What's So Hard to Get? Transphobia in Our Midst

Some LGBTQ+ spaces still struggle with trans inclusion — but why? In this powerful reflection, cis lesbian Catherine Mellors explores fear, generational tension, shared queer history and the courage it takes for trans women to simply show up. A call for empathy, dignity and genuine allyship within our own community.

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Love, Resilience and Building a Life Together: Alexa & Zara’s Story

Alexa and Zara’s relationship began with an unexpected knock at the door and grew into a six‑year partnership defined by honesty, humour and resilience. In this intimate Q&A, they open up about their careers, their first impressions, surviving a difficult move during COVID, and the foundations that keep their love strong.

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Masculinity and the King

Drag kings are reshaping the way we understand masculinity — not by imitating men, but by exposing how constructed masculinity really is. Through swagger, satire, taped chests and bold performance, kings claim power, confidence and desire on their own terms. This piece dives into the theory, the rebellion and the magic behind Australia’s drag king revolution.

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Behind the Curtain with Sexy Galaxy

Step behind the curtain with Australia’s original GlamourBoi King, Sexy Galexy. In this intimate Q&A, Sexy shares how drag transformed shyness into confidence, how identity shaped his iconic GlamourBoi style, and why preserving drag king history matters now more than ever.

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From ’78 to Now: Kate Rowe on Lesbian Storytelling, Activism, and Aging Out Loud

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.

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An Abridged History of Drag Kings

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.

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