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Christian Welcomes 'Tough-Love' Approach To Welfare

Christian Welcomes 'Tough-Love' Approach To Welfare

The Brotherhood of St Laurence has given support to the Federal Opposition decision to quarantine welfare payments to 'bad parents' who neglect their children..

  • Power of One Vote In Parliament Affects Millions of Life

    Senator Ron Boswell, the National leader in the Federal Senate has called on Christians to enter into parliament, emphasising the power of one vote which could affect the life of millions.

  • Calls for Equal Right In Pension Payment Rejected

    The Federal Attorney-General, Phillip Ruddock has rejected a request made by the High Court Justice, Michael Kirby on Friday to allow his partner to receive his pension as a Christian group has reiterated its stance of opposing any government-endorsed same-sex relationship which mimics a marriage.

  • PM: Islamic Fanatics Bent On Destroying Our Way of Life

    The Prime Minister of Australia, John Howard has warned of the 'real, constant and insidious' threat posed by Islamic fanatics as the Archbishop of York earlier this month had cautioned about drawing 'false' conclusion about Muslims.

  • Critics Berate Global Warming Sceptic Program

    A controversial documentary debunking global warming was shown on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) television on Thursday night which had drawn protest from some.

  • Uniting Church Raises Concern With Woodside Energy

    A dispute over Woodside Energy decision to allegedly sack its subcontractors who raised safety issues on the site has caused the Uniting Church of Australia to call for the company to investigate the allegation on Friday.

  • Howard and Rudd Face Weaknesses In Trying To Woo Christian Voters

    An online opinion poll result released on Tuesday, which surveyed around 1,800 Christians was conducted over a 2-month period to assess their view in the upcoming federal election expected to be held later in the year.

  • Hell Cannot Enter Catholic School

    A row is erupting within a Victorian Catholic school when a priest refused to enrolled a child whose surname is Hell on Monday.

  • Top Political Leaders Set To Address Christians Live

    In an Australian first, the Prime Minister of Australia and the Federal Opposition Leader will speak live to Christians across the nation on August 9th as both parties are vying for this constituent in the upcoming federal election.

  • Pornography Law In Territory Tighten

    The Federal government has swung into action in the issue of pornography with reports that the Northern Territory government is being urged to follow the State's rule of prohibiting the sales of X-rated pornography.

  • Warning Of More Flooding In The Gippsland Region

    Authorities are warning residents in the Victorian Gippsland region to leave as they are expecting more flooding on Friday night. At the same time, the Uniting Church is launching an appeal to finance the recovery of the region affected by the flood.

  • Australian Christian 'Nuclear' Family Is Still The Norm

    Bill Muehlenberg, a Christian lecturer at several Melbourne theological colleges, wrote in his blog that by examining the 2006 Census more closely, the picture was not as grim for the traditional nuclear family and Christians.