What weddings are like post-marriage equality
My husband and I attended the wedding of a friend on Sunday, the first wedding we’ve been to since Australia's marriage equality bill passed in December [...]
40th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
The 40th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade and after-party were held on 3 March. Considering the milestone – and that it’s a good excuse [...]
It’s All Getting a Bit Much
I’ve received my postal vote survey, filled it in in the affirmative and posted it. Meanwhile, the marriage equality ‘debate’ rages on. I would like to [...]
I Shouldn’t Be Surprised
We've already been married (under Canadian law) for three fucking years. Australia is headed for a postal vote plebiscite on same-sex marriage. I shouldn’t be surprised that [...]
Marriage Equality: Just Vote Already
While we were in Greece, we met up with a few (straight) Aussies and one of them asked my husband and me what we thought of the plebiscite on marriage [...]
Confronted by Weaponised Beauty
I'm sure I'm not the only one who's a sucker for a pretty face. What I find surprising is how easily I'll hand over money when I meet one. (And [...]
The Right Way to Handle Australia’s Marriage Definition
On the same day that the Australian House of Representatives voted to proceed with legislation for a plebiscite on same-sex marriage, we attended the wedding of friends in Geelong. I [...]
4 Lessons From This Year’s Halloween Party
We celebrated Halloween – or gay Christmas – on Saturday, donning our costumes to party with friends. Our participation in the ghoulish festivities has increased over the past couple of [...]
Wuthering Heights Like You’ve Never Seen Before
Sometimes you just need to put on a red dress and go dance in a park. This past weekend I went to Melbourne with my husband, mother-in-law and some friends [...]
Are You Ok With Gay PDAs?
When my husband and I moved to Toronto for two years, something big happened. We noticed that it was a non-event when we walked down the street holding hands. No [...]