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.
The 'Black Family – Aboriginal Love' — Boomalli’s 2025 Mardi Gras exhibition — will open on Friday 21st of February 2025 and continue until Saturday 12th April 2025.
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.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the LGBTIQ+ community, America's new President, Donald Trump, has signed an executive order declaring that the U.S. government will recognise only two genders, male and female.
With its strong performances, particularly from Daniel Craig, and its bold narrative choices, Queer the film is set to be a significant talking point in cinema for 2025.
Iconic favourites return to Canberra including Enlighten Festival and Canberra Balloon Spectacular in autumn, truffle celebrations in winter, Floriade in spring, and the SpringOUTW pride festival as we head into another hot and fabulous summer.
These signature events, along with live music, festival and vibrant celebrations, promise something for everyone in 2025.
JANUARY 2025 EVENTS
NATIONAL MUSEUM : POMPEII : UNTIL 4 MAY
Discover what life was like in the ancient city of Pompeii before the fateful eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. See remarkable artefacts including frescoes, jewell…
The Vatican has given the green light to gay men to become priests, releasing new guidelines that allow Gay Men to train as Priests in Italy. The updated rules were approved at the 'Italian Bishops' Conference'. This is a significant shift in the Church's approach to LGBTIQ+ individuals in religious vocations.
Many things can influence your happiness, many of which are totally outside of our control. Research suggests that 50% of happiness is determined by your genes, 10% by the circumstances in which you live, and 40% of happiness is defined by your actions, attitude and how you handle situations. Let's look at that 40%.
