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So, was the famous Australian bushranger Captain Moonlite definitely gay? A historian explains why it’s much more complicated.

Loneliness is that negative feeling that arises when our social needs are unmet by the quantity and quality of our current social relationships. As social beings, we rely on safe, secure social surroundings to survive and thrive. A 2023 survey revealed that Australians aged 18 to 24 are most affected by loneliness, but Phil McAuliffe, who calls himself 'The Loneliness Guy' says be a gift. Find out why.

The policing of LGBTQ+ people casts a long, dark shadow. Police marching at Mardi Gras must be backed up with real change.

Sex matters in your relationship! There are many ways of being close with others, but sex with a partner who knows you intimately is often a much more passionate and connecting experience. Sex may seem like it’s purely a physical activity, but it also has a large emotional aspect to it as well.

America. The self-proclaimed ‘land of the free’ and ‘home of the brave’. But if you have been paying attention to US politics this year, you’d be forgiven for thinking that freedom and bravery had been thrown out of the proverbial window.

Relationships can be hard at times. They need work while we navigate each other’s habits and attitudes in life and find our common ground. As they say, ‘opposites attract’! It is often our differences with stuff, including our money management and style which can cause real friction and frustration.

Once upon a time, romance novels from major U.S. publishers featured only heterosexual couples. Today, the five biggest publishers regularly release same-sex love stories.

The Espresso Martini has become a prominent feature on the cocktail scene and is one of the most popular orders at bars and clubs around the world, including Australia, which is no surprise given our love of coffee.

For many people, their pronouns are an essential part of who they are, and by using them, you’re doing your bit to make them feel validated and included.