Wang Yue was a little two-year-old girl who was run over by two cars one afternoon of 13 October 2011 in a narrow road in Foshan, Guangdong. As she lay bleeding on the road for more than seven minutes, at least 18 passers-by skirted around her body, ignoring her. She was eventually helped by a… Continue reading Who Cares About Apathy?
Read Matthew 6:2-3 2-3 “When you do something for someone else, don’t call attention to yourself. You’ve seen them in action, I’m sure—‘playactors’ I call them—treating prayer meeting and street corner alike as a stage, acting compassionate as long as someone is watching, playing to the crowds. They get applause, true, but that’s all they… Continue reading Secret service
One of my favourite authors is Selwyn Hughes. What a great Christian teacher and leader he was! He touched the lives of thousands of people through his preaching, and if ever you see any of his books or devotions, read them. They have touched my life, and probably will have an impact on yours as… Continue reading Worrying What Others Think of Us
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo is Myanmar’s most senior Catholic. Currently visiting Australia, Cardinal Bo believes his nation’s future depends on the leadership of faith leaders.
Australia prides itself as being open and inclusive; the ‘Land of the Fair Go’. Human Rights Advocate, Lawyer Julian Burnside, QC, begs to differ. He says “Australia is “the worst in the world” when it comes to how we treat asylum seekers.
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The huge issue of human rights was not even mentioned during the meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean supreme leader, Kim Jong Un. Former Australian High Court Justice, Michael Kirby, chaired a UN committee investigating shocking abuses in the secretive state. The report of the investigation detailed a state sponsored system of abuse which included, forced abortions, political executions, torture and religious persecution.
When Sally started to suffer postnatal depression after her first baby, she had no idea where to turn. Then a friend introduced her to Hope 103.2. It was a lifeline that helped her get through the darkest times.
We all know Australian animals are a bit weird and different and sometimes the reason why is fascinating. Blue tongue lizards have developed a kind of super power related to their blue tongues which has proved to be a very effective and unexpectedly technical, defence against predators.
Inadequate sleep, meals missed and a lack of exercise are sapping Australians of the energy needed for everyday activity and it’s impacting on productivity and the national economy, according to a research study by the University of Sydney Business School and human performance firm, Energx.
Why have so many high profile men taken their own lives around the age of 60? Michael Frost wonders if it’s because men, at their core, are driven by a belief that life should be better.
New research from Anglicare Australia shows that poor single households are especially vulnerable to social isolation and loneliness. Particularly at risk are females, the elderly and people with a disability. Their disconnection from community and social networks impacts their physical and mental health. It can also adversely affect the entire local community.
A revival of personal faith in Jesus led to a movement known as evangelical Christianity. These were social reformers who successfully saw slavery abolished and pushed for a humanitarian approach to the white settlement of Australia. This is their story.
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