by Jen | Aug 19, 2013 | Australian news, News, World news
The groom’s mother was understandably proud, saying the couple were meant for each other. But it is not only Paul McCarthy’s mother, Anne, who is happy at her son’s wedding to boyfriend Trent Kandler in New Zealand. Mrs McCarthy said the event was...
by Jen | Aug 19, 2013 | Australian news, News, World news
“I NOW pronounce you, married.” And with those words history was made. As New Zealanders welcomed an amendment to the Marriage Act this morning which sees gay couples free to wed, Australians had their own slice of celebrations in its capital, Wellington....
by Jen | Aug 19, 2013 | Australian news, News
CANDIDATES for Flynn have declared their stance on legalising same-sex marriage, as a new website has put pressure on candidates to come out and declare their support. Incumbent LNP member Ken O’Dowd has said “95% of the electorate” was against...
by Jen | Aug 18, 2013 | Australian news, News
WHEN you walk into a polling booth next month, Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler want you to be thinking of them. The Newcastle couple will on Monday become the first gay Australians to be wed under new same-sex marriage laws in New Zealand. Their 9am ceremony on the...
by Jen | Aug 18, 2013 | Australian news, News, World news
The suits fit, the flowers have been chosen and the wedding vows written. Admittedly, the bridesmaid’s dress caused weeks of consternation but Paul McCarthy says he is finally ready to marry his long-term partner, Trent Kandler, in New Zealand on Monday....
by Jen | Aug 18, 2013 | Australian news, News
A cross-party coalition must be established if marriage equality is to pass in the Australian Parliament, Greens leader Christine Milne told a rally in Brisbane on Saturday. The rally in support of marriage equality attracted about 1000 people to Queens Park on a warm...
