Love in Queerberra revisited
Eight years on, the Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG) has revisited Queerberra in a new exhibition that reflects on what has changed since the passing of the Marriage Equality Act in Australia.
What do the stars hold for us in 2026
Whether you’re a believer or not, astrology has offered people and communities guidance, affirmation and foresight for thousands of years. And if the cosmic chatter is to be believed — planetary shifts coupled with the dawning of the Aquarian age and its increased influence — 2026 marks a genuine t…
Sparklemuffin — Stepping Out With Pride
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.
WHAT'S ON
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Bell Shakespeare presents Romeo & Juliet -
Queer Variety Show -
In conversation with eX De Medic -
Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap -
Sydney & Regional NSW LGBTIQ+ Festivals & Events -
Aussie & International LGBTIQ+ Days of Significance 2025 -
Frank-N-Furter Fridays -
Canberra's Alternate Performing Arts Hub -
Beers for Queers -
Come drag with the queens from Phish & Phreak
Photographer William Yang Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Sydney’s beloved photographer, performer, and cultural storyteller, William Yang has been awarded the ACON President’s Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 2025 Honour Awards, recognising his extraordinary contributions to the arts, photography, and visibility of LGBTQI+ communities across Austral…
Elon Musk’s Anti-Trans Campaign goes nuclear!
Transgender Americans are facing an alarming wave of vitriol and violence, as rightwing politicians, MAGA and online extremists ramp up their attacks, joined by billionaire Elon Musk, who joins the fray, leading conspiratorial campaigns targeting queer voices, most recently, a bid to “cancel” Netfl…
Darlo Bookshop to close after 43 years
After 43 years as a cornerstone of Sydney’s queer community, The Bookshop Darlinghurst will close its doors for the final time on Christmas Eve 2025, marking the end of an era for LGBTQIA+ literature, connection, and culture.
Lesbian Space Princess
FILM REVIEW
A cheeky, intergalactic romp that turns the sci-fi genre on its head.
QUEER BOARD
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Find what you want on the LGBTIQ DIRECTORY -
LGBTIQ+ Tourism Volunteer Position Available -
Queer Powerpoint CBR -
Domestic, family and intimate partner violence: a family law perspective -
The Unsaid Says A Lot -
Bit Bent : Queer youth group -
Change your life with Transition Breath -
Small Sculpture Exhibition -
Create your own LGBTIQA+ emojis with Apple AI Genmoji -
Our Lives: Women in the ACT Survey 2025
NSW
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.
A easy guide to working out at home
Working out at home has its benefits: It’s convenient, it’s time-efficient (compared with traveling to a gym or fitness studio), and it’s cost-effective.
Critics claim gender clinics are seeing an excess of trans boys. But new data suggest otherwise
Despite its lack of evidence, a social contagion theory has been used by critics to help fuel an international backlash against adolescent gender care.
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?
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.
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.
HIGHTLIGHT
Love in Queerberra revisited
Eight years on, the Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG) has revisited Queerberra in a new exhibition that reflects on what has changed since the passing of the Marriage Equality Act in Australia.
