Do you think you have been exposed to HIV? It's vital that PEP is started as soon as possible after any possible exposure to HIV — preferably within a few hours.
Heading out on the town, meeting new people or going on a holiday should be all about creating unforgettable memories and having a (pleasurable) blast. But let’s face it — nobody wants to worry about unexpected health issues ruining the fun. That’s where insurance comes in handy, in the form of an MPOX vaccine.
One Friday afternoon, I wandered into my local bookshop, starving for some queer fiction. My eyes scrolled down the decorated-in-rainbow column of young adult fiction until they hit the bottom of the shelf.
In response to members of the community, the organisers of Canberra's SpringOUT Festival have decided not to include a plainclothes police stall at this year's Pride Fair Day. The committee issued a statement acknowledging the concerns and outlined plans for further consultation. It's been a difficult time for the committee as other community members strongly favour including the local police force, saying healing can't happen if we don't include everyone.
Despite publishing James Baldwin’s first novel, Go Tell it on the Mountain, publishing house Alfred A. Knopf rejected his second. Upon receiving the manuscript of Giovanni’s Room in 1955, editor Henry Carlisle pronounced it a failure, telling Baldwin the novel, if published, would damage the author’s reputation.
The 2026 Census presented a crucial opportunity to count the LGBTQI+ population in Australia for the first time. Instead, the Albanese government has opted to disregard important questions on gender and sexual identity. Once again, LGBTQI+ Australians will be invisible in population data, sparking outrage in the community.
Our essential movie list to watch this Spring 2024! Hot men in leather skirts and bare thighs, don't miss Gladiator II. The weird and very bizarre is Tim Burton's sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The classic return and hotness of Guy Pearce; sashay into The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, and check a delightful skin-filled homage to an unlikely revolutionary in the crowd-pleasing film Kneecap.
In this issue. Unstoppable Advocate who's Redefining Disability and Queer Identity. Kinky queer mum quietly ministering to the skin-hungry. Kickball, the game woth 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!
