Freedom to Love in Egypt

A push by Tory backbenchers to allow opposite sex couples to enter into civil partnerships was defeated in the British House of Commons.

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has challenged Opposition Leader Tony Abbott to allow MPs a conscience vote on same-sex marriage.

Preparations for the Bingham Cup continues in earnest with the Sydney Convicts recently filming a promotional video to further entice other gay rugby teams from around the world to participate in the tournament.

Out reporter Patrick Abboud spent eight months producing a story about young gay and lesbian Arab-Australians entering into fake heterosexual marriages for SBS’s new hip current affairs program, The Feed. On the eve of the program’s launch, he speaks with Andrew Shaw. 

This year’s Sydney Writers’ Festival features a strong contingent of queer authors and thinkers. Jason Bartlett reports.

Joanna Murray Smith’s Fury tells the story of a family of three. White, privileged and left-leaning, as the play opens every member seems to be on the same page. They are a solid unit with a strong belief they are good people. How quickly things change.