Joseph Kim
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International Olympic Committee formally protects lesbian, gay and bisexual people from discrimination
Celebrities such as Cher, Elton John and Lady Gaga will be pleased at the outcome of the International Olympics Committee (IOC) meeting on Monday, as an amendment to the Olympic Charter regarding sexuality was unanimously approved.
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Australian government support for Philippines after Typhoon Hagupit
A statement released by Foreign Minister Julie Bishop\'s office has outlined Australia\'s commitment to the relief efforts in the Philippines after Typhoon Hagupit, locally referred to as \"Ruby\", struck on Saturday.
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Over 20 Australians killed fighting alongside terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq
Attorney-General George Brandis announced another 20 Australian deaths in the Middle East on Tuesday. Mr Brandis suggested a higher death toll by citing 20 as the minimum number, and also said that, while another 20 people have returned home, 70 Australians remain in Northern Iraq and Syria.
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Religious organisations speak out against Victorian Labor's equality plan
Following the new Victorian Labor government\'s announcement of an equality portfolio under the responsibility of Martin Foley, a coalition of prominent national religious organisations has raised objections shortly after the publicisation of Foley\'s plans in the media on Sunday.
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Archbishop Davies helping to build a new Moore College
Principal of Newtown\'s Moore Theological College, Dr Mark Thompson, and the Archbishop of Sydney, Glenn Davies, participated in the ceremonial removal of the first brick from Number 1 King Street.
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Archbishop Fisher leads prayer for Christian refugees in the Middle East
Parishioners at St Mary\'s Cathedral on Sunday were asked by Archbishop Antony Fisher OP to remember the dangerous plight of Christian populations in the Middle East, as the conflict that began three years ago remains an ongoing concern.
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Number of young Australians self harming on the rise; warnings suicide 'glorified' on social media
The Commission for Children and Young People in Queensland released findings from its study on the relationship between social media and youth suicide on Sunday.
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Legalising adoption for same-sex couples at the top of new Victorian minister's agenda
Martin Foley has been appointed as Victoria\'s Equality Minister after the new Victorian Labor government, led by Premier Daniel Andrews, was officially signed in on the morning of 4 December 2014.