Missionaries Murdered: “My Heart is Broken”

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By: Mike Crooks

Loved ones are grieving after the shooting deaths of three missionaries in Haiti, including a young couple. Read more

How Christians Can Engage in Reconciliation Week

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By: Georgia Free

This week is National Reconciliation Week – an opportunity to celebrate and build on the relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the wider community. Read more

New App Helps You Help Suffering Loved Ones

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By: Joni Boyd

If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of comments like “Let me know if you need anything” when in the middle of a crisis, you’ll know just how important it is that friends and families know how to help, without relying on the person who is suffering, for information. Read more

“Viciousness”, Not Covid, Led Scott Morrison to Break Mental Health Taboo

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By: Laura Bennett

Two things you’re not supposed to talk about are religion and politics. Read more

Housing Crisis: “The System is Broken”

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By: Mike Crooks

With the Australian housing crisis reaching fever pitch, a new event is about to shine a light on the hardship of many Australians – and provide possible solutions. Read more

The Australian Doctor Saving Thousands of Lives in Africa

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By: Georgia Free

Meet Dr Andrew Browning – the Australian doctor saving the lives and dignity of thousands of women in Africa, one surgery at a time. Read more

Laurie Lawrence Launches Free CPR Training to Help Save Lives

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By: Steff Willis

Royal Lifesaving (RLSSA) and Kids Alive have joined forces to ensure more Australians know how to save the life of a little one, launching The Heart Beat Club. Read more

Budget 24/25: “A Fairer Go”

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By: Mike Crooks

In tough economic times comes a budget bearing gifts – including a $300 surprise. Read more

“It’s not love, it’s abuse”: Coercive Control

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By: Mike Crooks

The NSW Government has launched an eye-opening ad campaign in the lead-up to new domestic violence laws.

Key points

  • 97% of intimate partner homicides in NSW between 2000 and 2018 were preceded by the perpetrator using coercive control towards the victim.
  • Coercive control ads, which begin rolling out today, use the tagline, “It’s not love, it’s coercive control. Know the signs of abuse.”
  • $925 million “Leaving Violence” package to support women to escape an abusive partner announced today.

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