Letters to the editor – June 2016
Foreign aid It was extremely disturbing to read that over $11 billion has been slashed from Australia’s overseas aid budget during the past few years (‘Stop foreign aid cuts,’ Crosslight, May).
Victoria trials blind job applications
Friday Forum Your views on the news Job hunting can be a long and frustrating process. Many hours are spent practicing for interviews and crafting the perfect cover letter.
Bringing food and friendship to Richmond
Uniting, Anglican and Catholic churches in Richmond share a long history of ecumenical collaboration. One way the churches offer pastoral outreach to the local community is through the Richmond Churches Food Centre.
Uniting Church questions Dutton
The Uniting Church has called on political candidates to not use refugees as a ‘political football’ in the wake of comments by immigration minister Peter Dutton that asylum seekers both take Australian jobs and languish
Hello possums
DEB BENNETT A lot of media coverage last week was devoted to the subject of home invasions by a gang of car thieves.
World Environment Day 2016
The world is facing an unprecedented ecological crisis. Figures released by NASA over the weekend confirmed that last month was the hottest April ever recorded globally.
Homeless – in the most livable city in the world
Friday Forum Your views on the news Homelessness has been in the news this week following a Herald Sun report that claimed “aggressive beggars” are “jeopardising Melbourne’s reputation”.
AgeWell celebrates International Nurses Day
International Nurses Day, held on 12 May every year, highlights the important contributions nurses make to society.
Freedom Stories
TIM LAM Freedom Stories is a collaborative documentary that explores the struggles and achievements of asylum seekers who arrived in Australia in 2001.
Giving thanks on Volunteer Week
On National Volunteer Week, the Uniting Church pays tribute to the thousands of volunteers who serve their church and community.
Waleed Aly’s win strikes gold
Television presenter Waleed Aly won the Gold Logie on Sunday night, dedicating his award to “people with unpronounceable names”.
Trembling at Trump’s triumph
Friday Forum Your views on the news As billionaire property developer Donald Trump continues to bully and bluster his way towards the Republican presidential nomination in the United States, many are left scratching thei