Jan 26, 2026
FILM
Heated Rivalry : Rewriting Masculinity & Queer Joy
The reason people are so captivated by Heated Rivalry, the new Crave romance adapted from Rachel Reid’s popular novel, isn’t just because the storyline is unprecedented, but because the two main characters find queer joy in impossible circumstances. In doing so, the series creates new possibilities for imagining relationships, masculinity and society.
Jan 26, 2026
Technology
OpenAI will put ads in ChatGPT
OpenAI has announced plans to introduce advertising in ChatGPT in the United States. Ads will appear on the free version and the low-cost Go tier, but not for Pro, Business, or Enterprise subscribers.
Jan 25, 2026
Review
A Night in Wonderland: Cirque Alice Dazzles Canberra
Many of us grew up reading wonderous stories, from Peter Pan to The Chronicles of Narnia. One story that stood out to me was Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The way she followed the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole hooked me – I too wanted to experience the mesmerising world she uncovered.
Jan 23, 2026
Interview
The creative sparks & genius behind Hot Department
Hot Department’s Honor Wolff and Patrick Durnan Silva are two comedic superstars that are on a mission to get everyone’s blood flowing. They’ve won Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award, and their webseries, Dark Web, won an award at London Web Fest as well as Best Australian comedy (Melbourne Web fest), Best Web series and Best Comedy series (Sydney Web fest).
Jan 21, 2026
CBR | 18 & 19 Apr
Good Earth Psychic Fair
The longest‑running psychic event in the capital, Good Earth is known for its relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and its mix of experienced readers, talented healers and stallholders from across the region.
Jan 20, 2026
ACT
The ACT moves for stronger anti‑vilification laws
The ACT Labor Government has confirmed it will move to strengthen the Territory’s anti‑vilification laws, arguing that Canberra needs clearer, tougher tools to respond to rising hate speech and abuse.
Jan 20, 2026
Horoscopes
What do the stars hold for us in 2026
As we approach 2026, planetary alignments suggest a year of significant change, accompanied by a dynamic and sometimes challenging landscape, where stale structures begin to dismantle and new ways emerge.
Jan 19, 2026
Europe
Aussies may soon be able to live and work in Europe visa-free?
In exciting news, in a deal that goes both ways, Australians could soon be able to move to Europe for up to 4 years under a new arrangement being forged between Australia and the European Union.
What you’ll learn in this article
What the new EU–Australia mobility idea actually is
How it differs from current European visa rules for Australians
Why it’s being discussed now, and what still needs to happen
What this could mean for work, study and queer Aussies eyeing a European move
Currently, Australians can already visit most of Europe without a visa for short trips. Under Schenge…
Jan 19, 2026
VIC
New Victorian Hate Speech Laws Protecting LGBTIQ+ Communities
Victoria leading the way. The Victorian Parliament has passed expanded anti‑hate speech laws that explicitly protect LGBTIQ+ people, including trans and gender diverse folks, from serious vilification – on the street and online.