A groundbreaking exhibition is opening in Melbourne this October, showcasing three decades of lesbian activism, creativity, and community-building. Lesbians Leap from the Archives 1970–2000 brings together rare materials from personal collections and national archives to honour the women who shaped feminist and lesbian culture across Australia.

For decades, bisexual women have been pushed to the margins of lesbian feminist spaces — from separatist ideology in the 1970s to modern dating apps and community discourse. This article traces that history through archives, old LOTL issues, and lived experience, revealing how exclusion was justified, how it persists, and why solidarity between lesbians and bi+ women is vital for our shared liberation.

A deliciously camp recipe for creating your very own drag king. From swagger and contour to choreography and confidence, this guide serves one ridiculously handsome king.

Activist, athlete, 78er and late‑blooming storyteller Kate Rowe joins Silke for a powerful conversation about lesbian identity, protest, community, and aging out loud. From the night of the 1978 Mardi Gras arrests to the shifting “queer alphabet” of today, Kate reflects on courage, conflict, humour, and finding her voice in her seventies. Her stories bridge generations - reminding us why lesbian history matters now more than ever.

A fast, feminist dive into the hidden history of drag kings — from ancient theatre and early male impersonators to Stonewall, the 1990s king boom, and today’s post‑pandemic resurgence. Long live the drag king.

Nash Hill is a drag king, writer and artist with more than twenty‑five years in the Australian drag king community. Their work blends performance, humour and gender exploration, celebrating the creativity and cultural impact of king culture.

His transition unfolded not in dramatic leaps but in steady, deliberate steps — each one a move toward the man he always knew himself to be. This piece explores identity, affirmation and the quiet power of living in alignment with oneself.

Growing up, they never felt at home in the boxes offered to them. This piece explores the relief of finding language that finally matches lived experience — and the joy of building a life beyond rigid expectations.

A reflective look at what queer generations pass to each other — the wisdom, courage, and shared inheritance that keeps our community connected.

Coming out later in life isn’t a crisis — it’s a quiet revolution. A slow, steady unfolding of identity shaped by experience, courage and the relief of finally telling the truth.

Young queer women are rewriting the language of identity — bold, expansive and unapologetically authentic. A celebration of the voices shaping our future.

Queer history is often shared quietly — through stories, memories and the women who lived boldly before us. A tribute to the lineage we belong to.

She left a country where queerness was whispered about, never spoken aloud. In Australia, she found language, community, and the possibility of living openly for the first time. This story explores migration, identity, and the courage it takes to rebuild a life from scratch.

They grew up with questions no one would answer and a body others tried to define for them. This piece reflects on reclaiming autonomy, challenging secrecy and finding pride in an identity long misunderstood.

She spent years feeling “not queer enough” for some spaces and “too queer” for others. This story explores the emotional complexity of bisexual identity — the erasure, the longing, and the quiet resilience of claiming space in a world that wants neat categories. A tender look at fluidity and self‑acceptance.

For years, she built a life that looked “right” from the outside — until the truth refused to stay quiet. This is a story about rediscovering desire, rewriting identity, and choosing authenticity at an age when society expects you to settle. A reflection on the freedom that comes with finally naming yourself.

More queer women than ever are coming out in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. Their stories reveal something powerful: identity doesn’t expire — it evolves.