By: Michael McQueenRecent years have seen the discussion of the relevance of the current education system come to dominate public dialogue. Doubts and fears have risen surrounding the prospects of the current form of education in Western countries, the preparation of students for a rapidly...
By: Beth RiversFrom the end of this year, the ACT Government has decided to cut the school chaplaincy program from public schools, triggering an urgent campaign to overturn the decision. School Chaplaincy ACT, operated by Scripture Union (SU) Queensland has been unable to change the...
By: Katrina RoeThe social activist group Collective Shout is celebrating after Bauer Media announced they will shut down their two remaining porn magazines, Picture and People. It’s a win for the activists, who have been campaigning against the magazines for a...
By: Akos Balogh‘What music do you like listening to?’ asks my martial arts instructor, as we prepare for class. (There’s always some ‘mood music’ in the background as we train). Truth be told I’m musically illiterate, but I see an opportunity and seize it....
By: Clare BruceThere was joy and celebration at the foot of Uluru as climbing of the rock was finally banned—but tears, too, as climbers continued to ignore the wishes of traditional owners until the last minute. Among those attending the closure celebrations was Brooke Prentis, Aboriginal...
By: Laura BennettFor lasting change to come to any vulnerable population, the local community needs to be equipped to build their own future, and have independent financial stability. In Malawi, African Enterprise’s tailoring school enables women to do just that. This year, 20 women have...
By: Clare BrucePrime Minister Scott Morrison has spoken out about the unifying power of prayer at a prayer breakfast in Parliament House. While leading the prayers at the Parliamentary Christian Fellowship event, Mr Morrison said people on opposite sides of politics are reminded of their frailty,...
By: Samaritan’s Purse AustraliaThe Samaritan’s Purse Australian disaster relief team will be deployed today to Rappville – a town of 169 people hit hard earlier this month by destructive bush fires.The team have a trailer stocked with supplies and Fire Recovery Kits ready to take...
By: Laura BennettAs NSW has just decriminalised abortion, Unplanned is a timely release. The first thing to acknowledge ahead of this review, is that people’s beliefs about abortion are complex.CONTENT WARNING: Some readers may find descriptions of abortion confronting,Debate...
By: Clare BruceIt was an astonishing and rare display of Christ-like love in a Texas courtroom, when a young man forgave the Dallas woman who shot and killed his brother. Former police officer Amber Guyger was on trial for fatally shooting Botham Jean, in his own apartment, in 2018.The case...
By: McCrindleThe new generation of youngsters is Gen Alpha (see why we named them that, here). They are currently aged under 10 and are born between 2010 and 2024. They are the children of Gen Y, who are currently in their 20-30’s. There are 3 million Gen Alpha’s in Australia, who are...
By: Akos BaloghThere’s a “great untruth” that’s gaining traction in the western world. This ‘great untruth’ is leading to the polarisation of our community. It’s eroding the stability of civil society. And if left unchecked, it could spell the end of our...