News + Politics

May17

Artwork marks 1988 Salamanca arrests

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

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

May17

Accenture named Australia's top employer for LGBTI people in 2013

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

The Australian arm of global consulting firm Accenture has been named the country’s top employer for LGBTI people in 2013.

May17

Eurovision at The Wickham

Written by // Andrew Shaw Categories // News + Politics, Queensland

This Sunday, May 19 head to The Wickham Hotel from 6.30pm for Schlagerfest – The Eurovision Experience, a fundraiser for Healthy Communities where no one cares if you can sing or not, as long as you love sequin overkill, big hair and unbridled European patriotism!

May16

Bill to recognise overseas same-sex marriages introduced

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

The Greens have introduced a Bill into the Senate that would see same-sex marriages from overseas recognised in Australia.

May16

Council web page for LGBT community

Written by // Andrew Shaw Categories // News + Politics, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia

Brisbane Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Action Group (BLAG) has welcomed a web page on the Brisbane City Council site dedicated to the LGBT community.

May16

Spread word against homophobia with Community Brave

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // News + Politics, New South Wales, National

Anti-bullying organisation Community Brave are holding a special event to mark IDAHO day, the International Day Against Homophobia on May 17.

May15

HIV orgs welcome medical marijuana recommendation

Written by // Reg Domingo Categories // News + Politics, New South Wales

A recommendation by a NSW parliamentary committee allowing people with terminal illness and AIDS to use cannabis for medical purposes has been welcomed by the state’s leading HIV/AIDS advocacy and support groups.

May15

Brazilian gay marriages imminent

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

Australian marriage equality advocates have hailed the decision by a Brazilian judicial council to allow same-sex couples to marry throughout the country.

May15

NSW revs up for anti-homophobia day

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // News + Politics, New South Wales, National

Commemorate IDAHO, the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, this Friday at a range of events being held throughout Sydney and regional New South Wales.

May14

Showbiz royalty to star at BGF Bake Off

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // News + Politics, New South Wales, National

Australian showbiz legends Toni Lamond and Maria Venuti are among the stars appearing at the much-loved community event, BGF Bake Off. Ron Hughes reports.

May14

Minnesota celebrates gay marriage

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

The Minnesota Senate voted Monday to make gay marriage legal, making it the 12th US state to achieve marriage equality.

May14

Council votes to hold forum instead of rainbow flag

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

SYDNEY: A motion to install a permanent rainbow flag on Taylor Square was voted down at a City of Sydney council meeting on Monday night, with Council instead deferring to a public forum for consultation. 

May14

Priscilla’s Stephan Elliott to give Marriage Equality Dinner keynote address

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

Priscilla director Stephan Elliott (pictured) will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Equality Dinner in Sydney to raise funds for Australian Marriage Equality (AME).

May13

HK transwoman wins right to marry

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

A Hong Kong transsexual has won the right to marry her boyfriend, after she took her case to Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal.

May13

Equality demonstration to be held in Manly

Written by // Reg Domingo Categories // News + Politics, New South Wales

Same-sex marriage advocates Nathan Thomas and James Argent are inviting members of the community to come and show their support for marriage equality at a demonstration in Manly on Saturday, May 18.