In a heartwarming news story that sounds almost too fabulous to be true, a picturesque farm in Löhne, Germany, is home to the world’s first flock of openly gay sheep, and their wool is making quite the statement.
Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, turns 90 this week – a milestone that’s reigniting speculation over his eventual successor.
While the Dalai Lama is the face of Buddhism to many people across the world, he is actually the head of just one tradition within Tibetan Buddhism known as the Gelug school.
Tibetans believe the Dalai Lama to be the manifestation of Avalokiteśvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, and the “one who hears the cries of the world”.
Avalokiteśvara is prayed to across Asia, and is known as Chenrezig in Tibet, Guanyin in China, and Kannon or Kanzeon in Japan.
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Are you ready for a happier, healthier you? Andreas Anthony creates a path for achieving an authentic life in these challanging times. Living authentically is not a destination or a thing to do but a continuous journey of honesty, self-discovery and growth.
Today we remember Terence Stamp, star of Priscilla and Superman, who has died aged 87. He was a cinema icon and queer ally. The world of film and the LGBTIQ+ community are mourning the loss of Terence Stamp, the magnetic British actor whose career spanned over six decades and whose performances touched countless lives. Stamp died peacefully in London, surrounded by family and friends.
Scientists have made rapid advancements in genetic engineering and reproductive biology, which could help gay men have biological children in the future. In a remarkable breakthrough, scientists in China have successfully used genetic engineering to create mice with two male parents, marking a significant advancement in reproductive biology.
Bushdance is Canberra’s largest LGBTIQ+ event and is back for another fabulous year! Held at the Yarralumla Woolshed, it is a fun night of dancing with people of all flavours
SPRINGOUT prestents One Night In Heaven 2 at The Vault with heaven DJ's all night long, drag queens and kings, performance art, tributes to the past, loved performers, gay anthems, handbag house, club bangers, techno-house, and explorations of the heavenly rave beginnings.
This year's QSFF25 program is packed with stories from across the globe spanning genres and tones, but these are some of the films that are going to leave you filled with joy. From laugh-out-loud comedies to fun and light-hearted tales, if you're looking for something to put a smile on your face you'll find it at the Queer Screen Film Fest 2025 with films like Twinless, Manok, From All Sides, Niñxs, Really Happy Someday and Mixed Shorts.
Queer Food is so excited to be partnering up with Chroma Wine to bring you our Wear it Purple Night. Come along and join Queer food for a speical pasta and wine night at Cafe Stepping Stone Dickson.
