by Alex Greenwich | Jun 29, 2011 | Australian news, News
When Brendon Beavan, 37, met Michael Faucett, 46, more than four years ago, he wasn’t afraid to ask: “Do you believe in marriage?” “Yes,” replied Michael, who admits it was love at first sight. The Campbelltown couple sang a duet when...
by Alex Greenwich | Jun 28, 2011 | Australian commentary
Visions of Bob Hawke’s eldest daughter and wife being prised apart by federal police during a heated confrontation at an airport lounge somewhat detract from the epic love story that is Bob and Blanche. Not that anyone will be too surprised. A romantic saga that...
by Alex Greenwich | Jun 28, 2011 | Australian news, News
Labor frontbencher Peter Garrett sees the case for same-sex marriage, but believes it is a matter for the party to decide as a whole. “I don’t see what the major impediments to it are,” Mr Garrett told ABC Television today. “But I recognise...
by Alex Greenwich | Jun 28, 2011 | Australian news, News
Same-sex marriage laws were top of the agenda at the WA Labor Party State Conference on Saturday, with a clear majority of members voting in favour of supporting a change to the current marriage laws. Fremantle MHR Melissa Parke, who attended the conference but did...
by Alex Greenwich | Jun 28, 2011 | Australian commentary
The colour and excitement of celebrations in New York at the weekend have been shown on TVs and in newspapers worldwide. People of all ages, ethnic backgrounds and even religions danced in the streets of the Big Apple, overjoyed with the decision of the New York...
