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.
LATEST HEADLINES
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Queer Christians and 'sacramental shame'.
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Artist Call Out : Kaleidoscope LGBTQIA+ Exhibition 2025
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Find what you want on the LGBTIQ DIRECTORY
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New Gender Law Reforms Take Effect in Western Australia
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Popular gay 'Kings Beach' beach under threat
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Domestic, family and intimate partner violence: a family law perspective
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US Trans military personnel, under fire!

Religion
Queer Christians and 'sacramental shame'.
As sociologists and philosophers in America, Dawne Moon and Theresa Tobin have worked together to understand the experiences of queer conservative Christians. Kai’s story illustrates a dynamic that we call “sacramental shame.” Can they find healing?

Wellbeing
Achieving an Authentic Life
We all seem to be searching for authenticity in a society that is estranged from reality and truth. Do you have what it takes to break from your deepest fears and be completely honest with yourself and others?
That is the price of true authenticity.

Community
The umbrella of hate & social attitudes
We are all lumped under one umbrella of hate’: when social attitudes change, what is life like for people who don’t agree?
FUSE NEWS & VIEWS
Western Australia
The long-criticised Gender Reassignment Board has been officially abolished, streamlining the process for changing sex or gender on birth certificates and marking a significant milestone for LGBTIQ rights in the state.
WHAT'S ON
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Free Pride Screenings & Market
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Qwire Presents : These Precious Hours
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Book Launch: King of Dirt by Holden Sheppard
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Sydney Pride Festival 2025
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Sydney & Regional NSW LGBTIQ+ Festivals & Events
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Blue Mountains Pride 2025
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Alias Cabaret : Surreal Realism
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Robyn Archer and The Pack of Women
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Present Laughter
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Sugar
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.

USA
US Trans military personnel, under fire!
The Supreme Court Ruling in the US has triggered the immediate removal of transgender troops by the Trump administration.

Sydney
Offensive Graffiti Targets Sydney’s Imperial Hotel
A wave of offensive graffiti swept through Sydney’s inner west this week, with the iconic Imperial Hotel in Erskineville among dozens of sites targeted by vandals.

UK
The UK Supreme Court rule on gender
What will the UK Supreme Court gender ruling mean in practice? A legal expert explains.
Behind the Scenes of Invisible Boys
INTERVIEW
We chat to Nicholas Verso about Crafting a Powerful Story of Queer Youth and Masculinity. Behind the Scenes of STANS new queer series Invisible Boys.
USA
“I Kissed a Girl” Singer-Songwriter Jill Sobule dies in a house fire
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
Anthony Callea & Tim Campbell Deliver the Goods
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
Ricky Martin announces the Australian Tour!
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.
QUEER BOARD
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Artist Call Out : Kaleidoscope LGBTQIA+ Exhibition 2025
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Find what you want on the LGBTIQ DIRECTORY
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Domestic, family and intimate partner violence: a family law perspective
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Create your own LGBTIQA+ emojis with Apple AI Genmoji
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Our Lives: Women in the ACT Survey 2025
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Canberran Handmade Ceramics
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Ka Hun massage unlike any other!
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Safe is sexy — free STI testing in Canberra city
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All In : Excerise for the LGBTIQ+ Community
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It's time to start your queer-friendly bsky.social account
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
For decades, Kings Beach in northern New South Wales has been more than just a stretch of sand and surf — it’s been a sanctuary, a place where gay men and LGBTIQ+ Australians can drop their guard, their swimwear, and, for a few precious hours, be with nature.
WorldPride DC
WorldPride DC attendance hit hard as travellers avoid the USA
As WorldPride starts this week, organisers 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
Don't miss these unforgettable events in Canberra
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.

Sexuality
It's how big? What is a 'Normal' Penis Size?
Australians may be delighted to learn that Aussie men are very much average on the world stage when it comes to penis size. A wide range of penis and erections sizes are normal, and the size of your penis can depend on a number of factors.

Wellbeing
Your ‘ideal’ body, and why you want it?
What makes an ideal body, and why do we want one so badly?

Community
The umbrella of hate & social attitudes
We are all lumped under one umbrella of hate’: when social attitudes change, what is life like for people who don’t agree?

POLITICS
Australian LGBTIQ+ politicians experiencing abuse
LGBTIQ+ politicians in Australia were hit with vile online abuse at the last federal election. The coming campaign could be even worse.

Social Media
Meta's new policies will harm the LGBTIQ+ community
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
Are you gay enough for Britain’s LGBTIQ nightlife scene?
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.
HIGHTLIGHT
Queer Christians and 'sacramental shame'.
As sociologists and philosophers in America, Dawne Moon and Theresa Tobin have worked together to understand the experiences of queer conservative Christians. Kai’s story illustrates a dynamic that we call “sacramental shame.” Can they find healing?
ARTIST CALL OUT
Artist Call Out : Kaleidoscope LGBTQIA+ Exhibition 2025
Calling all queer artists for Kaleidoscope IV 2025, an LGBTQIA+ Exhibition brought to you by Belco Arts and supported by FUSE Magazine.
COMMUNITY
Find what you want on the LGBTIQ DIRECTORY
The LGBTIQ.DIRECTORY is a community-focused project for all LGBTIQA+ people. It's proudly published by FUSE Magazine and its partners.
Relationships
Domestic, family and intimate partner violence: a family law perspective
Understanding domestic, family and intimate partner violence from a family law perspective is an important part of addressing domestic violence.
Pride
Create your own LGBTIQA+ emojis with Apple AI Genmoji
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.