End offshore detention
By Jill Ruzbacky On Monday 5 October, the Government of Nauru announced its regional processing centre used to house asylum seekers would become an ‘open centre’, effectively ending detention.
A Jew, a Christian and a Muslim go for a walk…
For some in the winter months, AFL footy is the dominant ‘religion’ in Victoria.
Mental Health Week
By Ros Marsden This week, Mental Health Week, I happened upon a story in the Huffington Post highlighting a photo of fans greeting the cast of the movie Black Mass at Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline, Massachusetts.
Seeking peace in South Sudan
By Tim Lam Rev James Makeui Choul from South Sudan visited the VicTas synod this week to share his experience with conflict resolution in the world’s youngest nation.
October Crosslight now available
Photo: Alex Baker, UnitingWorld. Anti-poverty week runs from the 12th to 18th of this month. Sometimes the issue of poverty, particularly on a world scale, can be so overwhelming the temptation is to avoid or ignore it.
Ice – Beyond the Headlines
By Tim Lam Crystal methamphetamine, more commonly known as ‘ice’, has featured prominently in news headlines in recent times.
NaranaFest 2015
Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre has a proud heritage of live music and performance. This November, families can experience a day of entertainment and cultural immersion at the 2015 NaranaFest.
Wesley Chapel turns 175
By NIGEL TAPP In the 1800s, the pious Methodists of the Wesley Chapel in Melville St, Hobart, certainly did not take kindly to their members partaking of alcohol.
Fighting sexual exploitation through table tennis
By Tim Lam What started out as a small event by 15 men has grown into a nationwide campaign encouraging boys and men to tackle sexual exploitation.
Wesley Mission Victoria appoints new CEO
Wesley Mission Victoria has appointed Paul Linossier as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Linossier joins Wesley Mission Victoria from Our Watch, where he served as the inaugural CEO since 2013.
President launches Syrian Refugee Appeal
The Syrian conflict has been described as the largest humanitarian crisis in a generation. Almost half of Syria’s population have either sought sanctuary in another country or are internally displaced.
Freedom for journalists
Two Al-Jazeera journalists jailed for disseminating ‘false news’ and aiding a terrorist group have been pardoned by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.