LGBTIQ+ RoundUp : News, Views & Politics

FUSE | Australian News
New Australian political party ‘Trumpet of Patriots’ launched
Australian billionaire Clive Palmer has launched a new political party called "Trumpet of Patriots," directly inspired by U.S. President Donald Trump, just months before Australia's upcoming federal election.

FUSE | World News
Mice Born to Two Male Parents
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.
FUSE | Australian News
Divisions among the LGBTIQ+ community over support of police
A recent national survey conducted by the advocacy group Just. Equal Australia has revealed that most LGBTIQ+ individuals support the presence of police at pride parades and other queer events, with 63.9% backing their participation.

FUSE | World News
Illegal discharge of sperm
In a move that has seen significant attention, Mississipp Bradford Blackmon introduced a bill titled the 'Contraception Begins at Erection Act' with fines up to $10,000 USD for the illegal discharge of sperm.
Scott Malcolm | Life & Wellbeing
Understanding Inflation and Taking Control with practical steps!
Here are some practical tips and strategies to help you manage your cash flow, reduce expenses, and navigate these economic challenges with confidence.
Over the past year, the harsh reality of an escalating cost of living has hit home for many. The complex roots of this reality lie in the actions taken by governments and central banks during the lockdowns.
They flooded the system with money to mitigate economic pain, lowering interest rates and offering cash rebates. While these measures helped to cushion the blow for some, others still found themselves in dire financial straits.
The after…

FUSE | World News
Trans pilot was wrongly blamed for air disaster
Jo Ellis is a transgender US helicopter pilot who has served the Virginia National Guard for over 15 years. She was ABSOLUTELY NOT the pilot of the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 midair as it was approaching Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
James May | Opinion
Meta's new policies will harm the LGBTIQ+ community
Many of us in the LGBTIQ+ community were alarmed to hear about the change to Meta's Hateful Conduct policy and the removal of independent fact-checkers to moderate its platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram.

FUSE | Life & Wellbeing
The aftermath of opposition to equality
Led by Research Fellow Karinna Saxby at The Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, a new study has been released using data from the 2017 marriage equality postal vote (plebiscite) and the 2021 Australian census.
Benjamín Gaya-Sancho | LGBTIQ Health
Chemsex, Party and Play... what are its risks?
What happened yesterday is a blur. The plate of drugs is still on the coffee table, but there’s not even a hint of a hangover. Inhibitions disappeared completely last night, and sexual pleasure seemed limitless.

Jennifer Power | LGBTIQ Health
Australian LGBTIQ+ National Health Care Plan
The latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows 1 in 20 (4.5%) Australians over 16 are part of the LGBTIQ+ community. For perspective: at around 900,000 people, that’s similar to the population of Canberra (ACT) and Tasmania combined.