After many years of campaigning, from 14 July 2025 Lifeblood, formerly Red Cross Australia, will scrap its sexual activity rule that has barred gay and bisexual men, trans women and other gender-diverse people from donating plasma if they had sex in the previous three months.
LATEST HEADLINES

Religion
Queer Christians and 'sacramental shame'.
As sociologists and philosophers in America, Dawne Moon and Theresa Tobin have worked together to understand the experiences of queer conservative Christians. Kai’s story illustrates a dynamic that we call “sacramental shame.” Can they find healing?

Wellbeing
Achieving an Authentic Life
We all seem to be searching for authenticity in a society that is estranged from reality and truth. Do you have what it takes to break from your deepest fears and be completely honest with yourself and others?
That is the price of true authenticity.

Community
The umbrella of hate & social attitudes
We are all lumped under one umbrella of hate’: when social attitudes change, what is life like for people who don’t agree?
FUSE NEWS & VIEWS
USA
The number of Americans identifying as queer has reached an unprecedented high, with 9.3% of US adults identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or something other than heterosexual in 2024, according to the latest Gallup poll recently released.
WHAT'S ON
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch
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Sugar
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Free Pride Screenings & Market
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Qwire Presents : These Precious Hours
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Sydney Pride Festival 2025
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Sydney & Regional NSW LGBTIQ+ Festivals & Events
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Coriolanus by Bell Shakespear
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Bell Shakespeare presents Romeo & Juliet
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Slay Wednesdays at Universal Sydney
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Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap
Wellbeing
How to creatively express ‘queer joy’ online
A creative life is an amplified life. Alice Elizabeth Wilson is part of a research group looking at queer joy and the ways it is expressed online.

AUSTRALIA
Australia finally lifts the gay blood ban
After many years of campaigning, from 14 July 2025 Lifeblood, formerly Red Cross Australia, will scrap its sexual activity rule that has barred gay and bisexual men, trans women and other gender-diverse people from donating plasma if they had sex in the previous three months.

RELIGION
Southern Baptists’ call to overturn same-sex marriage in America
The Southern Baptists’ are calling for the US Supreme Court to overturn its same-sex marriage decision. It's part part of a long history of opposing women’s and LGBTIQ+ people’s rights.

Western Australia
New Gender Law Reforms Take Effect in Western Australia
Western Australia has ushered in a new era for trans and gender-diverse people, with landmark gender law reforms coming into effect on 30 May 2025.
Behind the Scenes of Invisible Boys
INTERVIEW
We chat to Nicholas Verso about Crafting a Powerful Story of Queer Youth and Masculinity. Behind the Scenes of STANS new queer series Invisible Boys.
USA
“I Kissed a Girl” Singer-Songwriter Jill Sobule dies in a house fire
Jill Sobule, the acclaimed singer-songwriter best known for her trailblazing 1995 hit “I Kissed a Girl” and the cult classic “Supermodel” from the film Clueless, has died at the age of 66 in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Review
Anthony Callea & Tim Campbell Deliver the Goods
This show brings a lot of fantastic chemistry. It was magnetic, brimming with playful banter and good-natured ribbing that had the whole audience laughing. 4 Stars!
LIVE MUSIC
Ricky Martin announces the Australian Tour!
Queer Aussie Ricky Martin fans are buzzing with excitement after the Latin pop icon announced his highly anticipated return to Australia. His "Ricky Martin Live" tour is set to begin in November 2025.
QUEER BOARD
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Bit Bent : Queer youth group
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Change your life with Transition Breath
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Artist Call Out : Kaleidoscope LGBTQIA+ Exhibition 2025
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Find what you want on the LGBTIQ DIRECTORY
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Domestic, family and intimate partner violence: a family law perspective
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Create your own LGBTIQA+ emojis with Apple AI Genmoji
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Our Lives: Women in the ACT Survey 2025
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Canberran Handmade Ceramics
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Ka Hun massage unlike any other!
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Safe is sexy — free STI testing in Canberra city
LASTEST ISSUE : APR/MAY 2025 : FUSE70
Authenticity is simply being who you are!
In this issue: Husbands Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell indulge in musical and other guilty pleasures. Kasey Chambers shares her thoughts on being a decent human and her life as a singer. During these challenging times, Andreas Anthony looks at how we can achieve true authenticity. Filmmaker Nicholas Verso on crafting a story about queer youth, intimacy and masculinity.
NEXT ISSUE APRIL/MAY 2025
For decades, Kings Beach in northern New South Wales has been more than just a stretch of sand and surf — it’s been a sanctuary, a place where gay men and LGBTIQ+ Australians can drop their guard, their swimwear, and, for a few precious hours, be with nature.
WorldPride DC
WorldPride DC attendance hit hard as travellers avoid the USA
As WorldPride starts this week, organisers have issued urgent warnings to international attendees, advising those at risk to seek legal advice and reconsider travel, as the U.S. government's new policies effectively bar trans and nonbinary people from entering the country.
CBR | 2025
Don't miss these unforgettable events in Canberra
Get ready for a year of unforgettable events in Canberra in 2025. The city is putting on a show with blockbuster exhibitions, festivals, weekend markets, and other fabulous events all year long.

LIFE
What you need to know about getting married
Love knows no bounds, and in Australia, marriage is a celebration of that boundless love. This comprehensive LGBTIQ+ guide explores who can get married in Australia.

LIFE
Have you ever thought about becoming a foster carer?
Foster carers come from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds, including those of any ethnic or cultural background and sexual orientation.

Community
The umbrella of hate & social attitudes
We are all lumped under one umbrella of hate’: when social attitudes change, what is life like for people who don’t agree?

POLITICS
Australian LGBTIQ+ politicians experiencing abuse
LGBTIQ+ politicians in Australia were hit with vile online abuse at the last federal election. The coming campaign could be even worse.

Social Media
Meta's new policies will harm the LGBTIQ+ community
Experts have been talking about the negative effects of social media on our mental health for years, and things are about to get worse. James May writes about how Abuse and Hate are now OK on Facebook and Insta and how it may affect our rainbow communities.

OP.ED
Are you gay enough for Britain’s LGBTIQ nightlife scene?
Beneath the rainbow-fronted glow of inclusion and acceptance lies gatekeeping, policing and exclusion from these seemingly welcoming spaces. Harassment and exclusion are not only prolific in the general night time economy in the UK, but also on the gay scene.
HIGHTLIGHT
Queer Christians and 'sacramental shame'.
As sociologists and philosophers in America, Dawne Moon and Theresa Tobin have worked together to understand the experiences of queer conservative Christians. Kai’s story illustrates a dynamic that we call “sacramental shame.” Can they find healing?
Queer Youth
Bit Bent : Queer youth group
Discover a safe and inclusive space for LGBTIQA+ young people at Bit Bent a drop-in service at the Belconnen Youth Centre by Capital Region Community Services (CRCS).
Wellbeing
Change your life with Transition Breath
Local community member Joshua Wrest offers holistic therapeutic services to nurture and enhance physical, mental, emotional, and energetic health and well-being.
ARTIST CALL OUT
Artist Call Out : Kaleidoscope LGBTQIA+ Exhibition 2025
Calling all queer artists for Kaleidoscope IV 2025, an LGBTQIA+ Exhibition brought to you by Belco Arts and supported by FUSE Magazine.
COMMUNITY
Find what you want on the LGBTIQ DIRECTORY
The LGBTIQ.DIRECTORY is a community-focused project for all LGBTIQA+ people. It's proudly published by FUSE Magazine and its partners.