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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 and pride.

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.

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.

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 Change with Shane Rattenbury. DIY rainbow pride garden, plus all our regulars!

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.

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 spring comes opportunities for fresh starts and new experiences. Expect a boost in cosmic energy as the stars offer clarity and the chance to reflect and manifest new dreams.

For those eager to taste some of Queer Food's culinary delights, they have kindly shared some of their — no so secret — recipes that you can try at home.

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!

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.