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What do the stars hold for us in 2026
Whether you’re a believer or not, astrology has offered people and communities guidance, affirmation and foresight for thousands of years. And if the cosmic chatter is to be believed — planetary shifts coupled with the dawning of the Aquarian age and its increased influence — 2026 marks a genuine t…
Achieving an Authentic Life
We all seem to be searching for authenticity in a society that is estranged from reality and truth. Do you have what it takes to break from your deepest fears and be completely honest with yourself and others?
That is the price of true authenticity.
Islamic societies onced embraced queer love
For centuries, Islamic literature openly celebrated queer love as a symbol of beauty, devotion, and spiritual longing? From Persian poetry to Sufi mysticism, desire between men was once a powerful metaphor for the soul’s journey toward the divine.
New Victorian Hate Speech Laws Protecting LGBTIQ+ Communities
Victoria has moved ahead with new 'Hate Speech' protections that, for the first time, clearly cover LGBTIQ+ communities, with the changes due to be fully in force by June 2026. The reforms expand anti‑vilification laws beyond race and religion, introduce new criminal offences for serious hate condu…
LGBTIQ+ groups urge greater protection from hate speech
LGBTIQ+ groups are calling on the federal government to include greater protections for their communities in its proposed overhaul of hate speech legislation.
Kazakhstan bans LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' amid local support and activist concerns
Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’ While the Kazakhstan government says being LGBTQ+ isn’t illegal, the new LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' raises serious concerns about censorship, visibility, and the silencing of queer voices.
The creative sparks & genius behind Hot Department
Interview
We had a chat with Honor Wolff from Hot Department about sketch comedy, creative sparks, and what it means to push boundaries in humor. From their award-winning webseries to their unique writing process, these comedic superstars know how to make people laugh while keeping it smart!
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Financial abuse in LGBTQIA+ relationships: hidden harm, real impact -
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Queer Powerpoint CBR -
Domestic, family and intimate partner violence: a family law perspective -
The Unsaid Says A Lot -
Bit Bent : Queer youth group -
Change your life with Transition Breath -
Small Sculpture Exhibition -
Create your own LGBTIQA+ emojis with Apple AI Genmoji
Europe
Rough and tumble love of roller derby
I credit the roller derby community with helping me discover and nurture my queer identity and my inclusive politics.
How to deal with stress in your life
If you feel stressed, make sure you take regular time out. Switch off from technology, develop your problem-solving skills, learn to say “no” and avoid over-extending yourself. Get support and tell others how you feel.
Critics claim gender clinics are seeing an excess of trans boys. But new data suggest otherwise
Despite its lack of evidence, a social contagion theory has been used by critics to help fuel an international backlash against adolescent gender care.
The umbrella of hate & social attitudes
We are all lumped under one umbrella of hate’: when social attitudes change, what is life like for people who don’t agree?
Australian LGBTIQ+ politicians experiencing abuse
LGBTIQ+ politicians in Australia were hit with vile online abuse at the last federal election. The coming campaign could be even worse.
Meta's new policies will harm the LGBTIQ+ community
Experts have been talking about the negative effects of social media on our mental health for years, and things are about to get worse. James May writes about how Abuse and Hate are now OK on Facebook and Insta and how it may affect our rainbow communities.
HIGHTLIGHT
What do the stars hold for us in 2026
Whether you’re a believer or not, astrology has offered people and communities guidance, affirmation and foresight for thousands of years. And if the cosmic chatter is to be believed — planetary shifts coupled with the dawning of the Aquarian age and its increased influence — 2026 marks a genuine turning point.
