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Courtney Barnett and friends release tape for reproductive rights

Courtney Barnett and friends release tape for reproductive rights

Australian musician Courtney Barnett has teamed up with a bunch of musical friends to release a new limited edition cassette in support of reproductive rights. Here and There: A Compilation for Reproductive Rights features rare tracks from Sleater-Kinney, Julia Jacklin, Faye Webster, Carline Rose and many others. Released on 19th August the cassette’s proceeds will go to […]

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Actor Jeremy Irons reassures fans he supports marriage equality

Actor Jeremy Irons reassures fans he supports marriage equality

Actor Jeremy Irons has ‘walked back’ his previous comments where he voiced concern about same sex marriage. The actor now says he’s all for same-sex couples being given the right to wed. “I applaud the legislation of same-sex marriage, wherever it has been attained, and I hope that such enlightened legislation will continue to spread […]

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Elton John says Ireland’s abortion vote shows how mindsets can change

Elton John says Ireland’s abortion vote shows how mindsets can change

Elton John says Ireland’s historic vote that will allow abortion to be legalised is a great example of how mindsets can change. according the news service Reuters. The singer made the observation during a trip to Ukraine where he is promoting AIDS awareness. Elton has traveled to the country regularly over the years and performed […]

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Barnett and McGowan speak at Australian Christian Lobby forum

Barnett and McGowan speak at Australian Christian Lobby forum

Premier Colin Barnett and opposition leader Mark McGowan made their election pitches to Christian voters at a forum facilitated by the Australian Christian Lobby. Hundreds of people packed out the Kingdom City church last week to hear the two political leaders speak, while more watched online via a live Facebook broadcast. Premier Barnett said people […]

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Journalist and LGBTI advocate Anne Deveson dies age 86

Australian journalist, documentarian and passionate LGBTIQ and mental health advocate Anne Deveson has passed away at the age of 86. Deveson’s passing comes just days after the loss of her daughter Georgia Blain, who lost her battle with brain cancer on Friday. Deveson is perhaps best known for her account of her son’s real life […]

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