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Australia Wedding Magazine Shuts For Refusing To Feature Same-Sex Couples
A leading Australian bridal magazine has shut after being ditched by advertisers for refusing to feature same-sex couples, one year after the country changed its marriage laws.
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Australia Reveals First Gay Marriage Ended In Heartbreak After Just 48 Days
Australia's first gay marriage lasted just 48 days and ended in heartbreak with the death of a terminally ill woman, Queensland state parliament heard on Wednesday after the family gave permission for details to be released.
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Midnight Vows After Historic Australia Gay Marriage Reforms
Sharing a kiss as fireworks lit up the night sky, two Australian athletes tied the knot just after midnight Tuesday, in one of the first gay unions in the country following historic marriage equality laws.
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Amid Heavy Security, Millions Across The World Celebrate As 2018 Rolls In
Australia rang in the New Year Sunday with a spectacular display of rainbow-coloured fireworks cascading from Sydney Harbour Bridge, as revellers marked the nation's legalisation of gay marriage amid tight security.
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Australian Gay Couples Register Weddings On Day One Of Marriage Equality
Same-sex couples hurried to declare plans to tie the knot on Saturday as Australia's new marriage equality law came into effect, with wedding registry offices holding special hours for the first day of legalised gay unions.
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With New Law, Australia Prepares For Rush Of Gay Weddings
Wedding venues were preparing for a rush of couples eager to tie the knot after same-sex marriage was signed into Australian law Friday, with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull already boasting several invites.
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Timeline Of Gay Marriage And Rights In Australia
Australia's parliament passed a law legalising same-sex marriage Thursday.
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Watch: Oz Lawmaker Proposes To Partner During House Debate On Same-Sex Marriage
A lawmaker from Australia's conservative ruling party proposed to his gay partner in parliament Monday just moments after a bill paving the way for same-sex marriage was introduced.
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Celebrations As Australians Back Same-Sex Marriage
Australians voted decisively in favour of allowing same-sex couples to marry, sparking joyous celebrations Wednesday across the country even though the change must still be enshrined in law.
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Controversial Australia Vote On Same-Sex Marriage Begins
A contentious postal survey on same-sex marriage began in Australia Tuesday, with ballots delivered across the vast continent ahead of an expected fractious campaign between the "yes" and "no" sides.
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Australia Gay Marriage Rally Draws Record Crowd Ahead Of Postal Vote
More than 20,000 people rallied in Sydney on Sunday urging the legalization of same-sex marriage, days ahead of a contentious postal survey on the issue that has divided the country.
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Qantas Boss Says He Won't Be Silenced Despite Pie Protest
Qantas chief Alan Joyce, who was hit in the face by a pie in a protest against gay marriage in Australia, said Wednesday he would not be silenced on important social issues.
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Australia's Same-Sex Marriage Vote In Doubt
Australia's plan to hold a national vote on same-sex marriage appeared doomed Tuesday after the opposition Labor Party vowed to block the poll it said would spark divisive debate.
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Australian Parliament Gets Bill To Set Up Gay Marriage Vote
Australia's prime minister introduced legislation to Parliament on Wednesday that would allow a public but non-binding vote on gay marriage early next year.
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Australia Plan For Vote On Gay Marriage Hits Stumbling Block
The government's plan to hold a popular vote on whether Australia should allow same-sex marriage has suffered a setback when a political party announced it will not support the proposed plebiscite.
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Australia Wedding Magazine Shuts For Refusing To Feature Same-Sex Couples
A leading Australian bridal magazine has shut after being ditched by advertisers for refusing to feature same-sex couples, one year after the country changed its marriage laws.
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Australia Reveals First Gay Marriage Ended In Heartbreak After Just 48 Days
Australia's first gay marriage lasted just 48 days and ended in heartbreak with the death of a terminally ill woman, Queensland state parliament heard on Wednesday after the family gave permission for details to be released.
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Midnight Vows After Historic Australia Gay Marriage Reforms
Sharing a kiss as fireworks lit up the night sky, two Australian athletes tied the knot just after midnight Tuesday, in one of the first gay unions in the country following historic marriage equality laws.
-
Amid Heavy Security, Millions Across The World Celebrate As 2018 Rolls In
Australia rang in the New Year Sunday with a spectacular display of rainbow-coloured fireworks cascading from Sydney Harbour Bridge, as revellers marked the nation's legalisation of gay marriage amid tight security.
-
Australian Gay Couples Register Weddings On Day One Of Marriage Equality
Same-sex couples hurried to declare plans to tie the knot on Saturday as Australia's new marriage equality law came into effect, with wedding registry offices holding special hours for the first day of legalised gay unions.
-
With New Law, Australia Prepares For Rush Of Gay Weddings
Wedding venues were preparing for a rush of couples eager to tie the knot after same-sex marriage was signed into Australian law Friday, with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull already boasting several invites.
-
Timeline Of Gay Marriage And Rights In Australia
Australia's parliament passed a law legalising same-sex marriage Thursday.
-
Watch: Oz Lawmaker Proposes To Partner During House Debate On Same-Sex Marriage
A lawmaker from Australia's conservative ruling party proposed to his gay partner in parliament Monday just moments after a bill paving the way for same-sex marriage was introduced.
-
Celebrations As Australians Back Same-Sex Marriage
Australians voted decisively in favour of allowing same-sex couples to marry, sparking joyous celebrations Wednesday across the country even though the change must still be enshrined in law.
-
Controversial Australia Vote On Same-Sex Marriage Begins
A contentious postal survey on same-sex marriage began in Australia Tuesday, with ballots delivered across the vast continent ahead of an expected fractious campaign between the "yes" and "no" sides.
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Australia Gay Marriage Rally Draws Record Crowd Ahead Of Postal Vote
More than 20,000 people rallied in Sydney on Sunday urging the legalization of same-sex marriage, days ahead of a contentious postal survey on the issue that has divided the country.
-
Qantas Boss Says He Won't Be Silenced Despite Pie Protest
Qantas chief Alan Joyce, who was hit in the face by a pie in a protest against gay marriage in Australia, said Wednesday he would not be silenced on important social issues.
-
Australia's Same-Sex Marriage Vote In Doubt
Australia's plan to hold a national vote on same-sex marriage appeared doomed Tuesday after the opposition Labor Party vowed to block the poll it said would spark divisive debate.
-
Australian Parliament Gets Bill To Set Up Gay Marriage Vote
Australia's prime minister introduced legislation to Parliament on Wednesday that would allow a public but non-binding vote on gay marriage early next year.
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Australia Plan For Vote On Gay Marriage Hits Stumbling Block
The government's plan to hold a popular vote on whether Australia should allow same-sex marriage has suffered a setback when a political party announced it will not support the proposed plebiscite.
