After Alfred: Risk and Recovery
By: Mike Crooks
Alfred may be gone, but the effects of the ex-tropical cyclone are still being felt in south-east Queensland and northern NSW. Read more
Tide of Faith or Spiritual Tsunami?
By: Stephen McAlpine
One of the more chilling photos of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami is of a family of holidaymakers standing in the shallows of the withdrawn sea, as the water come barrelling in again. Read more
Refresh: Arguing for the Sake of Heaven – Why we need Curious Conversations
By: Brian Harris
I especially love the Jonathan Sacks insight that it is better to lose an argument, for when we do, we gain new knowledge, whereas when we win an argument, we simply have an established view reinforced. It’s a refreshing take. Roll on the losses! Read more
Volunteers Needed for Disaster Relief in Far North Queensland
By: Kim Wilkinson
Samaritan’s Purse is currently on the ground in the northern Queensland town of Ingham, helping flood-affected families, as they begin the arduous process towards recovery.
Their teams of volunteers are helping to clean fast-spreading mould from homes and removing debris to the kerb.
The Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Relief Team are in desperate need of more volunteers to step in and bring hope during these crucial weeks, whether for a day, a week, or more.
Daniel Goh, is on the ground now in Ingham and says, “If people can’t volunteer to be there in person, they can still make a difference through remembering us in prayer or supporting us.’
What Will Volunteers be Asked to Do?
Volunteers will be part of a team for the day. Each team is supported by an experienced and trained team leader who will guide each person on the activities below. Each job will be within the volunteers’ capacity. The team at Samaritan’s Purse have a familiar saying, ‘If you can pick up a stick, we would love for you to join us.’
Activities may include:
- Contents and debris removal
- Cleaning and sanitisation
- Mould remediation
- Removing damaged gyprock walls, cabinets, floors, etc.
- Emotional support
For more information on how you can assist the clean up efforts – visit: https://samaritanspurse.org.au/what-we-do/australian-disaster-relief/responses/volunteer-now-fnq-floods-2025/
Feature image: Supplied by Samaritans Purse Australia
Leaving the Procrastination Station
By: Nikki Duthie
Procrastination seems to be the ‘big bad’ of my productivity. It has invaded my work life, university assignments, and even my home life (washing, anyone?). Read more
Special Religious Education in Schools Is Tracking With the Vibe Shift.
By: Stephen McAlpine
The vibe change that is sweeping the Western world, and sweeping up religious observance with it, would seem to be landing on the shores of government schools. Read more
Cyclone Alfred: “Very Real Threat”
By: Mike Crooks
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is calling it a “very dangerous system” for parts of Queensland and New South Wales. Read more
After 33 Years on ‘Home and Away’ Lynne McGranger Bows Out
By: Ally Barnes
You may not know Lynne McGranger’s name, but you probably know her face. Lynne has been playing the role of Irene Roberts on Home and Away for 33 years. Read more