PNG moves to cancel illegal land leases
Credit: Scheltema/Greenpeace Papua New Guinea’s Department of Lands and Physical Planning (DLPP) is reported to be clawing back land previously taken from traditional owners.
A spiritual path
ON THE weekend of 12-14 September this year, something new is brewing in the West of Victoria. Based in the Grampians, a small group retreat with a difference is being trialled.
Ageing, wellbeing and weaving
Anna McLelland (pictured) greatly enjoys weaving classes at Uniting AgeWell Strathdon.
Sin and salvation
Born Bad – Original sin and the making of the Western World. By James Boyce book l Black Inc l $34.
Hope in dark places
Cuba Gooding Jnr in Freedom Freedom, the first film produced by independent film company, Production One Inc, tells the story of two men – across two different centuries – whose lives are intertwined by the scourge of sl
Change in ACCESS
ACCESS ministries recently announced the resignation of CEO Rev Canon Dr Evonne Paddison, who headed up the organisation for more than eight years.
Three moderator nominees
The next moderator of the Vic/Tas synod will be decided at the Synod meeting in September. Members will discern between three nominees – Rev Ian Brown, Rev Dr Sunny Chen and Rev Sharon Hollis.
Remembering hope
By Penny Mulvey It was like an electric shock. How is it possible? An international carrier shot down whilst travelling at speed, 35,000 feet above ground, killing all 298 passengers and crew.
Making a difference
Twenty-two years is a long time to remain in the one job, and no doubt many of us would welcome a slap up farewell party as we prepared to leave.