Pink Paper Xtra Friday 2 December 2011

	Sue Perkins honoured at Women in Film and TV Awards Comedienne and DIVA cover star Sue Perkins was one of several stars honoured at the 21st Women in Film and TV Awards ceremony, earlier today.
	140,000-strong marriage equality petition presented to Australian Labor Party An epic marriage equality petition – containing more than 140,000 signatures – was presented to the Australian Labor Party during their annual conference, yesterday.
	Police appeal for witnesses after homophobic attack in Edinburgh A man’s jaw was broken in what police are describing as an unprovoked, homophobic attack in the centre of Edinburgh, earlier this week.
	Gay equality opponents in Scotland spend more than £10,000 on newspaper adverts Conservative religious groups in Scotland have spent more than £10,000 on adverts opposing the Scottish Government's proposals to allow same sex couples to marry.
	Rates of gay men with HIV in Northern Ireland at all-time high The number of gay or bisexual men in Northern Ireland who are infected with the HIV virus has hit an all-time high.
	Australia's Queensland votes to legalise same-sex unions The state of Queensland has voted to legalise same-sex unions, marking the latest development of LGBT rights in Australia.
	Prime Minister David Cameron records message of support for World AIDS Day British Prime Minister David Cameron has recorded a poignant message of support to mark World AIDS Day.
	GMFA urge gay and bisexual men to check HIV status London-based charity GMFA have urged gay and bisexual men to check their HIV status, this World AIDS Day.