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For more than five decades, William Yang has captured the intimate, joyful, and sometimes painful realities of queer life. Rising to prominence in the 1970s and ’80s, his candid portraits of Sydney’s gay community became iconic records of identity and resilience. During the AIDS crisis, his photographs bore witness to both devastation and love, creating an invaluable archive of lives too often erased.
USA
Elon Musk continues his aggressive anti-trans social media campaign, urging his 227 million followers on X to cancel their Netflix subscriptions, claiming the streaming service was promoting a “transgender woke agenda” through children’s content.


SYD
After 43 years as a cornerstone of Sydney’s queer community, The Bookshop Darlinghurst will close its doors for the final time on Christmas Eve 2025, marking the end of an era for LGBTQIA+ literature, connection, and culture.
TAS
The Tasmanian parliament are currently considering two bills that will cement Tasmania as the Rainbow Isleand compensate people for historical LGBTQIA+ convictions. Could others follow suit?
HIV
What you need to know about Lenacapavir. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first medicine to prevent HIV that only has to be taken twice a year. People who are at high risk for HIV can now take the injection—called lenacapavir and sold as Yeztugo—just once every six months.
CBR PRIDE PHOTOS
‘Capital of Equality’ from Canberra joined in with 200 other floats from around Australia at this years Mardi Gras 2025!

FARMING
Meet the world’s first openly gay flock of sheep! 🐑💖 Saved from slaughter, these fabulous rams now graze freely in Germany — and their wool is being spun into Rainbow Wool, a queer fashion brand with a mission.
FILM & TV
British screen legend Terence Stamp, known for his iconic roles in the Superman franchise and the beloved Queer cult film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, has died at age 87.
GENETICS
Two dads, one big breakthrough 🐭✨ For the first time ever, mice with two biological fathers have successfully had babies of their own. A leap in science that could reshape how we think about reproduction—and maybe even the future of families.
CBR | SpringOut
The FUSE 'SpringOUT' Big Gay Winter Breakfast was held on a beautiful Canberra morning at Tilley's Devine Cafe.

USA
The United States has been added to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist, a research tool that publicises the status of freedoms and threats to civil liberties worldwide. The move comes amid President Donald Trump’s “assault on democratic norms and global cooperation.
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.
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.

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.
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…

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.
USA
On his first day in the oval office, new elected President Trump has signed executive order declaring 'There Are Only Two Genders, Male and Female'.
Canberra
The FUSE Big Gay Winter Breakfast was held on a beautiful Canberra morning at the Stepping Stone Café at Strathnairn Arts in Holt.

HIV
What you need to know about Lenacapavir. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first medicine to prevent HIV that only has to be taken twice a year. People who are at high risk for HIV can now take the injection—called lenacapavir and sold as Yeztugo—just once every six months.
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.


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…