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FUSE73 Life, Death and Monsters
In this issue: Kirsty Webeck on comedy and sea creatures. Hayden Crosweller writes about communicating with the spirit world and shares ten things you’ve always wanted to ask a medium. Sapphic vampires, female desire and more. Grab a cuppa and dive into our eclectic mix of queer life, death and mo…
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Strangeways : A queer, neurodiverse cabaret about love in all its forms
Step behind the curtain with the Strangeways Ensemble — a creative force of neurodiverse artists whose cabaret dives deep into love in all its wild, awkward, and joyful forms. From grungy ballads to tales of online dating and vampires, discover how this close-knit troupe finds family on and off the…
NSW police operation at queer venues faces watchdog scrutiny
Complaints about NSW Police conduct at Oxford Street LGBTQIA+ venues are now heading to the watchdog. The operation has reignited concerns about policing, safety and trust in queer spaces.
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Raw storytelling and the power of Kerosene
Off the Ledge is bringing kerosene to the Canberra Theatre Centre, a sharply written new Australian play that dives into love, unfiltered emotions and female power. We spoke with director and producer Lachlan Houen and actor Winsome Ogilvie, who plays Millie, about what drew them to the production…
Greens Back Trans Rights with New “Trans Insurgency” Drive
As Hanson goes full TRUMP, in response, the Australian Greens have launched Trans Insurgency in response to Pauline Hanson’s anti-trans Press Club speech, putting trans rights and safety back at the centre of the conversation.
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The hidden realities of LGBTQ+ travel revealed
What does it really mean to travel as an LGBTIQ+ person? Beneath the glossy images of beaches and city breaks, queer travellers often navigate a world shaped by questions of safety, visibility and belonging. New research is shedding light on these realities, revealing how the choice of where to go…
Master the Crust: Our Day at BBQ School’s Pizza Making Masterclass
Pizza, like the LGBTIQ+ community, is a celebration of self-expression—there are endless ways to make it your own. When Daniela Koulikov from Fuse Magazine attended the ClassBento BBQ School's Pizza Making Masterclass, we came for cooking tips but left with so much more: new skills, genuine connec…
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New NSW law protect access to LGBTIQ+ books
The NSW state government has drawn a clear line against book bans in public libraries. For LGBTIQ+ readers, it means stories of inclusion, support and love stay on shelves where they belong.
FUSE73 Life, Death and Monsters
In this issue: Kirsty Webeck on comedy and sea creatures. Hayden Crosweller writes about communicating with the spirit world and shares ten things you’ve always wanted to ask a medium. Sapphic vampires, female desire and more. Grab a cuppa and dive into our eclectic mix of queer life, death and mo…
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U.S. Support for Same-Sex Marriage Drops
Support for same-sex marriage in the US has stopped rising after two decades.
Super Moves for a Strong Future
Superannuation changes are approaching, but the current financial year still offers a window to act under existing rules. With contribution caps increasing, new payment systems on the way, and tax changes for higher balances, what you do before 30 June can directly affect both your tax position and…
Into the Light by Daniela Koulikov
Australian queer writer Daniela Koulikov’s debut poetry collection, Into the Light, is a tender and honest journey through love, heartache and self-acceptance. Written from a deeply personal place, these poems trace the path from self-doubt to inner peace, inviting readers to reflect on what we sil…
Expanding boundaries of queer art, identity & expression
This new book expands the boundaries of identity and expression. Queer Art manages to avoid reductive framing, although sexual content is an important aspect, queer expression goes far beyond this, and the book reflects that.
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10 ways to help you feel happier now
Many things can influence your happiness, some of which are totally outside of your control. But there are easy things that you can do to make life better and improve your well-being. Here are 10 things you can do that will help you feel happier each day!
Is AI killing off our creativity?
It seems anyone can create a photo and post it as their own. AI may kill off our creativity if we get lazy and if we don’t start to value and protect real artists and photographers, and the traits that make us human.
Kirsty Webeck, the fish saving, big hearted queer comedian!
Kirsty Webeck is currently touring the country with her new show Lost for Words, bringing her trademark ‘comedy without the sad bits’ to stages across Australia. “I want to make people feel better and give them a nice escape for an hour.”
Mardi Gras' Pride Month Line Up Just Dropped - Dress Accordingly!
Pride Month is turning up the heat in Sydney this June, with Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras unveiling a packed line-up of community celebrations, disco-fuelled dance floors and nostalgic queer chaos ahead of its milestone 50th anniversary.
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Breathwork and why you should start today!
Could something as simple as breathing help reduce stress and anxiety? New interest in breathwork is shining a light on ancient breathing techniques that can support mental wellbeing, emotional regulation and nervous system health — particularly for communities experiencing higher levels of stress…
Federal Court doubles down on Giggle for Girls
The Full Federal Court has upheld a landmark discrimination ruling in favour of trans woman Roxanne Tickle, finding Giggle for Girls directly discriminated against her and increasing her damages to $20,000.
NSW passes LGBTQ+ hate crime laws in Legislative Assembly
NSW Legislative Assembly passes hate crime laws, boosting penalties for anti-LGBTIQ+ violence to 7 years. New offences target app luring and post-and-boast attacks.
EU Moves To Ban On Conversion Therapy
The European Parliament has voted to support a ban on conversion therapy, following a citizen-led campaign that gathered over 1.2 million signatures. The move adds pressure on the European Commission to introduce binding legislation as human rights experts call for stronger protections against a pr…
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What people with intersex traits want you to know
Intersex traits are more common than many people realise, yet they’re still widely misunderstood. This piece explores what intersex actually means, why language matters and the health, medical and social issues that can come with having innate variations of sex characteristics.
Mark Latham hit with $100K penalty
Mark Latham has been ordered to pay $100,000 to Alex Greenwich after a tribunal found he unlawfully vilified and sexually harassed him through explicit, homophobic comments. The ruling said the remarks incited hatred and caused harm. Latham will appeal, while Greenwich says it reinforces accountabi…
Come To Daddy vows to come back “even gayer”
Vandalism has challenged a venue built on queer visibility. Yet Come To Daddy refuses to be intimidated. Like many LGBTQIA+ spaces before it, the venue stands its ground — defiant, resilient and determined to be even gayer than before.
Trophy Boys : Rewriting Masculinity Through Comedy and Drag
Emmanuelle Mattana’s Trophy Boys turns the hyper-competitive world of elite school debating into a sharp, satirical lens on masculinity, power, and influence.
