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...
by John | Sep 3, 2011 | Australian commentary
I was firmly in the “gay marriage” camp (forgive the pun) until Jim Wallace convinced me. During a discussion with Dr Kerryn Phelps on Channel 7’s Sunrise program, Wallace said, “I find it absolutely amazing that at a time in our history when we’re jumping through...
by John | Sep 2, 2011 | Australian news, News
JAMES Newburrie’s plans to host a gay rights rally in Mount Isa have hit a speed bump with Mount Isa City Council refusing to give its support to the event without public liability insurance. Mr Newburrie said he had contacted two insurance companies who advised...
by John | Sep 1, 2011 | Australian news, News
Equal Love Press Release 31.08.11 For Immediate Release GAY RALLY OUTSIDE BOB KATTER’S OFFICE Openly gay Mount Isa resident James Newburrie will be holding the first Equal Love Rally opposite Mr. Katter’s office Sunday week (details below). “While it is unlikely...
by John | Aug 26, 2011 | Australian news, News
See, I told you I wasn’t the only gay in the village! And, now it turns out that Mr Katter knew that all along. Last week I was throwing things at the television in outrage. My representative to Federal Parliament, Mr Bob Katter was in Canberra, contributing to...
