Community & Culture

A curated spring list that brings together lyrical poets, graphic chroniclers and bold autofiction exploring nightlife, faith and social life

Discover community, coaching and friendly competition at the VicTennis Pride Open Day

Profiles of five fashion labels created by queer couples, from experimental ateliers to award-winning houses

Thank you to DIVA readers for inspiring a candid memoir that explores sexuality, self-discovery and the importance of queer stories

A large survey analysis reveals rising feelings of invisibility and reduced acceptance among people who identify as asexual, with sharper declines for those who are transgender or gender-expansive.

A concise guide to new and revived queer titles, featuring a DJ memoir, trans fiction, classic coming-of-age novels and sharp cultural essays

A vivid memoir moment about a first sapphic kiss, late 1990s culture and the secrecy that both sheltered and silenced queer teens

A Long Island native recalls first doubts at 13, the pressure of faith communities and what acceptance looks like across Orthodox Judaism

Meet the queer Latine performers and advocates who are winning awards, headlining tours and pushing for greater representation

An investigation into the pattern of account deletions affecting queer, BIPOC and sex-worker communities and what it means for access and visibility

A witty but uneven three-hander that probes inheritance, identity and the afterlives of slavery

When Zara Larsson defended Chappell Roan she framed the backlash as part of a wider pattern: women face harsher scrutiny when they limit access

Explore the milestones that have shaped Alex Consani’s career — discovery at 12, a landmark Fashion Awards win, music video cameos in 2026 and the rumoured transition into film.

Join Bendigo Pride Festival from April 14 – 19 for parades, panels, art and family activities that showcase local queer culture

JULAPINK describes overcoming writer’s block and using satire to respond to being sexualized, creating ‘I’m A Hoe’ and the Hoe Era Project

On International Asexuality Day, see how two Netflix series portray the ace spectrum and why that representation matters

Discover five asexual voices—from writers to activists—who are changing how people talk about attraction and identity

A look back at Dulcie Du Jour’s career, community work and the awards that recognised decades of service

Yungblud wants to take Bludfest overseas and a Tasmanian council is campaigning to host the festival

Explore the memoir excerpts, interviews and claims that reframed Whitney Houston’s private life

From the Antwerp Six to Versailles-era influences and Africa Fashion, this guide maps the season’s essential exhibitions across France and Europe

Step into the MoMu show that charts how six Royal Academy graduates from Antwerp rewrote fashion rules and drew international attention

Brisbane Pride will host the 65th annual Queens Ball on June 20, 2026, celebrating decades of LGBTQIA+ history and paying tribute to Dame Sybil Von Thorndyke

A concise roundup of the top fashion exhibitions in France and Europe this spring, including exact dates and why each show matters

Learn how Barbara Hammer made lesbian desire central to avant-garde cinema