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 heartfelt reflection on growing up queer in regional Queensland, discovering community through roller derby, navigating long‑distance love, and returning home with a non‑binary partner. This piece explores fear, visibility, Pride and the quiet acts of courage that help others step into the light.

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.

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

A tribute to the queer women who built community long before it was safe - the quiet architects of the spaces we now take for granted.

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.