NEWS

Advocates concerned no action taken after Georgian fracas

Written By // Ron Hughes

Human rights advocates are disappointed no one has been arrested after a huge mob attacked a peaceful gay rights rally in the Georgian capital of Tbil ...

FEATURES

Justice Served

ADELAIDE: Can you imagine South Australia without the Dunstan Decade? Ian Purcell explains how it almost never happened. ...

ENTERTAINMENT

Arias on Holiday

Written By // Peter Burdon

One of the USA’s great performance artists, and a famed interpreter of Billie Holiday, Joey Arias is coming to Adelaide with a suitcase full of drag ...

VIEWPOINT

1001 Nights

Written By // Dr Gertrude Glossip

Dear blaze readers, have you done the 1001 thing? You know, the 1001 things you must do, see, hear, read, love before you die! ...

Articles tagged with: Equal Love

Nov26

Hot crowds full of equal love at Melbourne rally

Written by // Lana Wilson Categories // News + Politics, Victoria

Over 1500 Melburnians braved harsh sun and sweltering heat to rally for marriage equality at the Victorian State Library over the weekend.

Oct20

The New Michael Ross

Written by // Peter Burdon Categories // Music, Entertainment

Peter Burdon speaks to singer, songwriter and actor Michael Ross about his show in Feast 2012.

Aug24

Families 'R' Us

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // Viewpoint

Well, this week we feature two great stories on the movement for marriage equality in this state and across the nation.

 

 

 

Aug18

Vic Opposition Leader pressures PM on gay marriage

Written by // Michael Magnusson Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

The leader of the Victorian Opposition is continuing his call on the Prime Minister to change the laws regarding same-sex marriage.

Aug13

Thousands march as weather fails to darken marriage optimism

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Thousands of people took part in marriage equality rallies across Australia over the weekend, with optimism about the chance of same-sex marriage being legalised only growing after South Australia became the latest state or territory in recent weeks to indicate it would push for the reform. 

Aug10

Greens call on Weatherill for greater marriage support

Written by // Alex Dunkin Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

The Greens have challenged South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill to act on his support for marriage equality by formally backing the current South Australian Greens marriage equality bill.

Aug10

Iconoclasm, Activism and All That

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // Viewpoint

Sad news, the passing of author, commentator and downright iconoclast Gore Vidal last week.

 

 

 

Aug09

Eight years of marriage discrimination

Written by // Alex Dunkin Categories // News + Politics, South Australia

The eighth anniversary of the Howard Government’s changes to the Marriage Act will be marked by protest across the country including an Equal Love rally on the steps of South Australia’s Parliament House.

Aug08

Further criticism of ACT civil unions bill

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

The ACT Government has been called upon to reconsider the details of its proposed civil unions amendments in light of the Tasmanian Government’s recent announcement that it would legislate for marriage equality on a state level should action stall federally.

Aug06

Weatherill to speak at SA marriage rally

Written by // Alex Dunkin Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill is set to be the first Australian Premier to speak at an Equal Love rally on Saturday.

Jun29

Supporting LGBTI Youth

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // Viewpoint

Adjusting to university life can be quite a challenge for some, especially young people fresh from high school.

 

 

 

Jun15

Ron Hughes: Voluntary Motion

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // Viewpoint

I was privileged to sit down last week with the male community worker and a volunteer from the long-standing Bfriend project.

 

 

 

May14

Thousands turn out for marriage rallies

Written by // Serkan Ozturk, Alex Dunkin Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Thousands of people including high-profile politicians and entertainers turned out over the weekend at rallies across the country for a National Day of Action for Marriage Equality, intensifying the pressure on Australia's leaders to support the introduction of same-sex marriage.

May07

Rallying for IDAHO

Written by // Alex Dunkin Categories // News + Politics, South Australia

ADELAIDE: Equal Love is marking the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) with rallies around the country to again call for the legalisation of same-sex marriage.

Apr27

Marriage protest met by ‘volunteer’ security

Written by // Alex Dunkin Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Close to 100 people turned out on Tuesday evening to protest against the Australian Family Association’s (AFA) anti-gay marriage rally at the church of former tennis superstar Margaret Court.

TOP HEADLINES

Advocates concerned no action taken after Georgian fracas

Advocates concerned no action taken after Georgian fracas

Ron Hughes

Human rights advocates are disappointed no one has been arrested after a huge mob attacked a peaceful gay rights rally in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi on Friday.

Fatal shooting may be hate crime say NY Police

Fatal shooting may be hate crime say NY Police

Ron Hughes

NEW YORK: The point-blank shooting of a man in Manhattan's Greenwich Village on the weekend is being investigated as a hate crime, police say.

French same-sex weddings to begin next week

French same-sex weddings to begin next week

Ron Hughes

French same-sex couples are set to begin marrying within days after French President Francois Hollande signed a marriage equality bill into law on Saturday.

NSW govt wants intersex excluded from protections

NSW govt wants intersex excluded from protections

Ron Hughes

A NSW government bid to have intersex excluded from federal anti-discrimination laws has provoked a strong response from activists and the Greens.

Artwork marks 1988 Salamanca arrests

Artwork marks 1988 Salamanca arrests

Andrew Shaw

The City of Hobart’s most recent public art project has a subtle, but powerful message embedded in the pavement at Salamanca Place.

TOP STORIES

Justice Served

Justice Served

Ron Hughes

ADELAIDE: Can you imagine South Australia without the Dunstan Decade? Ian Purcell explains how it almost never happened.

Go Your Own Way

Go Your Own Way

Ron Hughes

Cabaret sensation Catherine Alcorn takes on one of the great unsung song-writers of the 20tth century, Christine McVie, in a new show for the Cabaret Festival.

Supporting Gender Diversity

Supporting Gender Diversity

Ron Hughes

The Carrousel Club has been operating since 1985, giving support and social opportunities for trans people. Ron Hughes caught up with club president Kelly.

Arias on Holiday

Arias on Holiday

Ron Hughes

One of the USA’s great performance artists, and a famed interpreter of Billie Holiday, Joey Arias is coming to Adelaide with a suitcase full of drag and a whole lot of love!

Telling Pictures

Telling Pictures

Reg Domingo

SYDNEY: Paddington’s Maunsell Wickes gallery is celebrating Head On, Australia’s largest photography festival, with a diverse group exhibition featuring celebrated photographer William Yang, writes Garrett Bithell.