Remembering Long Tan
Fifty years ago, on 18 August 1966, a fierce battle was fought on the rubber plantations near Long Tan in South Vietnam. The Battle of Long Tan was the deadliest clash involving Australian troops during the Vietnam War.
Stories of hope at the Olympics
The Rio Olympics has seen record-breaking feats, with Usain Bolt racing himself into Olympics history and Michael Phelps winning his 28th, and most-likely final, medal.
Concert to raise funds for dementia support
David Hodges and David Ross Smith Some of Australia’s best opera singers will perform at an upcoming concert to raise funds for people with dementia and their carers.
Urgent action on Nauru abuse
UnitingJustice is calling on congregations to write to their local MP in response to the Nauru Files.
Counter arguments
Friday Forum Your views on the news It was supposed to be the night when Australians paused “to make a difference”.
Leaked documents confirm Nauru’s ‘criminal culture of abuse’
The Uniting Church has demanded the immediate closure of Australia’s offshore detention centres following the publication of leaked documents from the Nauru facility that detail harrowing incidents of physical, se
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.
August 2016 Crosslight now available
A cross, the symbol of the Christian church, is choppered to the battle field of Vietnam.
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.
National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day
National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day is held on 4 August every year.