Counting the homeless on Census night

On 9 August, Australians will take part in the 2016 Census. The largest statistical collection in the country will provide a snapshot of how the Australian population has changed over the past five years.

Indigenous dads fight stereotypes

Indigenous Australians have responded to a controversial cartoon in The Australian by proudly sharing stories and photos of their fathers on Twitter.

Faith in numbers

The Uniting Church is uniquely placed to effectively convey the Christian message in contemporary Australia but is failing to do so.

Rio Olympics: Winners and losers

Friday Forum Your views on the news The Rio Olympics officially opens on Saturday morning AEST and millions of spectators worldwide will be cheering on their nation’s heroes.

Celebrating young people making a difference

Andrew Mellody Applications for the 2016 Connections UnitingCare Anti-Poverty Awards are now open. Any school or young person aged 16-30 working on a project to overcome poverty is encouraged to apply.

Uniting Church builds a community, not just a home

A unique Uniting Church development aimed at empowering and supporting young people with disabilities and their families was officially opened at Kingston, in Tasmania last Friday morning by Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgma

Mercy for all?

Friday Forum Your views on the news The Indonesian government has executed four people overnight, the first round of executions since the deaths of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukamaran last year.

Northern exposure

Rev Dr Ji Zhang, Rev Dr Anthon Rumbewas and Rev Josina Wospakrik from GKI-TP in West Papua, Rev Sharon Hollis, Rev Dr Mery Kolimon from GMIT in West Timor, Rev Helena Maplani and Rev Lorenso Dos Santos from IPTL in Timor