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by William Kininmonth, News Weekly. The emergence of the Extinction Rebellion phenomenon over recent months has seen community disruption in many Western cities, heralded by a generally fawning and uncritical media. The tolerance of Western democracies has made it possible for a few determined protestors [...]

Izzy Folau is in the headlines again. Like last time, he’s been trending on social media. He’s been condemned in the mainstream media. And this time it’s because of a sermon he preached at his church on Sunday. His sermon was aimed mostly at non-Christian [...]

Izzy Folau is in the news again for saying something offensive. This time it’s not because of something he posted on social media, but what he said in church. If you haven’t done so already, take the time to listen his twelve-minute sermon before reading [...]

Smoking ceremonies are not a harmless cultural practice, argues Aboriginal leader Rodney Rivers. Rather, they have dangerous spiritual origins and should be avoided.

The Victorian Government has already committed to prohibiting what it calls ‘harmful LGBT conversion practices’ and is seeking the community’s views on the best way to implement this ban. (due 24 November) Given the breadth of the definition of ‘conversion practices’ -- sometimes called ‘gay [...]

Sometimes it is a very good thing to be divisive: In more sensible times, it used to be the case that if you stood up in the public arena arguing for truth and for what is right, you were regarded highly. You were respected for [...]

Are the majority of Atheists and other non-religious Aussies right when it comes to religious discrimination in Australia? In the ABC’s ‘Australia Talks’ survey, involving 54,000 people from across Australian society, people were asked about the prevalence of religious discrimination in Australia. And when it [...]

by Chris McCormack, News Weekly Far from being a grassroots-driven, spontaneous protest against climate change, the Extinction Rebellion (XR) is an internationally funded, highly planned organisation that pays its supporters to protest, or more accurately, rebel. And it is determined to overthrow democracy. Paul Homewood’s [...]

In the 19th century when prickly pear was introduced into Australia it quickly took over, rendering much of our agricultural land useless. The industry was saved by the introduction of the Cactoblastis moth which lays its eggs on the pear; the larvae eat the inside [...]

EDITOR'S NOTE: Jesus said, “The children of this generation are wiser in their own generation than the children of the light.” Brendan O'Neill is not a Christian (hence the swearing), but he makes more sense than most Christian leaders in his analysis of identity politics [...]

Only 9 more sleeps to International Men’s Day on Tuesday 19 November 2019. International Men’s Day is now celebrated in more than 80 countries worldwide. International Men’s Day is going from strength to strength. The theme for IMD 2019 is “Making a Difference for Men [...]

by Warwick & Alison Marsh, Faith & Family Advocates, Canberra Declaration. Intent Dealing with our own ungratefulness, and the breakthrough that thanksgiving brings. Scripture Enter His gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord [...]

I am no fan of the Melbourne Cup Race; gambling, horse-racing and frippery do not appeal to me. However, Ride Like a Girl captivated me, drawing me into the story with its well-written dialogue peppered with wry humour, beautiful camera work and superb acting. It [...]

by Tracey Gummow, Liturgical Assistant, All Saints Anglican Church, Mitchell, QLD. Tracy’s husband, Rick, serves as a minister in SW QLD, including the drought-affected towns of Amby, Morven, Augathella, Charleville, Wyandra, Cunnamulla and Thargomindah. Intent Shifting our focus from a view of deficiency, to recognition [...]

by Steve Grace, international award-winning Country Gospel artist. Intention When you are dry and empty, Jesus will lift you up. Scripture I have swept away your offences like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you. ~ [...]

Editor's Note: This article by Associate Editor Jamie Walker in The Australian highlights how concerning the push for voluntary assisted dying around Australia is for a diversity of communities. Is VAD the best we can do for the most vulnerable people among us? Or are [...]

by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, Catholic Archbishop of Sydney. Intention In our darkest hour, faith can come back to life. Scriptures The poor and the needy ask for water, and there is none, their tongue is parched with thirst. I, the Lord, will answer them, [...]

On Father’s Day Sunday 1 September 2002, we launched the very first Dads4Kids weekly newsletter for men. Sign Up Here. We have not missed a Sunday since. It is up to eight hundred and ninety-nine issues later, and no, I am not counting. Let me [...]

by Rev Harry Goodhew AO, former Anglican Archbishop of Sydney. Intention Jesus is Lord, even in the middle of drought. Scripture I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another, or My praise to idols. ~ Isaiah 42:8 [...]

It is suggested that doctors who ease the way until the final breath are in effect practising euthanasia and that, in opposing voluntary assisted dying, they are being hypocritical. With good palliative care the patient may yet wake and communicate, but with euthanasia the medication [...]