Feb 4, 2026
Wellbeing
Sexual minorities may have shorter lifespans
New data has revealed something the UK has never seen before: clear evidence that sexual minority people die earlier, and at higher rates, than their straight or heterosexual peers.
Feb 4, 2026
Relationships
Financial abuse in LGBTQIA+ relationships: hidden harm, real impact
Recognising economic control as family violence and understanding your rights under Australia’s new laws. Financial abuse is one of the most powerful but least visible forms of family violence. It can happen to anyone, in any type of relationship. For people in the LGBTQIA+ community, financial abuse is difficult to detect due to social stigma and underreporting, plus a lack of tailored services providing education or support.
Feb 3, 2026
Sydney
Mardi Gras confirms 2026 party will not go ahead!
In a message to community members, CEO Jesse Matheson explained that the organisation has been working to stabilise its finances after two years of significant losses, with the Mardi Gras Party being a leading contributor to the deficit since the loss of the Royal Hall of Industries venue in 2020.
Feb 2, 2026
StarGazer
So you're dating an Air Sign (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)
The three air signs are Gemini, Libra and Aquarius — they will never bore you! As partners you can expect them to be like a leaf in the breeze — beautiful to watch but hard to hold down. Air signs are the social butterflies of the zodiac and in general make sensual, fun and carefree partners with an moody streak.
Jan 31, 2026
FIM & TV
Catherine O'Hara lit up the screen every time
Catherine O’Hara, the beloved actor and comedian who has died aged 71, occupied that rare position in contemporary screen culture: a comic actor, a cult figure and a mainstream star. Her work spanned more than 50 years, from improv sketch comedy to Hollywood features and off-beat TV classics.
Jan 30, 2026
Islamic Pride
Islamic societies onced embraced queer love
Islamic societies embraced homoerotic love until the 19th century. What happened? For centuries, literature from Islamic regions, especially Iran, celebrated male homoerotic love as a symbol of beauty, mysticism and spiritual longing. These attitudes were particularly pronounced during the Islamic Golden Age, from the mid-8th to mid-13th centuries.
But this literary tradition gradually disappeared in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, under the influence of Western values and colonisation.
Islamic law and poetic licence
Attitudes towards homosexuality in early Islamic societies were c…
Jan 30, 2026
Wellbeing
Achieving an Authentic Life
Are you ready for a happier, healthier you? Andreas Anthony creates a path for achieving an authentic life in these challanging times. Living authentically is not a destination or a thing to do but a continuous journey of honesty, self-discovery and growth.
Jan 28, 2026
USSR
Russia Declares ILGA World 'Undesirable
Russia has officially branded a leading global LGBTIQ+ rights organisation, ILGA World, as “undesirable”. This label effectively makes it a crime for people in Russia to work with or support the group. The move deepens an already harsh crackdown on queer activism and international human rights work inside the country.
Jan 28, 2026
MEL & SYD | 30 JAN - 22 MAR
AfterGlow : The Climax Is Just The Beginning
When Josh and Alex, a married couple in an open relationship, invite Darius to share their bed for a night, a new and intimate connection is ignited. As all three men come to terms with their individual definitions of love, loyalty and trust – relationships are challenged and futures are shaken