Rugby stars speak out in solidarity with the gay community

Sports stars and politicians are united in their condemnation of homophobia today, after Israel Folau once again used social media to attack the gay community.

Tasmania has just become the first Australian jurisdiction to make gender an option on birth certificates.

After the announcement, the Wallabies star took to Twitter to tell people to repent, and "turn away" from their evil ways.

The tweet has been widely shared and commented on, with most people having a negative view of his comments.

And new gun laws are coming into force, even though some of the details haven't been worked out.

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