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.
Founded in 1982 by Les McDonald and Wayne Harrison, the Darlo Bookshop began on Crown Street and found a home on Oxford Street in 1984 — right at the heart of Sydney’s LGBTQ+ precinct. Over more than four decades, The Bookshop grew beyond retail, serving as a sanctuary during the AIDS crisis, a hub for author events, and an anchor for generations seeking community, affirmation, or simply the right book at the right time.
It’s astounding – time really is fleeting. In 1975, a spark from Australia’s creative underground ignited a wildfire of rebellion, expression and belonging. Fifty years on, The Rocky Horror Picture Show still pulses with the same energy, testament to both the wild, loud powerhouses behind its genius, and the rituals that have become folded into the film’s very being.
A JUMP TO THE LEFT. WHO GETS TO BELONG?
Australia in the 1970s was on the cusp of radical change, grappling with ideas of self-expression, gender, identity and sexuality. Into this upheaval burst a strange and irreverent little…
Let's Talk... We are here to help you! If you - or someone you know - are thinking about about suicide then talking to somebody that you trust is a good start, but there are many things that you can do to keep yourself safe and to work through the tough times.
Talk to someone you trust
This can be a family member or friend, a colleague, teacher, minister, your local doctor, or an anonymous 24-hour telephone counselling service such as Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Stay healthy
Exercising and eating well can help you to feel better and manage difficult life events.
Avoid drugs and alcohol
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The laws, which have bipartisan support, will provide compensation for those historically convicted of homosexuality and cross-dressing offences. They also expand hate crime provisions to LGBTQIA+ people.
Most HIV prevention drugs are daily pills (known as PrEP), which many people struggle to take regularly for various reasons, including inconvenience, price, stigma and side-effects. Lenacapavir works differently. It’s a new type of drug that attacks HIV’s protective shell, stopping the virus from copying itself at multiple stages.
Stargazer Queer Horoscopes October 2025
VULNERABILITY & HONESTY BRING NEW BEGINNINGS
It’s time to let go of outdated habits and strengthen your spiritual and social connections. Saturn brings themes of healing, transformation and boundary-setting, while urging clear communication for everyone. Whether you’re navigating relationships or pursuing career aspirations, the stars are encouraging us to cultivate courage, embrace vulnerability and welcome new beginnings.
Aquarius
January 21 – February 18
Collaborations and heartfelt dialogues can spark innovat…
Do you love to travel! GALTA (Gay & Lesbian Tourism Australia) is currently seeking a person who loves travel and is interested in the tourism industry to represent it in Canberra and outlining areas.
Ahead of the opening of his new play, The Story of the Oars at The Street, we chat to Nigel Featherstone as he reflects on his creative journey, the role of music in his latest work, and why storytelling must always be an act of courage.
