Sydney falls two spots to become world's fifth most expensive city
Sydney and Melbourne have both ranked among the top 10 most expensive cities in the world, according to a report released by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU)..
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Pastor makes Forbes list of 'toughest leadership roles'
A Forbes article titled \"Ranking The 9 Toughest Leadership Roles\" lists the pastorate among some of the most difficult leadership positions, alongside corporate CEOs, mayors and university presidents.
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Fred Nile mentioned 'the elephant' on Charlotte Dawson death
"Rev Fred Nile has committed the unpardonable sin in Western society – he mentioned abortion's mental health risk. It is the 'elephant in the room' that no one wants to talk about," FamilyVoice research officer Ros Phillips said today.
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Research points to genetic element in homosexuality
It is nurture and environment more than nature and genes that determine sexual orientation in men, according to the most comprehensive study into the question of the \'gay gene\' to date.
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Senate rejects Greens' push to dump Lord's Prayer from federal parliament
The Australian Christian Lobby has welcomed the Senate's decision to reject the Greens' push to dump the Lord's Prayer from parliament.
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Australians' gambling losses build the case for reform
Reforms to the gaming industry should remain on the political agenda in light of fresh reports that Australians are the world's biggest gamblers, according to the Australian Christian Lobby.
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Australia must act to protect asylum seekers on Nauru
UnitingJustice Australia is deeply concerned for the safety of asylum seekers given the current crisis in the Nauruan legal system.
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Wealth of 85 richest people same as half of the world
The 85 richest people in the world have as much wealth as those in the bottom half of the wealth distribution, according to a new report published by Oxfam highlighting the increasing wealth inequality around the world.
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Greater focus needed on addressing the root causes of binge drinking, says ACL
The NSW Government's resolve to tackle drug and alcohol-fuelled violence is understandable but more needs to be done to understand the causes of our society's binge drinking culture and aggressive behaviours, the Australian Christian Lobby said today.
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Break people's loneliness with a phone call or message
The Catholic Bishop with responsibility for work in support of mental health has invited people to get in contact with friends and family who may be having a difficult start to the year.
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ACL looks to post-Greens future for Tasmania
Labor's broken election promise on governing with the Greens has been disastrous for Tasmania and voters now had the opportunity to create a post-Greens future for the state, according to the Australian Christian Lobby.
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Hostility towards religious groups increasing worldwide
A new survey has concluded that the number of countries where religious individuals experience high levels of social hostility reached a six year high in 2012.