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FILM & TV
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.
USA
The United States, long viewed as a global leader in democracy and human rights, has been added to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist, a list reserved for countries experiencing significant declines in civil liberties. This development, which unfolded in March 2025 under President Donald Trump’s second…


AUST
The high-profile legal battle between Sall Grover, founder of the Lesbian women-only social media app Giggle for Girls, and transgender woman Roxanne Tickle will determine if Lesbians are allowed to have biological female-only spaces.
Byron Bay
An application to have Kings Beach, a historically significant gay nude beach just south of Byron Bay, added to New South Wales’ heritage list has been rejected, leaving many in the local LGBTQIA+ community angry and disappointed.
USA
Despite the current anti-LGBTIQ+ political climate in the US, a new 2025 Gallup Poll reveals a queer generational shift that's reshaping American demographics.
CBR PRIDE PHOTOS
‘Capital of Equality’ from Canberra joined in with 200 other floats from around Australia at this years Mardi Gras 2025!

Budapest
A record-breaking crowd surged through the streets of Budapest on Saturday, as an estimated 200,000+ people defied a sweeping government ban to participate in the city’s 30th annual Pride parade in an unprecedented show of public resistance.
Northern Territory
The NT government, lead by the Country Liberal Party (CLP) has walked back on its plans to scrap hate speech protections in the territory's anti-discrimination laws, after pushback from local community groups and advocates.
Health
The government has pledged $10 million for inclusive LGBTQIA+ health care.The 2025-2035 National Action Plan for LGBTIQA+ Wellbeing will help in addressing the significant health disparities. The plan will guide government action to make safe, inclusive and high-quality healthcare available to all…
CBR | SpringOut
The FUSE 'SpringOUT' Big Gay Winter Breakfast was held on a beautiful Canberra morning at Tilley's Devine Cafe.

Perth's Children's Court sentenced five teenage men to up to two years for violent attacks targeting gay men though Grindr.
After nearly 30 years in business, queer fashion designer Andrew Christian has announced the closure of his underwear brand, citing increasing pressure from fast fashion and a growing reluctance among corporations to associate with LGBTQIA+ businesses.
AUSTRALIA
After many years of campaigning, from 14 July 2025 Lifeblood, formerly Red Cross Australia, will scrap its sexual activity rule that has barred gay and bisexual men, trans women and other gender-diverse people from donating plasma if they had sex in the previous three months.
QUEER ART
Seeing so many people come along to the Kaleidoscope III opening at Belconnen Arts Centre was amazing. The exhibition is impressive and shows us just how much creative talent there is in the LGBTIQ+ community.

RELIGION
The Southern Baptists’ are calling for the US Supreme Court to overturn its same-sex marriage decision. It's part part of a long history of opposing women’s and LGBTIQ+ people’s rights.
Western Australia
Western Australia has ushered in a new era for trans and gender-diverse people, with landmark gender law reforms coming into effect on 30 May 2025.
USA
The Supreme Court Ruling in the US has triggered the immediate removal of transgender troops by the Trump administration.
Sydney
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
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…
USA
Incoming President Donald Trump and conservative rights Republicans pose more threats to the rights of LGBTIQ+ Americans as they brace for increased attacks on freedoms and healthcare access.
Canberra
The FUSE Big Gay Winter Breakfast was held on a beautiful Canberra morning at the Stepping Stone Café at Strathnairn Arts in Holt.

Health
The government has pledged $10 million for inclusive LGBTQIA+ health care.The 2025-2035 National Action Plan for LGBTIQA+ Wellbeing will help in addressing the significant health disparities. The plan will guide government action to make safe, inclusive and high-quality healthcare available to all…
Mens Health
Sex, drugs, and total disinhibition. Party and play (PnP), also known as Chemsex or wired play, refers to the practice of consuming drugs to enhance sexual activity.
Health
Almost 1 million Australians are LGBTQIA+ and for the first time, there’s a new national health plan designed for our communities.
USA
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the Affordable Care Act's (Obamacare) mandate for no-cost coverage of preventive services, including HIV prevention medication PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis).


Coming Out
Dear Rose, After many difficult years, I have recently come out as a trans woman, and I’m finally starting to feel comfortable in my body. Being a person over 60, I’m struggling with isolation and loneliness. Where can I get some help? Tiffany
Sexuality
Dear Rose, For the past two months I have been seeing someone that I consider a partner. My frustration is I do not know how to express my feelings with regards to sexual satisfaction. I am so attracted to this woman but I just cannot climax and find it really hard to express what I would like. Whe…
Relationships
Dear Rose, My boyfriend and I have been together for three years now and he has recently told me that he wants an open relationship. I’m not really sure about it, am I just being insecure. Andy
Can I survive long distance love
Relationships
Dear Rose, I just met the most amazing girl, only to find out she was on holidays. I still talk to her over the phone and through email. Things are starting to get more intense but I don’t know if I can/could cope with the long distance relationship. I don’t want to lose her. Please help! Long D…