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.

Counter arguments

Friday Forum Your views on the news It was supposed to be the night when Australians paused “to make a difference”.

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.

Ministry of War

On the 50th anniversary of the battle of Long Tan in Vietnam, we look back on the war that divided a nation and – some would say – divided a church.

Rules of engagement

PENNY MULVEY The tranquil view from the windows of neat as a pin Cape-Cod houses across to the waters of Aquidneck Island belied the topic of conversation – how Christians, and the church in particular, hold a commitment