Government urged to reverse decision to scrap vital pregnancy helpline
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) today called on the Federal Government to reverse its decision to scrap the National Pregnancy Support Helpline, saying it provides a vital non-directive counselling service which has assisted thousands of women facing unsupported or unintended pregnancies..
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Judge rules against women only holidays
A travel company for women who want to avoid boozy, bed-hopping mixed tour groups has been grounded. A Victorian judge has ruled that Erin Maitland cannot advertise women-only holidays because it could breach the human rights of men.
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23,584 people urge parliament to say no to charter of rights
An Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) petition endorsed by over 23,000 people opposed to a charter of rights has been forwarded to the Senate.
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School bullying breeds adult bullies
Almost seven out of 10 Australian adults have been negatively impacted by school bullying and an alarming 41 per cent of those who bullied others at school admit they could do it again in adult life according to new research released by Wesley Mission. The Wesley Mission survey of 1200 people aged from 18-44 years also shows that some victims of school bullying are still struggling to cope with their childhood experiences and require ongoing professional support and counselling.
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U.S. envoy: N. Korea's human rights situation is 'appalling'
The human rights situation in reclusive North Korea is one of the worst in the world, declared the new U.S. envoy for human rights in North Korea on Monday while in Seoul.
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The Rev Fred Nile congratulates Premier Keneally on maintaining the status quo concerning child adoptions
The Rev Fred Nile, Member of the NSW Parliament and Leader of the Christian Democratic Party, has congratulated Premier Kristina Keneally on the ALP Government's decision to maintain the status quo concerning same sex homosexual child adoptions.
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Victory for families on not allowing same sex adoption
Yesterday, the Minister for Community Services Linda Burney announced that the NSW Government would not change the law to allow same sex couples to adopt children because of a lack of community support.
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AusAid: $50,000 immediate relief will be sent to Solomon Islands
AusAid have report that Australia will provide up to $50,000 in immediate emergency relief assistance in response to the earthquakes that have recently affected the Solomon Islands.
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2010 must not be business as usual, says Edwards
The head of a worldwide Christian movement to end poverty is urging everyone to play their part this year.
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Christmas cricket outreach in Pakistan
Pakistan and Australia are due to commence the traditional three post Christmas Cricket Test series on Boxing Day in Melbourne, but earlier in December, an interfaith organisation called 'Operation Mobilisation Pakistan' has been celebrating an annual Christmas cricket outreach tournament in Lahore, Pakistan.
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Parents forgive hit-and-run killer for son's death
The parents of an 11-year-old boy knocked down and killed by a woman driving while she was high on cannabis say they forgive their son's killer.
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Free Churches condemn rich countries for failing to reach climate deal
The Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches have hit out wealthy nations for failing to reach a legally binding agreement on climate change at the UN summit in Copenhagen last week.