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In this issue: Husbands Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell indulge in musical and other guilty pleasures. Kasey Chambers shares her thoughts on being a decent  human and her life as a singer. During these challenging times, Andreas Anthony looks at how we can achieve true authenticity. Filmmaker Nicholas Verso on  crafting a story about queer  youth, intimacy and masculinity.
Environment
The LGBTIQ+ community has always had a love affair with glitter, but it may be time for a breakup! Glitter is not only a major environmental issue; studies now show it can change the chemistry of our oceans.
Wellbeing
Sexually diverse youth are facing more challenges and stress than their heterosexual counterparts which is driving Cannabis use.
StarGazer
Although air signs can sometimes come across cold, they are more likely just lost in their own worlds, and are in fact, quite the opposite.
Wellbeing

How to creatively express ‘queer joy’ online

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.
UK
What will the UK Supreme Court gender ruling mean in practice? A legal expert explains.
Politics
Greens leader Adam Bandt has thrown his support behind Brisbane MP Stephen Bates after he became the first Australian politician to launch an OnlyFans account, using the adults-only platform to Spotlight HIV Prevention and other critical LGBTIQ+ health policies in the lead-up to the Australian May…
Hungary
Hungary’s parliament has passed sweeping constitutional amendments that ban public gatherings by queer people and Pride parades and have empowered authorities to use facial recognition technology to identify and fine participants, in a move widely condemned by human rights groups and European offic…

“I Kissed a Girl” Singer-Songwriter Jill Sobule dies in a house fire

USA
Jill Sobule, the acclaimed singer-songwriter best known for her trailblazing 1995 hit “I Kissed a Girl” and the cult classic “Supermodel” from the film Clueless, has died at the age of 66 in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Review
This show brings a lot of fantastic chemistry. It was magnetic, brimming with playful banter and good-natured ribbing that had the whole audience laughing. 4 Stars!
LIVE MUSIC
Queer Aussie Ricky Martin fans are buzzing with excitement after the Latin pop icon announced his highly anticipated return to Australia. His "Ricky Martin Live" tour is set to begin in November 2025.
INTERVIEW
We chatted with the Festival Director of Queer Cinema, Lisa Rose. Since her appointment in 2017, Lisa has overseen the Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival’s growth from strength to strength which is leaving a lasting mark on LGBTIQ+ cinema in Australia.

LASTEST ISSUE : APR/MAY 2025 : FUSE70

Authenticity is simply being who you are!

In this issue: Husbands Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell indulge in musical and other guilty pleasures. Kasey Chambers shares her thoughts on being a decent  human and her life as a singer. During these challenging times, Andreas Anthony looks at how we can achieve true authenticity. Filmmaker Nicholas Verso on  crafting a story about queer  youth, intimacy and masculinity.

NEXT ISSUE APRIL/MAY 2025


WorldPride DC
Organisers of WorldPride DC 2025 have issued urgent warnings to international attendees, advising those at risk to seek legal advice and reconsider travel, as the U.S. government's new policies effectively bar trans and nonbinary people from entering the country.

CBR | 2025
Get ready for a year of unforgettable events in Canberra in 2025. The city is putting on a show with blockbuster exhibitions, festivals, weekend markets, and other fabulous events all year long.
Cruising
Have you been “gay cruise curious” and are keen to explore new experiences safely. A sampler cruise from Points of Difference is your perfect opportunity. Fares start from just $295 a day!

Fitness
I credit the roller derby community with helping me discover and nurture my queer identity and my inclusive politics.
Fitness
Uncover what lies beneath; there's work to be done! Find out all you need to know about sculpting those abs of your dreams.

POLITICS
LGBTIQ+ politicians in Australia were hit with vile online abuse at the last federal election. The coming campaign could be even worse.
Social Media
Experts have been talking about the negative effects of social media on our mental health for years, and things are about to get worse. James May writes about how Abuse and Hate are now OK on Facebook and Insta and how it may affect our rainbow communities.
OP.ED
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.
OP.ED
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.

HIGHTLIGHT

Is time for a breakup? Glitter’s sparkle hides a darker side!

The LGBTIQ+ community has always had a love affair with glitter, but it may be time for a breakup! Glitter is not only a major environmental issue; studies now show it can change the chemistry of our oceans.

Pride
Grab your iPhone becuase you can now create your very own LGBTQIA+flag emojis with the new Apple AI Genmoji feature with Apple Intelligence AI integration.
YWCA Canberra
Your voice matters. YWCA Survey : 'Our Lives' is for women and Non-Binary poeple 16+

HEALTH
The team at SHFPACT believes there is nothing sexier than looking after your health and the health of those around you!
CBR | 2025
Do you identify under the LGBTIQ+ umbrella and find it difficult to access mainstream exercise services?