As we approach 2026, planetary alignments suggest a year of significant change, accompanied by a dynamic and sometimes challenging landscape, where stale structures begin to dismantle and new ways emerge.
In exciting news, in a deal that goes both ways, Australians could soon be able to move to Europe for up to 4 years under a new arrangement being forged between Australia and the European Union.
What you’ll learn in this article
What the new EU–Australia mobility idea actually is
How it differs from current European visa rules for Australians
Why it’s being discussed now, and what still needs to happen
What this could mean for work, study and queer Aussies eyeing a European move
Currently, Australians can already visit most of Europe without a visa for short trips. Under Schenge…
Victoria leading the way. The Victorian Parliament has passed expanded anti‑hate speech laws that explicitly protect LGBTIQ+ people, including trans and gender diverse folks, from serious vilification – on the street and online.
Are you ready for a happier, healthier you? Andreas Anthony creates a path for achieving an authentic life in these challanging times. Living authentically is not a destination or a thing to do but a continuous journey of honesty, self-discovery and growth.
Fair Day returns to Victoria Park for 2026—bigger, bolder, and bursting with community pride. It’s the day Sydney stops, gathers, and glows together in full colour: a celebration of culture, community, and creativity at the beating heart of Mardi Gras.
Having performed across 3 continents, 5 countries, and over 30 cities—with a suitcase full of wigs, fake blood and dreams constantly flirting with the baggage weight limit—Honor and Patrick are honouring their comedic legacy with a dazzling night of their greatest hits.
Expect a best-of collection from their fan-favourite shows, a few surprises, and maybe even some sketches they swore they’d never do again.
They walk, so a new breed of fast-paced and ultra-camp comedians can run ★★★★
Hot Department have built a cult following in the Australian and international comedy scenes with their…
It’s been more than 450 years since a monarch ruled in Rome. But now, in the senate and the streets, the forum and the marketplace, the word ‘king’ is being whispered again. Julius Caesar has triumphed in battle and the adoring crowd roars its approval. The crown is offered to him once, twice, three times. And each time, his refusal seems a little more reluctant.
Fearful of Caesar’s growing power, Brutus and Cassius hatch a chilling conspiracy. A pre-emptive strike. But their brutal act unleashes a cascade of violence they can’t control. Is this the end of the republic?
LET'S CARVE HIM AS…
I had breast reduction surgery, but they took them all. I didn’t want them, they were big and heavy and I wanted it to be easier to find clothes that would fit. I wanted to be ready to evacuate in the middle of the night and not think I would die in a fire with one arm stuck in a bra strap. I wanted to believe in the possibility of doing a handstand...without hitting myself in the face.
”This show is like a big warm hug from your favourite (undeniably queer) aunty.” ★★★★★ Time Out, 2025
Geraldine Hickey is a regular on our screens, appearing on I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, Qu…
Laughs are set to shake the capital this autumn as the 2026 Canberra Comedy Festival returns with a massive line-up of local legends and big-name favourites.
