LGBTIQ+ RoundUp : News, Views & Politics

FUSE | Australian News
Herald apologises for running Trumpet of Patriots Ad
Journalists at The Newcastle Herald protested over a controversial advertisement by Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots party, which has sparked outrage and led to an apology from the Herald.

FUSE | World News
M3ta starts rejecting trans advertising amid policy changes
The refusal of advertising and posts from the transgender community follows M3ta's controversial decision to relax its hate speech policies, which many argue normalises anti-LGBTIQ+ rhetoric.
Elise Stephenson | Opinion
Australian LGBTIQ+ politicians experiencing abuse
Newly published research has found clear evidence that openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, and queer+ (LGBTIQ+) Australian politicians were disproportionately targeted with personal abuse on social media at the last federal election. Given global trends, it’s unlikely to be any different this year.

FUSE | Australian News
SGLMG Marching towards freedom
Get ready to set free pride, diversity, and unbridled joy as the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade returns on Saturday, 1 March 2025. With over 10,000 marchers and more than 180 spectacular floats, this year’s Parade is a dazzling celebration of the 2025 Festival theme, FREE TO BE, honouring the LGBTQIA+ community’s resilience, creativity, and unwavering pursuit of equality.
FUSE | Australian News
Palmer relaunches ‘Trumpet of Patriots’
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.