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Welcome to our special Canberra SpringOUT Festival Guide edition! We interview local musician Stella Eve, who is electrifying Canberra’s music scene. Meet Timothy Christopher Ryan, a champion of joyful rebellion. Find out about the modern witch and learn how to get the most out of seasonal family gatherings while protecting your peace. Plus FUSE Horoscopes, queer films, news and more.

FEATURE INTERVIEW
Timothy Christopher Ryan is one of those fascinating, intriguing humans — a multifaceted chameleon who lives several lives all at once. He's is a kind, fun guy who contains multitudes: a nature-loving bogan, nightlife creature, arts powerhouse and professional agent of delightful chaos.

Grooming
If you've ever found yourself trying unfamiliar yoga poses, struggled with a shaky mirror, dealt with a shaving rash, or felt anxious about shaving those tricky, sensitive areas, the Bumzzy Butt Shaver could be the ideal addition to your bathroom.

Stargazer
The coming months will bring many of us a mix of emotional moments, clarity, liveliness of spirit and feelings of unpredictability, making this a good time to reflect and work to balance our lives in a more holistic way. The cooler energy around us invites us to slow down, have honest check-ins and practice self-care, leading to healthier, happier lives.

Review
Sick of tired, dull gifts? Created for guys who only want the best, the He Man Shop’s Foodie Gift Hamper may be your answer—packed with gourmet snacks, cheese, craft beer, and fancy treats.

FAB THINGS
Born from a passion for organic, natural soaps and desire to make a real difference to the way men treat their skin, Valor products were first sold through local markets in the Byron Bay hinterland.

Books
There's a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from trying to heal with tools that were never made for you. For many LGBTQIA+ people, mainstream self-help resources can feel like they're speaking a slightly different language — one that doesn't quite account for family rejection, identity-based shame or the chronic stress of moving through a world that still often treats us as provisional. Unbroken Pride is changing that.

Wellbeing
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!

Queer History
‘A hard‑on more raging than a man’s’: what the tribas figure reveals about lesbians in ancient Rome. What can ancient Roman texts tell us about women who loved women? The surviving evidence is sparse, satirical and largely written by men — but by reading between the lines, we can uncover how figures like the tribas challenged Roman ideas about gender, sexuality and power.