Never giving up on social justice
Bendigo Uniting Social Justice Group’s advocacy work certainly packs a punch locally and even further afield.
Bad web design and the hope of God
PENNY MULVEY Humans are creatures of habit. We often go about our daily activities as if on a conveyor line. But sometimes a person, an event, some words on a page, will break through and stay with you.
Violence against women – when the Church fails
Friday Forum Rev Dr Sally Douglas This week the ugly reality that some Christian communities in Australia endorse violence against women has (again) been exposed.
Shining a light on four years of offshore cruelty
Thousands braved the chilly Melbourne weather on Wednesday evening to join in a candlelight vigil marking four years of illegal offshore detention.
Sound investment in the love of music
A group of young people’s dedication to making music has certainly hit the right note with Sammy Stamp, who gave them $2000 to buy some much-needed equipment and record their performance.
Farce to be reckoned with
Noises Off, the latest play from the Melbourne Theatre Company, is a perfect tonic for the seriousness of our world.
UCA calls on government to support nuclear treaty
The Uniting Church has called on the Australian government to sign a historic United Nations treaty banning nuclear weapons.
Fighting discrimination is in our DNA
The Uniting Church should be willing to speak up whenever any form of abuse or discrimination takes place, writes Rev Andy Calder.
Muslim women attacked and alone
The majority of bystanders do not intervene when they witness an Islamophobic attack in public, according to a report released this week.
Braking bad
GARTH JONES As recent Hollywood legend goes, Baby Driver director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) dreamt up his film’s high concept as a student in the mid ‘90s.
Why reproductive health and choice matters
Reproductive health information plays a major role in not only the health of women and babies, but also the economic development of poorer countries.
Getting pollies on the same page over pokies
Tasmanian politicians will have plenty of reading material as they head off for the winter break thanks to one Wesley Hobart Uniting Church member.