Pinksixty News MONDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2012
Channel: Colin Fallesen
Date: 27/02/2012

An Anglican bishop in rural Australia has defended his decision to appoint an openly gay priest, despite criticism from a church group. Bishop John McIntyre of Gippsland in rural Victoria appointed Reverend David Head to the Heyfield parish.

Dallas County Judge Tonya Parker has promised to only perform marriages when gay couples can marry. As reported by Dallas Voice. The first gay person elected as judge in Dallas County, made this declaration at a Stonewall Democrats meeting.

Eric Joyce, the Labour MP for Falkirk in Scotland, has been suspended and charged by police following allegations he head-butted openly gay MP Stuart Andrew in a House of Commons bar, months after Andrew spoke to the House about being the victim of assault.

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust has relaunched a national Hardship Fund for people living with HIV in severe financial need. 

And finally; Meryl Streep won her third Oscar last night for her role as Margaret Thatcher in 'The Iron Lady.' The 62-year-old won as best actress at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony.