Jan 1, 2026
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Jan 1, 2026
CBR | 12 DEC - 10 MAY
Hallyu! The Korean Wave
From BTS to aespa, Squid Game to Parasite. Glass skin to bibimbap. Hallyu has us obsessed – let’s dive deep into why as we step into a world of Hallyu at the National Museum of Australia. From K-pop and K-drama to fashion and beauty, discover how South Korea’s creativity has captured imaginations across the globe.
Dec 30, 2025
CBR | 31 MAR - 26 APR
& Juliet
The Free-Rain Theatre Company is bringing the hit musical '& Juliet' to Canberra. Set to a bangin' pop soundtrack from hitmaker Max Martin. This is Shakespeare, remixed, re‑queered and joyfully turned up to eleven.
Dec 11, 2025
Mental Health
How can I tell if I am lonely? What are some of the signs?
Without even realising it, your world sometimes gradually gets smaller: less walking, fewer days in the office, cancelling on friends. Watching plans disintegrate on the chat as friends struggle to settle on a date or place for a catch-up. You might start to feel a bit flat or disconnected. Subtle changes in habit and mood take hold. Could you be … lonely?
Dec 6, 2025
California
Alarming Surge in Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes
Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes have surged to record highs in California, with new data from Los Angeles County painting a particularly grim picture for trans and nonbinary communities.
Dec 5, 2025
STARGAZER
Astrology’s appeal in uncertain times
Scroll through TikTok, browse dating profiles or sit at a cafe, and you’ll often hear people reference their astrological sign. Someone might proudly claim their Leo energy; others joke that they would never date a Scorpio.
Dec 4, 2025
FILM REVIEW
Lesbian Space Princess
In Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese’s award-winning directorial debut, Lesbian Space Princess, outer space emerges as a new and inclusive habitat for a smart, funny story exploring the inner spaces of lesbian consciousness and self-affirmation. The film pushes hard against the gendered conventions of the sci-fi genre, re-pointing them to unexpected ends. A cheeky, intergalactic romp that turns the sci-fi genre on its head.
Dec 4, 2025
INTREVIEW
Bob Downe Australia’s Clown Prince of Polyester
For over four ridiculous decades, Mark Trevorrow has been making audiences laugh, sing and swoon through his fabulous, iconic alter ego — the ever-charismatic Bob Downe.
In this very 1980s fluro feature interview, Mark reflects on Bob’s glitter-dusted history, queer comedy in Australia and the joy of camp that refuses to fade.
From the early days of Oxford Street cabaret in Sydney to the big stage around the world, Bob Downe remains a beacon of humour, heart and unapologetic queer fabulousness. Get ready for sequins, sincerity and a few cheeky surprises — because Bob’s still got it and Mar…
Nov 12, 2025
USA
Same-sex marriage protected by US Supreme Court
Same-sex marriage has been protected in USA by The US Supreme Court. The US Supreme Court has rejected a petition by Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, to revisit the landmark ruling on marriage equality.