This Queer Conversation explores the herstory of the Lesbian Space Project and LINC, two community‑driven initiatives that shaped lesbian organising, culture, and activism in Australia. Silke Bader speaks with co‑convenor Georgina Abrahams about the rise and fall of the Lesbian Space Project — from the unforgettable moment when money “rained onto the stage,” to the internal conflicts around transgender inclusion, to the evolution of today’s grant‑giving organisation, LINC.

This conversation offers a rare look into the politics, passion, and community labour behind lesbian‑led projects, and the lessons they leave for future generations of queer organisers.

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Renée Dahlia is an unabashed romance reader who loves feisty women and clever men.

Her books reflect this, with a side note of awkward humour. Renée (cis-bisexual she/her) has a science degree in physics. When not distracted by the characters fighting for attention in her brain, she works in the horse-racing industry doing data analysis and writing magazine articles. Renée spends her time with her four children when she isn't reading or writing, usually watching them play cricket.

Renee Dahlia’s three-book lesbian romance series, Seraph’s Burlesque Club, begins with SHOW UP. The series explores the impact of the COVID pandemic, particularly lockdowns, on hospitality businesses and the way they had to hustle to find new income streams.

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Breast Cancer Network Australia has released new resources designed specifically for LGBTIQ+ people diagnosed with breast cancer — support that reflects real experiences and helps individuals make informed decisions throughout their cancer journey.

In this Queer Conversation, Professor Jane Ussher joins couple Mel & Riki to discuss the Out With Cancer study, led by Western Sydney University, which explored the experiences of LGBTIQ+ cancer survivors, carers, and healthcare professionals. The study revealed a clear need for LGBTIQ+-specific cancer information, leading to the development of these new, inclusive resources.

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The national debate on religious discrimination made one thing clear: neither major party was truly listening to the LGBTIQA+ community. By 2022, it was no longer acceptable for political leaders to decide our priorities for us — without evidence, consultation, or accountability.

In this Queer Conversation, LOTL speaks with Dr Sharon Dane, lead researcher with Just Equal Australia, about the organisation’s landmark community survey and what the data reveals about the real concerns, needs, and expectations of LGBTIQA+ people. Dr Dane discusses why evidence‑based advocacy matters, how the survey was designed, and what Just Equal hopes to achieve by putting community voices front and centre.

Take the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JEAElectionPrioritiesSurvey_2022
(Please confirm details with the official source.)

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Twinemies is a queer teen rom‑com musical created and produced by Grace Valerie‑Lynette — a contemporary writer and honest storyteller with a love for experimental formats and emotionally heightened queer worlds. With a focus on queer teens coming of age in strange, tender, and wonderfully awkward ways, Twinemies brings a fresh, imaginative voice to LGBTQIA+ audio storytelling.

In this Queer Conversation, LOTL speaks with Grace Valerie‑Lynette about the inspiration behind Twinemies, her creative process, and how her own experiences shaped the show’s heartfelt, chaotic, and deeply relatable characters. Grace reflects on the power of queer teen narratives, the importance of accessible storytelling, and why audio fiction is the perfect medium for building emotional, immersive worlds.

🎧 Listen to Twinemies:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CQ9igv7TcljL9C8loFpfT?si=6c10e41d9ee845f4
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/twinemies/id1578807692
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08JJQXMSD

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Matcha & Vanilla breaks new ground in Japanese queer cinema, telling the story of a lesbian couple navigating love, illness, and the weight of societal silence in a deeply conservative culture. When one partner is diagnosed with terminal cancer, the women must fight not only for their relationship, but for the right to be seen and acknowledged in a society that often refuses to recognise them.

In this Queer Conversation, Australian filmmaker Hamish Downie discusses the inspiration behind the film, the realities of LGBTQ+ representation in Japan, and the emotional truths that shaped this intimate story. He reflects on the challenges of telling queer narratives within restrictive cultural frameworks and the power of cinema to spark visibility and change.

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On March 29, Celebrity Cruises launched a groundbreaking global campaign designed to transform the face of travel marketing and address the long‑standing under‑representation of diverse communities in travel imagery — including LGBTQIA+ people, minority ethnic communities, people with disability, and plus‑size travellers.

In this Queer Conversation, LOTL sits down with Jesse Stoelwinder and Em Williams to talk about their involvement in the campaign, the experience of being part of a more inclusive vision for travel, and how visibility in media shapes family, identity, and the way we see ourselves in the world.

They share insights into the shoot, their personal journeys, and why representation in travel storytelling matters more than ever.


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Ally Morgan brings her acclaimed one‑woman cabaret Not Today to the Melbourne Comedy Festival, blending sharp humour, musical storytelling, and the anxieties of being a twenty‑something in a world on fire.

In this Queer Conversation, Ally sits down with LOTL to discuss the evolution of Not Today, her hit web series How to Be Queer, and her short film Her Own Music. Together, these works explore identity, resilience, and the messy, joyful process of figuring out who you are as a queer artist.

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