Penny Wong: "I know what my family is worth"
By Matt Akersten 15th May, 2012
Last night's live Q&A program ended with Australia's Finance Minister defending herself against the idea that her same-sex relationship is not "the best circumstances" to raise her young child in.
Were you snapped at your local marriage march?
By Matt Akersten 14th May, 2012
Buoyed by Barack Obama's new support of marriage equality, Equal Love marches around Australia attracted colourful crowds at the weekend and no shortage of media crews keen to capture the action.
Alex says 'I do' in Argentina
By Matt Akersten 14th May, 2012
"Our wedding has been the happiest day of my life and I will return to Australia more energized than ever before to achieve marriage equality."
Anti-gay hatemail hits Melbourne streets
By Matt Akersten 11th May, 2012
Residents of Melbourne are disgusted that "nasty, discriminating hatemail" has arrived unsolicited into their mailboxes this week.
Woof! Will this real Aussie dog become an iPad star?
By Matt Akersten 11th May, 2012
A multi-media artist in San Francisco is hoping to make this Aussie mutt with two dads into a kids' book superstar.
Time to evolve now too, Julia!
By SSHQ 10th May, 2012
Australia's marriage equality advocates say President Barack Obama's "evolved" support for same-sex marriage today puts pressure on our leaders to do the same.
New gay senator doesn't support same-sex marriage
By chadstjames 9th May, 2012
Dean Smith has been sworn into the Australian Senate - he's openly gay but doesn't support same-sex marriage.
Eurovision's Baku for 2012!
By jamesbesanvalle 9th May, 2012
Eurovision is set to return for another extravagant year as 42 countries put the final touches on their performances and set off to last year’s winner Azerbaijan's capital Baku.
Taxi Club suddenly closed
By Matt Akersten 8th May, 2012
The doors of Darlinghurst's iconic drag haven The Taxi Club have suddenly closed, with work to begin immediately on turning it into an office block.
Big Kev picked for Masterchef 24
By Matt Akersten 8th May, 2012
Sydney Convicts rugby player Kevin Perry impressed the judges on Masterchef last night with his cider chicken dish ensuring he was first through to the Top 24.
Watch for icebergs! Aurora Dinner will be Titanic
By Matt Akersten 8th May, 2012
The Aurora Dinner team has announced their annual fundraising event will be aboard the largest and most luxurious passenger liner of her time, the Titanic!
What every gay Sydneysider is really thinking
By Matt Akersten 7th May, 2012
A new Tumblr page is summing up gay Sydney life with deliciously LOL-worthy daily GIF images.
Gays maligned in Letter to the Editor
By Matt Akersten 4th May, 2012
Some of the worst homophobia we've seen in print lately – and some of the funniest – come from letters sent to and published this week by Mildura's Sunraysia Daily.
Ben will live on $2 a day
By Matt Akersten 4th May, 2012
Could you live on only $2 a day for a whole week?
See Prop 8 play here in Oz
By Matt Akersten 3rd May, 2012
A local cast will perform the new play by Milk movie scribe Dustin Lance Black, highlighting the legal battle over Proposition 8, California's referendum which re-outlawed gay marriage back in 2008.
Hugh Sheridan for drag talent show
By Matt Akersten 3rd May, 2012
The host for TV's big new drag talent contest has now been announced – it's Packed to the Rafters star Hugh Sheridan.
Ken's at Kensington will close this month
By Matt Akersten 3rd May, 2012
It's true – after 40 years serving the horny local community, Sydney's original gay sex sauna will close its doors on Sunday May 20.
Ballard and Hooper join marriage march
By Matt Akersten 2nd May, 2012
Popular comedians Tom Ballard and Claire Hooper will address a marriage equality crowd at a rally marking International Day Against Homophobia in Sydney on Saturday May 12.
