Tag Archive for: australia

The Platypus is Under Serious Threat, and Scientists are Calling for National Action

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By: Clare Bruce

Scientists are calling for immediate national action to save Australia’s beloved platypus from the risk of extinction.
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Remembering June Dally-Watkins: Style Queen and Woman of Faith

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By: Clare Bruce

Beloved etiquette coach June Dally-Watkins is being remembered by generations of Australians as a woman of grace, faith and Godly values, after her death on Saturday night aged 92. Read more

Record Low Birth Rates and a Record High Life Expectancy

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By: McCrindle

Australia is experiencing record low birth rates per couple but a record high number birth overall. Women are choosing to delay getting married and having children, prioritising education and career before starting a family.
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H is for Happiness [Movie Review]

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By: Jonathan Weir

H is for Happiness has to be one of the most enjoyable family films to come out of Australia since Babe. Based on the book My Life as an Alphabet by Barry Jonsberg, and directed by feature film debutant John Sheedy, Read more

Bush Fire: Road To Recovery

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By: Steve Grace

Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. — 1 Peter 5:7

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“It Happened So Fast” – How a Pastor and His Family were Saved in a Firestorm

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By: Clare Bruce

Dad and father-of-four Andrew Flaxman is lucky – or blessed – to be alive, along with his wife, four kids and his sister’s family of five – who were all rescued by boat in the middle of a firestorm on New Year’s Eve. Read more

What is National Christian Heritage Sunday?

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By: Dr Graham McLennan

National Christian Heritage Sunday celebrates the Gospel of Jesus Christ arriving on Australia’s shores. The date for 2020 will be Sunday 2nd February. Read more

Donating to Charity Replacing Traditional Gift Giving this Christmas

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By: McCrindle

The first Tuesday after the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales is known as Giving Tuesday. In contrast to these mega sales events which encourage rapid consumerism, Giving Tuesday promotes an international day of charitable giving at the beginning of the Christmas and holiday season.
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Australia’s Income and Wealth Distribution

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By: McCrindle

The average household annual income is $116,584 and the national average household net wealth has tipped the million-dollar mark for the first time at $1,022,200, according to the ABS’ latest Survey of Income and Housing (2017-18).
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Australia’s Indian Community Experienced the Largest Growth in 2018

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By: McCrindle

A recent data release from the ABS shows some interesting findings about Australia’s population and migration trends for the year ending 2018.
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