Welcome to FUSE issue 73. June / July 2026. It's another bold, fun and eclectic issue of FUSE Magazine, so grab a cuppa and dive into our eclectic mix of queer life, death and monsters.
Kirsty Webeck has become one of australia’s most loved comedians and, as it happens, is also a delight to talk to. I sat down with her to chat about life, being a queer comedian, sea creatures, and her new show lost for words, which is currently touring the country.
Playback (Or, A Play About But Not Starring A Famous Politician) — and yes, that title is doing a lot of heavy lifting — is Glassey's sharp new black comedy dissecting the art of political spin, the mythology of the press gallery, and the question of whether anyone in Australian public life ever truly gets held accountable.
From après-ski drag realness at APRÈS GRAS to a history-packed trivia night marking the anniversary of the first Mardi Gras protest on 24 June 1978, this year’s fundraiser events are all about celebrating queer joy, connection and community. Throw in a rare DJ set from Ladyhawke, powerhouse performances from Marcia Hines and Brendan Maclean, plus dance floors running deep into the night, and suddenly winter in Sydney is looking pretty fabulous!
From “breathwork recipes” to breathing techniques, many social media and health websites are recommending breathwork to reduce stress. But breathwork is not new. Rather it is the latest in a long history of breathing techniques such as Pranayama from India and qigong from China. Such practices have been used for thousands of years to promote a healthy mind and body.
Causing fractures in the LGBTIQ+ community, the decision handed down confirms the earlier finding that Tickle was unlawfully excluded from the women-only app Giggle for Girls and strengthens the significance of the original case.
IN SHORT
The Full Federal Court upheld the discrimination finding against Giggle for Girls
Judges found two acts of direct discrimination against Roxanne Tickle
Tickle was denied access to the app and later refused reinstatement
Damages were increased from $10,000 to $20,000
The court affirmed the August 2024 ruling on gender identity discrimination
The case…
NSW is sending a firm message: hate crimes against LGBTQIA+ people will not be tolerated. With tougher sentences and new tools for police, the laws aim to make queer lives safer amid rising violence.
Many things can influence your happiness, many of which are totally outside of our control. Research suggests that 50% of happiness is determined by your genes, 10% by the circumstances in which you live, and 40% of happiness is defined by your actions, attitude and how you handle situations. Let's look at that 40%.
The European Parliament has voted to ban conversion therapy, following a successful European Citizens’ Initiative that prompted the Parliament to take action. Since 2024, the ECI has gathered over 1.2 million signatures from EU citizens advocating for a ban on conversion therapy.
