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In the lead-up to their new shows at Smiths Alternative in Canberra during this year's SpringOUT festival, we sat down for a chat with Megan Munro AKA Sparklemuffin about drag kings, disability and inclusion on stage.

In this issue: Prince of Polyester Bob Downe. Bangs on about forty ridiculous years in showbiz. Sparklemuffin steps up & out for inclusion Kaleidoscope artists’ stories of creativity & self-discovery. 2026 stars predicting profound change, Lesbian Space Princess. Plus Another rapture another day! Never stop believing, change is inevitable.

Katrina Gorry, along with all her teammates from the Matildas, have emerged as a significant source of national pride in Australia. This is her increadble story so far...

Although April begins with Mercury retrograde, this pesky transit of the planet ends on the 7th. Remember not to make any major decisions during the first week or two of April, as confusion reigns during this period. In May, Jupiter enters Gemini, which will focus on family and emotional health. This is a positive time for people to work on personal development and improving relationships. 

Cover Story: Katrina Gorry, Matildas star midfielder, shares her amazing journey from sports hero to mum. Cover Story: Holden Sheppard talks about the grit and heart of queer regional Australia. Can anger, our most feared emotion, be used constructively, we look at taming the beast. Other highlights include a story about a flock of all gay sheep. Our fiscal guru Scott Malcolm explores the relationship between money and happiness. What to watch from the comfort of your couch. And be sure to check your horoscope out before you get a little heartfelt advice from Dear Rose.

Discover how Buddhist tradition holds space for gender diversity. The Dalai Lama, though a cisgender man, is spiritually linked to Avalokiteśvara—a figure who transcends the gender binary. Learn how this connection inspires and empowers trans and queer Buddhists today.

The coolest newest trend in menswear? Barely-there, wired glasses. Or as the internet likes to call them, slutty little glasses.

Despite its lack of evidence, a social contagion theory has been used by critics to help fuel an international backlash against adolescent gender care.

Victoria’s landmark anti-vilification laws are a significant step forward for LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities and anyone discriminated against because of their sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.