One of my main focal points over the last few days has been the devastation that has been occurring in my home state of Victoria (Australia) with the (what is now) worst bushfires in the country's history. Since the fires first claimed their early victims, I have been monitoring the ABC news website for updates … Continue reading Aussie Devastation 2009
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After decades the Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, today formally apologized for the historic mistreatment of Aborigines by the Australian people. "Prime Minister Kevin Rudd led the parliamentary apology to members of the Stolen Generations of aborigines, who were forcibly taken from their families and communities when they were young children under old assimilation policies." … Continue reading And sorry seems to be the hardest word
While I was checking out some of the Aussie Day related YouTube videos, I found this one featuring Kate Cebrano, Jack Jones, James Blundell (who my sister had/has a crush on), amongst others. It is the song "I still call Australia home" and was used by QANTAS (Queers And Nellies Training As Stewards) as part … Continue reading A YouTube Aussie Day
Well today (January 26) is Australia Day, and I want to wish all my aussie mates the best from the US of A!
Two exciting pieces of news emanating from across the lake (Pacific Ocean). First, QANTAS Airways is being sold, however the company has stated that it will remain Australian-owned, and the management structure will not be changed as a result. This is good news, as QANTAS is still one of the few airlines in the world … Continue reading C’mon Aussie C’mon!
I found this interesting article in a "The Australian" opinion piece the other day. It discusses the efforts of a Liberal Party (read, conservative party) MP, Mr. Warren Entsch to introduce a private member's bill that will provide legal equality to same-sex couples. What grabbed my attention in this article was the introduction, AMAZINGLY enough, … Continue reading Gay relationships aren’t just about bonking!
http://www.biggaypicture.com/story/2006/2/20/25416/7714 Straight Students Wearing Gay T-Shirts? Fine by Me! By Sarah Warn Posted on Mon Feb 20, 2006 at 02:54:16 AM PST Last week, a Melbourne, Australia high school student was asked not to wear her "Nobody Knows I'm a Lesbian" t-shirt to school on picture day. She agreed to change the shirt, but several … Continue reading Yay, Melbourne (though it's been done before)
Daniel and I met in 1987. The exact date neither of us are sure of, as he used to work at the supermarket where I shopped, and I shopped a lot. I used to go there and buy my goods and Daniel would often be working the registers, and would normally open his register just … Continue reading Daniel
Let me start by saying that I am in absolute shock! I have just gotten off the phone with my mother - the one in Australia. Anyway, we are doing our normal chat, and then suddenly this: Mum: Andrew and Gina are doing well, and I think they will sort things out. James: That's good. … Continue reading Shock and Awe