SPIRIT
Celbrate Yule like a true Pagan
As the end of the approaches, we look at the long and ancient history of Yule around the world and how to celebrate the season with heart and authenticity. Celbrate Yule like a true Pagan.
FUSE69
FUSE69 'Yes, it’s true! Kylie Minogue is on the cover'
In this issue. Kylie Minogue. Padam Padam, the rise of
Australia’s pop queen. Celebrate Yule like a Pagan. The aftermath of opposition to equality. Dipping into Santa’s sack. Sleighing your festive budget. Comedian Jackie Loeb. Celebrating pride in Canberra. The 2024 SpringOUT festival guide.
INTERVIEW
Unstoppable advocate who’s redefining disability and queer identity
Wayne Herbert. A self proclaimed chronic over-sharer on a mission to change hearts and minds.
StarGazer
Queer Horoscopes December 2024
Over the next few months, we will feel stronger connections to family and community as the universe encourages us to focus more on our relationships. It’s a good time to enrich our personal connections with loved ones and also to heal old wounds. Spending more time on personal growth and with close friends will bring positive outcomes.
GARDENING
Grow your own Floriade rainbow pride garden!
As the seasons change, you may feel the urge to reconnect with nature. This list of easy-to-grow flowers will have your life bursting with colour quicker than you can tap those ruby crocs together and say, “There’s no place like home”.
POLITCS
Conversations of Change with Shane Rattenbury
In the lead up to the ACT elections, FUSE Magazine chatted to ACT Greens MLA Shane Rattenbury about the need for change, progress and hope in Canberra and the world.
POLITCS
Andrew Barr, The big Ken Behren
Andrew Barr (Chief Minister ACT Legislative Assembly) is a man with a love for good coffee, who is open-minded to pineapple on pizza and promises a bright future for Canberra, Australia’s most inclusive city. Nelida Contreras from FUSE had a chat with the big 'Ken Behren' about politics, pineapple and pride.
OP.ED
LGBTIQ+ Australians are tired of being ignored.
The 2026 Census presented a crucial opportunity to count the LGBTIQ+ population in Australia for the first time. Here’s why counting us in the next census is so important.
FUSE68
FUSE68 'Change is never silent. Love is never wrong'
In this issue. Unstoppable Advocate who's Redefining Disability and Queer Identity. Kinky queer mum quietly ministering to the skin-hungry. Kickball, the game with big red balls! Finding Peace in Every Breath. Bringing Queer Stories to the table. Andrew Barr, The Big Ken Behren. Conversations of Change with Shane Rattenbury. DIY rainbow pride garden, plus all our regulars!