Dolly’s Dream
By: Yvette Cherry
The parents of Dolly Everett, a 14 year old girl who took her own life after being relentlessly bullied, have created a very powerful and evocative advertisement to address the issue of cyber bullying.
“Ride Like a Girl” – A Gutsy and Feminine Aussie Flick with a Big Heart
By: Laura Bennett
Aussie flicks can sometimes get a bad rap. We have a reputation for going iconically cringe-worthy in movies like The Castle or Crocodile Dundee, or for favouring our dark side in ones like Wolf Creek and Animal Kingdom.
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These Beach Safety Tips Will Prevent People from Drowning
By: Clare Bruce
It’s tragic to think that out of the 44 people who drowned on our beaches last summer, all 44 might have lived—if only they’d been swimming closer to the lifeguards stationed just a few hundred metres away.
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Feeling Overwhelmed? 5 Ways to Beat the Transition Blues
By: Jenny Baxter
Sometimes, it helps to remember that no one, young or old, likes change. You are not alone if you feel overwhelmed. The thing is, you CAN beat the transition blues, and its demoralising affect on you.
How can I help my child be resilient?
Today’s parents are working overtime to help pave the way for their kids. The New York Times has dubbed them ‘snowplow’ or ‘lawn mower parents’ – ‘machines chugging ahead, clearing any obstacles in their child’s path to success, so they don’t have to encounter failure, frustration or lost opportunities’. Read more
The Storms We Make For Ourselves
Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid” (Matthew 14:27, NIV).
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Three Australian Cities in the Top Ten Most Liveable Cities Worldwide
By: McCrindle
A 2019 report by the Economist Intelligence Unit has revealed the world’s most liveable cities.
Downton Abbey Residents Defend Honour in Midst of Royal Visit
By: Laura Bennett
It’s time to plop a plumb in your mouth and book a visit to the country, Downton Abbey the movie, is finally here.
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Hey ABC: Church Dads Have Been “Woke” For Years
By: Stephen McAlpine
So Aussie dads are getting “woke”. Well, according to an article on the ABC website, they are.
Viral Comedian John Crist on Roasting Christianity, and the Dark Heart Behind Comedy
By: Laura Bennett
Telling comedian John Crist not to bite the hand that feeds him, would be bad advice.
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