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A spiritual investment
By Chip Henriss The Commission for Mission’s Next Gen tour to China has inspired its participants to build upon their life in the church.
Kicking goals for the community
Luis Rodriguez with promising young regional soccer player Sajad Hussaini, originally from Afghanistan Kildonan UnitingCare volunteer Luis Rodriguez has been recognised for his dedication to newly arrived families in She
A birth in Bethlehem
By Bill Pugh Christmas again. Refreshingly new every time we listen to the story. It inspires poetry, songs of praise and artists. It is pictured in cathedrals, churches and chapel design.
Reality about religion
In results that might come as a surprise to some, Australians are more religious than many would think.
Changing attitudes towards Asylum Seekers
Ourstralia, an initiative of Balmain for Refugees, has created a series of videos to spark conversation and awareness about Australia’s current treatment of asylum seekers.
Hundreds of thousands march for climate justice
More than 600,000 people from 175 countries – including 130,000 people in Australia – took to the streets over the weekend as part of the People’s Climate March.
UnitingCare welcomes mental health reforms
Australia’s mental health system will be overhauled as part of sweeping reforms announced by the Federal Government on Thursday.
Syrian refugees volunteer to help Australians
Senators Cory Bernardi and Jacqui Lambie recently questioned Australia’s decision to accept 12,000 Syrian refugees in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Don a white ribbon to say no to domestic violence
By Lindy O’Neill The annual 16-days of activism to stop violence against women in Australia begins today with White Ribbon Day and will finish on 10 December, Human Rights Day.
Scotch Oakburn receives Chinese honour
China’s Consular General, Mr Yumin Song, Ben McShane (Year 9), Ethan Hamilton (Year 7), Principal Mr Andy Muller, Emma Clyde (Year 9) China’s Consular General, Mr Yumin Song, has named Launceston Uniting Church school Sc