A Chaplain’s Road to the Invictus Games
By: Justin Rouillon
At the heart of the Invictus Games lie the words of the 19th century poet William Ernest Henley: Read more
Christian Schools Will Not Reject LGBTI Students, Say Christian Education Leaders
By: Clare Bruce
Christian schools will not reject students because of their sexual orientation—and media headlines about “secret plans” to allow them to do so, are wrong, say Christian education leaders. Read more
The Great Ocean Cleanup Has Begun – Here’s Why it Matters
Above: Installation of System 001 at Pacific Trial test site on September 15. Credit: The Ocean Cleanup
By: Duncan Robinson
A remarkable process that was dreamed up by a teenager, has just begun in the Pacific Ocean—and it could help save our struggling ocean ecosystems. Read more
Hothouse Climate Change Will Make Parts of Earth Uninhabitable
By: Anne Rinaudo
An international study has found the Earth is at risk of entering a hothouse climate that could lead to global average temperatures of up to five degrees Celsius higher than pre-industrial temperatures and long-term rises in the sea level of between 10 and 60 metres. Read more
My Health Record – Opt In or Opt Out? The Pros and Cons
By: Anne Rinaudo
The opt out period for the My Health Record system will end on October 15. My Health Record is a Federal government initiative that aggregates all of your health data in one place. It has actually been operating for six years on an opt in basis and has about six million users. Read more
Teenagers Get Chance to Make Their First Speech to Parliament
By: Christie Mann
As some parents can relate – teenagers like to be heard when they’re passionate about something! If your teen is intent on being heard then the 2018 My First Speech competition might be for them! Read more
The Great Australian Divide – ‘Have’ and ‘Have Not’
By: Anne Rinaudo
A new UNSW, Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) study highlights inequality in our society – and how to fix it. The Inequality in Australia 2018 Report highlights the stark disparities between the haves and have nots in Australia and the impact it could have on society. ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie shared insights from the report on Open House. Read more
Would You Pay Ten Cents A Litre More For Milk To Help Dairy Farmers?
By: Anne Rinaudo
The dairy industry has hit crisis point as a result of soaring operational costs, crippling drought and ongoing challenges to achieve fair milk prices. The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation (QDO) have started a change.org petition for a ten cents a litre Drought Levy on milk. Read more
Rusty and Dianne Lawson: Salvos Ministering To Drought Stricken Farmers
By: Anne Rinaudo
The Salvation Army are in drought-affected areas conducting regular visits to farmers and rural communities and helping them in any way they can by distributing food hampers, helping with bill payments and other financial expenses, assisting with farm and household jobs, and providing emotional and practical support. Read more