Sydney Anglicans Prepare Motion To Oppose NSW Stem Cell Research
The Anglican Archbishop of NSW, Dr. Peter Jensen is preparing to put a motion at this weekend Provincial Synod requesting that it opposes the NSW Premier's plan to lift the ban on stem cell research in a new bill. .
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ACL Opposes Push To Lift Ban On Foreign Aid Spending On Abortion Advice
In a radio interview conducted by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Liberal backbencher Dr. Mal Washer said it is 'repugnant and an insult to women' that the Federal Government's foreign aid policy bans abortion advice being given out.
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Overwhelming Response To The Nation School Chaplaincy Program
Julie Bishop, the Federal Education, Science and Training Minister said she has received an overwhelming response to the first round of funding under the National School Chaplaincy program with 15% of all Australian schools applying.
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Amnesty Supports For Abortion Causes Dissension Among Catholics
Amnesty, a human right advocate organisation announcement that it will support the decriminalisation of abortion has caused a stirred in Australia with local Catholics preparing to leave the organisation.
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ACL Urges NSW Parliamentarians To Think Carefully Before Voting On Stem Cell Bill
The battle over stem cell research is on once again, with the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) urging NSW parliamentarians to reject any legislation which permits the cloning of human embryos for research purpose.
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Rating Drop as Big Brother Faces Criticism For Failing To Disclose Death
As the television program Big Brother faces yet another controversy about failing to disclose the death of a housemate's father to her, the rating for the show is experiencing a slump.
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PM Acknowledge The Government Slow Responses To Climate Change
In the lead up to a much-anticipated report on the greenhouse gas emissions being produced by the Prime Minister's taskforce, John Howard has said that the government will make a quick response to it.
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Different Approaches To Tackle Aboriginal Inequality
Federal Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd is prepared to say sorry to Indigenous Australians, as the Prime Minister said the way forward for reconciliation should be on determining what is the cause of indigenous success.
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Top Priority for AMA Is Aboriginal Health
The top priority for the newly-elected president of the Australian Medical Association, Perth GP Rosanna Capolingua will be Aboriginal health, reported the AAP.
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Christians Express Concerns About Growing Use of Pornography
A new Internet survey shows an increasing number of Australians are visiting sexually explicit websites, with Christians expressing concerns about the impact of these materials on the viewer.
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World Vision Australia Criticises Big Brother Decision
While the whole country knows, one Big Brother contestant in Australia is yet to find out that her father has died during her time on the show.
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Australians Owe A Great Debt To Aboriginals
Warwick Marsh from the Fatherhood Foundation said that the National Day of Thanksgiving (NDOT) allows Australians to honour the Aboriginals who are our forefathers in every respect.