by John | Sep 12, 2011 | Australian news, News
The first gay rights rally in support of same sex marriage was held recently near the office of independent Member of Parliament Bob Katter. Around 70 people held post at Simpson Street, in Mount Isa, Queensland, holding placards with the words “break tradition...
by John | Sep 11, 2011 | Australian news, News
About 70 people have protested outside the office of controversial federal independent MP Bob Katter, in what’s been described as Mount Isa’s first gay rally. Organiser James Newburrie said Mr Katter was out of whack with the local community....
by John | Sep 9, 2011 | Australian news, News
THE organiser of Mount Isa’s first gay rights rally said preparations were on track for Sunday’s event. James Newburrie said he wasn’t expecting a large turnout outside Member for Kennedy Bob Katter’s office however this would not detract from...
by John | Sep 8, 2011 | Australian commentary
In the good old days of Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen, it was not unusual for the civil authorities in Queensland to take a creative approach to public order-and-law enforcement, in the process sometimes overstepping the boundaries of proper conduct. In Mount Isa, dominated...
by John | Sep 8, 2011 | Australian news, News
THERE was a heated exchange at Mount Isa City Council yesterday when the organiser of Sunday’s first equal love rally addressed the chamber. Responding to an invitation extended by Mayor John Molony in The North West Star last week, organiser James Newburrie...
