Victorian Govt did not 'intend' to ban bible study, prayer groups; vows to amend policy
Victorian Education Minister, Martin Dixon, has instructed his department to amend its recent policy that effectively banned bible study and prayer groups across Victorian public schools. .
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Assisted suicide investigation into Max Bromson's family shows need for 'dying with dignity' laws, says Greens
Dying with dignity reform is long overdue, the Green party has said following reports Max Bromson\'s family is under investigation for assisted suicide.
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Call to reverse bible study; prayer group ban in Victorian schools
An appeal calling for the reversal of a bible study and prayer group ban across Victorian public schools has been launched.
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NSW Labor backs same-sex marriage
NSW Labor have voted to support same-sex marriage, but will allow MPs a conscience vote on the issue.
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The Canberra Declaration celebrates 4th anniversary, launches 'double our numbers' campaign
The Canberra Declaration has launched a \'double our numbers\' campaign as it celebrates its 4th anniversary on Wednesday.
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Australian Christian Lobby urges public to 'preserve marriage'
The Australian Christian Lobby has called on the public to \'preserve the definition of marriage\' ahead of a Senate inquiry into allowing the recognition of foreign marriages in the country
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Lifeline struggles to cope with sharp rise in demand for financial counselling
Crisis support group, Lifeline, has been forced to close its books for financial counselling after a spike in demand saw over 200 new clients in last six months.
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Abortion at 39 weeks prompts outrage from British politicians
A woman who had an abortion at 39 weeks has prompted outrage from British politicians.
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Harsher penalties needed to prevent Wicked Campers from re-offending: ACL
Campervan rental group, Wicked Campers, has issued a public apology for its \'insensitive\' slogans, but more needs to be done to stop the group from re-offending, the Australian Christian Lobby has insisted.
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'I am a little girl and I am not a slut': Calls to remove 'degrading', 'misogynistic' slogans
A petition launched against a campervan rental group, Wicked Campers, is calling for the removal of its \'sexist and demeaning\' slogans.
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Mother of Brazilian footballer Thaigo Silva considered abortion
The mother of Brazilian footballer Thiago Silva has revealed that she considered having an abortion when pregnant with the now 29-year-old star.
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Wellbeing of children with same-sex parents no different, study claims
A recent study has found that the health and wellbeing of children with same-sex parents is no different to their traditional family counterpart.