Bolivia approves first same-sex union

Bolivia’s civil registry authorised a same-sex civil union for the first time after a two-year legal battle. 

David Aruquipa, a 48-year-old businessman, and Guido Montano, a 45-year-old lawyer, were initially denied the right to register their union in 2018 by authorities in Bolivia, who said the country’s laws did not allow same-sex marriage.

The ACT could legalise small amounts of illicit drugs

Labour’s Michael Pettersson has announced he will be introducing a bill to the ACT Legislative Assembly next year to decriminalise possession of illicit substances. 

Advocates believe Australia’s prohibition approach to stop drug use has failed and legalising possession would give drug users better access to health services. 

High tides for coastal Queensland after weekend of rain

Queensland coastal regions are expecting more high tides as tides are reaching 30 centimetres higher than usual.

Since Friday, the state has endured hundreds of millimetres of rainfall and winds of up to 100 kilometres per hour.

The Bureau of Meteorology are expecting storms to ease today as the rain moves down south.

 

Lachlan X. Morris: Muscle Memory

<p><span><span>- Prolific, eclectic and downright brilliant, Lachlan X. Morris is at it again, releasing the fourth in a stream of powerful albums. Latest instalment, <em>Muscle Memory</em> is a foot-stomping romper which conjures some of the essence of classic rock while maintaining Morris’ penchant for experimentation. </span></span></p>

Rafeef Ziadah: Three Generations

<p><span><span>- Rafeef Ziadah is a Palestinian poet, activist &amp; spoken word performer who currently lives in London. She has just released her third album, <em>Three Generations</em>, with music written by and production provided by Brisbane based singer &amp; activist <strong>Phil Monsour</strong>.</span></span></p>