which is driving Cannabis use.
FUSE70
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.
FABTHINGS!
FUSE Giveaway — Get your F-Mode on!
The stylish and comfortable! The trendy Australian brand sneaker you have been waiting for is here!
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. This is a positive time for people to work on personal development and improving relationships.
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.
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.
