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Animorphs Returns: Our Favourite Trans Positive Teen Series Is Getting A Reboot

Michael James — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:15:12 +0000

Forget she-who-shall-not-be-named and the boy in the cupboard, Animorphs, one of our of our favourite queer coded teen sci-fi series could be getting reboot. And the author behind it is ...

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Mitch Brown and Holden Sheppard Painted For Archibald Prize

Michael James — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:02:40 +0000

Bisexual icon Mitch Brown and gay author Holden Sheppard have both revealed they have been painted for the Archibald Prize Portrait. Both men shared the news via social media this ...

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National Treasure Magda Szubanski To Publish New Memoir Later This Year

Lydia Jupp — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:02:11 +0000

Beloved icon Magda Szubanski has announced the release of her second memoir, set to be published in September this year. Titled I Can’t Tell You But I Will, the memoir ...

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“Read Queer, Be Here”: A New Online Queer Bookshop Has Opened In Sydney

Patrick Lenton — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:22:27 +0000

Only a few months after the much loved queer staple Bookshop Darlinghurst closed in Sydney, a small, self-funded queer bookshop has stepped up to try and respectfully fill their fabulous ...

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The Trans Book Festival Has Revealed Its 2026 Program And It’s Full Of Your Favourite Authors

Patrick Lenton — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:40:05 +0000

Melbourne’s Trans Book Festival has dropped an absolutely stacked 2026 program, featuring a line-up of brilliant Australian trans and gender diverse authors, including Zoe Terakes, Darcy Green, Ellen van Neerven, ...

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LOVING: Queer Bravery On Display In Qtopia Sydney’s Latest Photography Exhibition

Josh Kerwick — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:15:36 +0000

It’s a fact that queer people have always existed throughout history, despite whatever’s being said in the culture wars these days. But in case you needed some definitive evidence, there ...

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Heated Rivalry Star Hudson Williams Says Closeted Pro Athletes Are DMing Him

Chloe Sargeant — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:19:53 +0000

Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams has revealed that professional athletes who have not been able to publicly come out as 17c��IA+ have contacted him in the wake of the gay ...

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Holden Sheppard Reveals Invisible Boys Sequel Could Get A TV Adaptation

Michael James — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:52:37 +0000

Holden Sheppard has revealed the cover and synopsis of the long awaited sequel of his hit book Invisible Boys, revealing details about the lives of his much loved characters. Sheppard ...

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Narelda Jacobs & Karina Natt On Rainbow Family & Writing Their Book As An Act of Resistance

Michael James — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:23:39 +0000

When celebrated Whadjuk Noongar journalist Narelda Jacobs and communications specialist Karina Natt join our interview with their eight-month-old daughter Sanna, it’s clear that their new book If Queers Weren’t Meant ...

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Zoe Terakes Intertwines Queerness, Nature, and Mythology In Debut Novel

Lydia Jupp — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:51:58 +0000

Zoe Terakes’ debut novel, Eros: Queer Myths for Lovers is more than just a reimagining of Greek mythology, heavy with eroticism, embodiment and an explicit focus on untold queer stories. ...

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Em Rusciano On Her Book Blood, Sweat and Glitter, Queer Joy, and Finding Her People

Michael James — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 09:32:21 +0000

Australian comedian, performer, and unapologetic glitter bomb of unfiltered ADHD energy Em Rusciano has always known where she belongs, surrounded by queer people, a little chaos, and a lot of ...

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Holden Sheppard Nominated In 2026 Australian of the Year Awards

Michael James — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:30:20 +0000

West Australian author Holden Sheppard has been shortlisted in the 2026 Australian Of The Year Awards. Sheppard has been named in the top four in the category of Australia’s Local ...

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After The Siren: A Timely Story About Sport And Sexuality In Australia

Michael James — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 05:56:00 +0000

Darcy Green debuts their brand new novel, After The Siren, in a time when queer identity and sport, particularly the AFL, are in the spotlight in Australia. The story is ...

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Steve MinOn Shortlisted For Queensland Literary Awards People’s Choice Award

Michael James — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 01:38:55 +0000

Brisbane author Steve MinOn has reached another milestone for his debut novel First Name, Second Name. MinOn was announced as a finalist for the 2025 Queensland Literary Awards this week and ...

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The Little Bookroom: Community Save World’s Oldest Children’s Bookshop

Tamuz Ellazam — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:56:50 +0000

In an overwhelming show of community support, beloved local institution The Little Bookroom has narrowly escaped closing, with plans to reopen just in time for gifting season. Swooping in to ...

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In Spite Of You: This Gorgeous Queer Rom-Com Will Both Read You To Filth & Heal Your Heart

Chloe Sargeant — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:32:45 +0000

Patrick Lenton is hands down one of my favourite writers in the country. Smart and nuanced, he has a way with words that is truly unique; a spiky yet soft, ...

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‘Detransition, Baby’ Acquired By Trans-Led Film Production Company

Lydia Jupp — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:57:15 +0000

The rights to Detransition, Baby, have been acquired by Tommy Dorfman’s Good Girl Productions for a film adaptation. The news was announced in a Deadline exclusive. Kevin Cotter will also ...

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Holden Sheppard Returns To The Brisbane Powerhouse This Week

Michael James — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:04:32 +0000

Award winning author of Invisible Boys, Holden Sheppard returns to Brisbane this week for the launch of his latest book, King Of Dirt. It’s been three years since Sheppard last ...

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Short Stories And Memoirs: Entries Open for 17c��IA+ Writers

Michael James — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 04:12:02 +0000

Entries are now open for some exciting and prestigious writing opportunities for 17c��IA+ writers around the country. Celebrating both creative story writing and non-fiction works these two opportunities are another ...

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Literary Prize Winner Uses Acceptance Speech To Advocate For Intersex Community

Lydia Jupp — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:24:46 +0000

Dutch novelist Yael van der Wouden has won this year’s Women’s Prize for fiction with her debut novel The Safekeep, and used her acceptance speech to publicly share her experiences ...

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