Disaster zone extended in northern NSW
The New South Wales Premier, Morris Iemma, has extended the natural disaster zone to the northern part of the State after heavy rains and flooding ravaged the area over the weekend. .
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Only Australians facing the death penalty will be offered help
The Acting Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, further defined the Federal Government position on the death penalty, saying Australia would only plea for clemency for its citizen in foreign countries.
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First civil-union in Australia coming soon
The first civil union in Australia might become a reality, according to a gay newspaper publication, with the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Attorney-General saying the bill authorising it will be voted on in the next 60 days.
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Church urges Australian government to oppose death penalty
The Catholic Church is stepping up its pressure on the Australian Federal Government to maintain a consistent line in opposing the use of the death penalty regardless of who is being executed.
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Traditional family key to peace in society
In a New Year Day message, Pope Benedict XVI described traditional family as the cornerstone of peace in a society and stated those who are hostile to it are threatening to undermine community cohesion.
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Porn filter rolled out for all Australians
The Australian Federal Government has announced all Internet Service Providers would be required to install a mandatory filter to protect children from pornography and violent websites.
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Proposed Muslim School greeted by a hostile response from locals
Reverend Fred Nile, the leader of the Christian Democratic Party, joined locals in calling for a proposal to construct an Islamic school in a South-Western Sydney suburb to be scrapped.
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Catholic grant awarded to adult-stem cell research team
The Sydney Catholic Archbishop, Cardinal George Pell, awarded a $100,000 grant to an Adelaide-based research team that is using adult stem cells to find treatment for people who suffer from stroke.
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South Sydney League Club voted to ban pokies machines
The board of the South Sydney Leagues Club, in a four-to-three decision, approved a proposal submitted by Russell Crowe and Peter Holmes a Court to scrap the 160 pokies machines from the club.
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Commercialisation of Christmas attacked by Christian leaders
The commercialisation of Christmas is drawing the ire from Christian leaders on two fronts with a television ad depicting Jesus Christ while the other is the targeting of ads to children.
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Law to allow lesbian couple access IVF treatment is 'regressive'
In a scathing attack on the Victorian State Government decision to enact recommendations from the Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC) to allow single women and lesbian couples to access IVF treatment, Reverend David Palmer, the Convener of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria Church and Nation Committee, described the legislation as 'regressive' and 'undermining the basis of human society, the family.'
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Christian group welcomes PM pledges to protect marriage
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) applauded the Prime Minister's firm stance to uphold the special status on marriage, saying this was in keeping with Federal Labor pre-election promise.