Faith communities have 'vital' role to play in tackling climate change
A Nobel Prize-winning scientist says faith communities have a \"vital\" role to play in addressing climate change..
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ACL backs Islamic Council on Sharia courts
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) today welcomed a decision by the Islamic Council of Victoria to reject a push within their ranks for Sharia courts in Victoria to handle disputes over divorce, child access, wills and the like.
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"Fit, fun and forever young" end - but memories linger
The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games, 10-18 October, 2009 has come to a close. This has been the seventh and largest edition of the world's biggest multi-sport event with 28,292 competitors from 95 countries, in 72 venues.
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Undies sniffing on the ABC should be another nail in the coffin for self-regulation
The start of a new series on ABC television this Wednesday night which features underpants sniffing, masturbation, sperm donation and other offensive material should be another nail in the coffin for a system of television self-regulation which clearly isn't working, the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) said today.
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Anglican minister seconds as Brisbane library Warden
The Mathew Hale Public Library and Ridley Melbourne (formerly known as Ridley College) are pleased to announce that Reverend Adrian Lane will be seconded for six months from Ridley Melbourne to be the Warden of the Mathew Hale Public Library in Brisbane from 1 July 2010 to 31 December 2010.
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Gold Coast Community IPTV up and running
Gold Coast, Queensland: It's television on the internet and it's here on the Gold Coast! SafeWorlds IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) is set to take over the world and the Gold Coast is getting right in on the action!
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Christians urged to share burden of the poor
Churches are being encouraged to play their part in global efforts to eradicate poverty on Micah Sunday this month.
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Nitschke testimony to Tas euthanasia inquiry reveals breach of law
Tasmanian parliamentarians should carefully consider euthanasia campaigner Dr Philip Nitschke's startling testimony to a Parliamentary inquiry into 'dying with dignity' when the committee's recommendations are tabled today.
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No new power to judges without going to the people
Judges should not be given new powers without a referendum, according to Australian Christian Lobby Managing Director Jim Wallace.
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Christian lobby welcomes Victorian Government's change of heart on religious freedom
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) today welcomed the Victorian Government's change of heart in recognising the need to protect religious freedom in proposed changes to the Equal Opportunity Act 1995.
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G20 leaders 'missed opportunity' to combat climate change, says Tearfund
Christian relief and development agency Tearfund says G20 leaders have missed a crucial opportunity to combat climate change.
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Parliamentary Christian Prayer Fellowship Luncheon 2009
The New South Wales Parliamentary Christian Prayer Fellowship held its Luncheon 2009 in The Stranger's Dining Room of the NSW Parliament House, on Thursday, 24th September, 2009.