Wesley Mission calls for national youth mentoring strategy after new research
Wesley Mission released a 10-point plan to build better mentoring support in our community after its latest research report revealed that three in four young people who have been formally mentored have been able to set realistic goals and realise an expanded and positive view of the future. .
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New survey reveals top ten barriers to Christian faith in Australia
A new research survey into the reasons why Australians don't accept Christian faith has just been released by Olive Tree Media.
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Christian lobby: ALP must not renege on its election promise to protect marriage
Weekend media reports that Labor is weakening its position on marriage have implications for the Party's and the Prime Minister's election promises, according to the Australian Christian Lobby.
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Christian doctors support initiative to address problem gambling
The Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship of Australia (CMDFA) is deeply concerned about the number of people with gambling problems across Australia. This is estimated to be around 90,000. For some, gambling is a destructive addiction. Its effects extend beyond the individual to his or family, and include depression, relationship breakdown, bankruptcy, lowered productivity, job loss, suicide and criminal behaviour. The most vulnerable in our society, including the poor, women and children, ar
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Christian lobby calls Queensland same-sex unions bill a stunt pitched at Labor National Conference
The Bligh Government is inappropriately using the Queensland Parliament to give a platform to same-sex marriage advocates in order to influence the outcome of debate at Labor's National Conference in December, according to the Australian Christian Lobby.
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Pro-Islam commercials to run during Sunrise and the Today show
The controversial Islamic apologist website mypeace.com.au has released a national television commercial promoting the religion.
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Christians called to preserve human identity amid scientific advancements
University professor believes Christians have an important role to play in ensuring science and technology are used for good, not evil
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The Hon Elaine Nile 1936 - 2011
Elaine Blanche Nile has passed away on October 17, 2011.
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Anniversary of the Canonisation of Australia's first Saint
Today marks the Anniversary of the Canonisation of Australia's first saint, Mary MacKillop, with a new focus on continuing her legacy in a practical and unique way.
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Atheists launch new website to form a community of clergy who have lost faith
Atheists recently went public with a new website aimed at creating a community for clergy who have lost their faith.
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Australian mega churches support asylum seekers
In cooperation with charities and faith communities across Australia, Welcome to Australia has launched a new initiative called 'Welcome to My Place' designed to connect everyday Australians with practical opportunities to model a policy of community welcome as an alternative to mandatory detention.
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ACL: Australian Government needs to apply stronger diplomatic pressure on Egyptian authorities
The head of the Australian Christian Lobby Jim Wallace has called for the Australian Government to condemn in stronger terms the violence in Egypt against Coptic Christians.