Feb 9, 2018
Sexuality

PrEPed & ready to go! Get PreP in Canberra!

“Boys boys all types of boys, black white Puerto Rican Chinese boys”. Get PreP in Canberra! So rapped Missy Elliot in her 2002 single Work It and I for one say, hell yeah!!! Until Mr Right locks me in the cellar, I see no reason not to fully explore the bounty offered in this hot little queer and mixed-race world — and I suspect a few of you adopt a similar approach to your own sex life. Of course, if we’re going to acquire a taste for the global or just the local, then it’s imperative that we also develop an equally-evolved appetite for self-protection. Because there’s no fuller stop on ...

Nov 25, 2017
LOVE IS LOVE

Not all views deserve respect

When it comes to same-sex marriage, not all views deserve respect. One of the expectations in the ongoing debate over marriage reform in Australia is that all views should be respected. But if we want to uphold the values of the enlightenment and of deliberative democracy...

Jun 22, 2016
from the archives

Yasmin Element is Heidi Von Hottentot

If you've been to a FUSE event then you would’ve seen her on stage, and maybe even rubbed shoulders (or tassels) with her... Or maybe you were one of the many in the audience who can't resist but have your photo taken with her? Heidi likes old music, the kind you bop to. She may not be a great dancer, but she’s really good at bumping and grinding. Be careful though, because she will fall flat on her face if you ask her to do an arabesque. Heidi’s inspirations include Marilyn Monroe, Betty Boop, Liza Minnelli, and anyone kooky and offbeat. She also loves a good chase scene from the Benn...

Jun 10, 2016
LGBTIQ HISTORY

The gay trials of 1772

The 'macaroni' scandal of 1772: 'gay' trial a century before Oscar Wilde. Much derision was directed toward aesthetes in the late 19th century, who, led by Oscar Wilde, declared their devotion to beauty in all its forms. That moment in the history of men and their fashions is remembered today because of the fate of Wilde, imprisoned for what was then the crime of “gross indecency”. But this was not the first sensational trial of a high-profile homosexual. That had happened long before, such as in the notorious “macaroni” case of 1772. Over the centuries, all manner of dandies have attempt...

May 6, 2015
LGBTIQ HISTORY

Holocaust survivor "love is stronger than hate"

This gay holocaust survivor is now the oldest member of Sydney’s Jewish LGBTI community, and on Sunday he’ll share his remarkable story in public for the first time. Pictured above in his teens, 82-year-old Frederick Weisinger will take his audience on an emotional journey through extraordinary wartime memories of bravery, resilience and courage. Recently Matt Akersten met with Weisinger in the Surry Hills home he shares with his partner, and he kindly practised telling his story with us. Since he’s not used to public speaking, he was a little nervous, but the memories soon flooded out, s...

Mar 3, 2015
PRIDE PHOTOS

Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras 2015

There is no more perfect combination of passion and people than The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.

Dec 16, 2014
FROM THE ARCHIVES

I photograph beautiful men

Our beautiful cover boy of FUSE Magazine Issue #27 is Australian model Kyle Lucas. We had a quick chat to our photographer Michael Andrew about his work and passion.

Dec 15, 2014
from the archives

FUSE Underwear Fashion Show

It seemed like only yesterday we where having out first birthday, but that was now over five years ago. To celebrate our 7th birthday we thought we would look back over of our most memorable events.

May 29, 2009
CBR

Love and Politics. Close & Personal with Andrew Barr

When Andrew Barr and Anthony Toms entered into their civil partnership in 2009, neither of them where wearing a dress. When they first met, Anthony was visiting Canberra with some friends, ditched them in Civic and told the taxi driver to take him to a gay bar. The driver delivered Anthony to the Meridian in Braddon.

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