The objectivity of the law
By Penny Mulvey Lawyers are trained to assess the merits of any case against the law. The arguments are not based around emotion, opinion, values or morals, but what the law actually says.
Exclusive interview with Gillian Triggs
By Penny Mulvey THE ATTACKS In her role as President of the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), Professor Gillian Triggs has become a prominent public figure, the topic of heated dinner party conversations.
Young Australians tackle poverty
Many young Australians are passionate about making a difference in the world. Connections UnitingCare’s Anti-Poverty Awards recognise and support young people tackling poverty in Australia and abroad.
Blooming marvellous
Helen McLaughlin, Pilgrim UC Launceston By Ros Marsden If you thought Mary Poppins and her finger-snapping solutions were just the fantasy of P L Travers and Walt Disney, think again.
Reclaiming Jihad
Review by Stefanie Pearce Book | The Jihad of Jesus: the sacred nonviolent struggle for justice | Dave Andrews See the word jihad in the title of a book and you guess that it’s likely to be a confronting read.
Cato lecture – Living on the margins
By Dr Lin Manhong The Cato Lecture is an important feature of the triennial Assembly in the Uniting Church in Australia.
Partnering with Palestinians
For many people, the thought of retirement conjures images of time spent with the grandchildren, cruising the oceans or joining a band of grey nomads chasing the sun.
“I think that’s enough”
By Bruce Wood Ron Mason finally said, ‘I think that’s enough’. And with that statement came the end of an era – the end of 64 continuous years as an elder.
Share’s Winter Appeal sets new record
By Sofi Lawson Richard was just like any other family man. Happily married with two young daughters, Emma and Hayley, Richard was working five days a week when tragedy struck.
She’s someone
By Penny Mulvey The St Kilda Gatehouse is a not-for-profit Christian organisation which works alongside those involved in street-based sex work or affected by commercial sexual exploitation as a result of hardship.
Eureka moments and transformation
Paul on the road to Damascus (sixteenth century painting) By Christine Sorensen What are your Eureka moments? ‘Eureka’ was the theme of the recent Wisdom’s Feast in Ballarat, picking up an important moment in Australian