Day: July 31, 2017

Article written by Jess Jones. Starobserver.com Gay relationships are still criminalised in 72 countries around the world, according to a new report. The countries include 45 where sexual relationships between women are illegal, and eight where gay sex is punishable by death, with dozens more incurring a prison sentence. The figures have been released in […]

Richard Tankersley has finished up in his position as Human Rights Commissioner, after nearly ten years working for the Commission. Tankersley, affiliated with Kai Tahu, Kati Mamoe and Waitaha, was based in Christchurch and was appointed the part-time role in 2008. His appointment, like all positions at the Human Rights Commission, was fixed-term. In his […]

Article written by Jess Jones. Starobserver.com Advocacy group GetUp! has launched a new video calling on Australians to tell the government they want marriage equality now. The video, featuring campaign director and “excellent lesbian” Sally Rugg, points to the other countries that have recently legalised same-sex marriage, including Germany and Malta. Rugg says that marriage equality […]

The amazingly successful Family bar & Club are celebrating their 12th Birthday on Sunday 27 August. Family has spawned a number of other bars all joining the main club including Downunder Bar, Secret Garden Bar & Saloon Bar. Last year’s birthday bash saw a raft of political and other celebrities attend and with a General […]