By now, everyone knows that in February2023 Sydney Mardi Gras and Sydney WorldPride will unite to present a truly global LGBTIQ+ pride festival — the very first in the Southern Hemisphere.
unning from 17 February to 5 March 2023, the theme for the festival ‘GATHER, DREAM, AMPLIFY’ was developed by WorldPride in partnership with our extraordinary First Nations and LGBTIQ+ communities.
As part of the festival, greater Sydney will be transformed into a living rainbow art city, with organisations across Sydney, including the Royal Botanic Gardens, The Domain Trust and the Scenic Skyway in Kat...
FUSE Magazine is super excited to be reporting from the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge as we road-tested the Sydney WorldPride Amplified 'Pride Climb'. You'll literally be drag-ed to this amazing WorldPride activity!
In 2015 Philippa was awarded the ACT Telstra Business Women’s Award for Purpose and Social Enterprise, along with the Australian Institute of Management’s Not for Profit Manager of the Year (ACT) award. Over the past ten years, at the helm of Meridian, Philippa has ushered in and watched as change washed over our communities.
We spent a little time chatting to Philippa to get her thoughts on how things have evolved over the years and where we might be heading in the future.
Meridian has a long history in Canberra; what would you say are the most significant changes you’ve seen happen in t...
The Queensland Police Service has committed to issue a landmark apology to the queer community for past enforcement of discriminatory laws.
The decision comes after, for the second year in a row, officers participating in the Brisbane Pride Festival march and rally were asked not to do so in uniform.
Same-sex marriage and adoption has been legalised in Cuba after the island nation voted on a referendum for a new family code.
Preliminary results from the electoral commission showed that 74% of eligible voters participated in the referendum, with two-thirds voting in favour.
Some of NSW’s highest-ranking police officers have met in Broken Hill for an inaugural gay and lesbian police conference.
Barrier Police District Superintendent Darren Brand masterminded the event in order to promote inclusivity and diversity in policing and the wider community, saying, “It doesn’t matter what community you’re a part of… your police are there to support you and treat you with respect”.
Sergeant Nathan Towney, a Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officer and Wiradjuri man, attended the event and stated, “I can definitely see a big shift with acceptance and moving forward”.
Also pres...
Dear Nick, Although it’s totally fine to date an older person, you are right, your parents will probably flip out. Before you judge them, ask yourself: what would you think if your child was seeing someone who is about 30 years older? Reversing the scenario to their point of view will help you empathise and also formulate your dialogue in answering any questions they may have.
The other issue that comes to mind is whether you have discussed this with your BF? Introducing your man to your parents has consequences for him as well. You will need to present as a united front to protect each o...
Carl Austin-Behan, Manchester’s first out gay Lord Mayor (and Mr Gay UK 2001), has stated that the late great monarch “cared about our LGBTIQ+ community”.
Austin-Behan served as Lord Mayor of Manchester from 2016 to 2017 and is currently the LGBT advisor to the Lord Mayor of Greater Manchester. He had the opportunity to meet the Queen in July 2021 when she visited Manchester Cathedral for the 600th anniversary of the Collegiate Church.
Former AFL player and coach Dani Laidley has showcased her stunning transformation on the red carpet at this year’s Brownlow Medal Ceremony.
Laidley, who announced her transition in November of 2020, wowed attendees as she walked the red carpet in a gorgeous white off-the-shoulder Marquise Atelier gown alongside her partner Donna Leckie.
