Jan 29, 2025
Social Media
Meta's new policies will harm the LGBTIQ+ community
Many of us in the LGBTIQ+ community were alarmed to hear about the change to Meta's Hateful Conduct policy and the removal of independent fact-checkers to moderate its platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram.
Jan 28, 2025
Wellbeing
In sickness and in health
Led by Research Fellow Karinna Saxby at The Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, a new study has been released using data from the 2017 marriage equality postal vote (plebiscite) and the 2021 Australian census.
Jan 23, 2025
Mens Health
Chemsex, Party and Play... what are its risks?
What happened yesterday is a blur. The plate of drugs is still on the coffee table, but there’s not even a hint of a hangover. Inhibitions disappeared completely last night, and sexual pleasure seemed limitless.
Jan 23, 2025
SYD | FEB-APR 2025
Black Family – Aboriginal Love
The 'Black Family – Aboriginal Love' — Boomalli’s 2025 Mardi Gras exhibition — will open on Friday 21st of February 2025 and continue until Saturday 12th April 2025.
Jan 22, 2025
Health
Australian LGBTIQ+ National Health Care Plan
The latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows 1 in 20 (4.5%) Australians over 16 are part of the LGBTIQ+ community. For perspective: at around 900,000 people, that’s similar to the population of Canberra (ACT) and Tasmania combined.
Jan 21, 2025
USA
President Trump declares "There Are Only Two Genders"
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the LGBTIQ+ community, America's new President, Donald Trump, has signed an executive order declaring that the U.S. government will recognise only two genders, male and female.
Jan 17, 2025
FILM REVEIW
Daniel Craig plays Queer in Guadagnino’s erotic drama
With its strong performances, particularly from Daniel Craig, and its bold narrative choices, Queer the film is set to be a significant talking point in cinema for 2025.
Jan 17, 2025
AUST | JAN-FEB 2025
'QUEER' the 2025 film not to miss at DENDY!
Be among the first to experience 'QUEER' the latest bold new film from acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino (Challengers, Call Me By Your Name) at our preview screening!
Adapted from William S Burroughs' novel of the same name and starring Daniel Craig in his stunning Golden Globe-nominated performance, this hallucinogenic odyssey bathed in desire is already one of the most talked-about films of the year.
Brilliant, challenging, and wildly audacious, Guadagnino delivers another captivating piece of cinema that offers unexpected encounters and sobering lessons.
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Jan 17, 2025
CBR | 22 FEB
Dial 'M' For Minogue
Six Degrees of Separation, MC'd by Venus Mantrap, brings you DIAL 'M' FOR MINOGUE: A KYLIE TRIBUTE.
As always, Six degrees will serve up an electric night of live music, dance, drag, trivia and disco - this time inspired by the impossible princess, Kylie Minogue!
Join Gazette, Girlcrush, Harry Morrissey, Mister Butch Venividivici and Venus Mantrap as they step back in time to deliver new performances in this tribute that will leave you shocked, and maybe even spinning around!
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday 22 Febuary 2025
Smith's Alternative
76 Alinga Street, Canberra ACT 2601
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