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Labor Party refuse to preselect Neal for 2010 election
Chiefs at Labor's Sussex St headquarters have resolved to ensure Ms Neal is blocked from candidacy on the Central Coast seat of Robertson in the wake of the Iguanas-gate scandal. [Friday, 4th July 2008]

No mercy for dirty power, says Garnaut report
Regions hardest hit by the new emissions trading regime would win government handouts and industries investing in clean power would be rewarded, but the landmark Garnaut report on climate change rules out compensating coal-fired power stations. [Friday, 4th July 2008]

Problem gambling put back under spotlight
Problem gambling will once again come under the Productivity Commission's microscope with the economic think tank to update its landmark 1999 study that found 2.1% of Australian adults were addicted to the pokies. [Friday, 4th July 2008]

Coalition's $400m to Catholic schools
Victorian Catholic schools would get a funding shake-up under a Victorian Coalition government, as principals warn they are being forced to increase fees and cut student programs to cope with state shortfalls. [Thursday, 3rd July 2008]

Finding your way around the ACL website
Finding your way around the ACL website [Sunday, 15th June 2008]

Have you thought about advertising on the ACL website ?
The Australian Christian Lobby is offering the opportunity to place your product or service on the ACL website. [Wednesday, 11th June 2008]

The pornification of girlhood
What can be done to address the dehumanisation of women and girls? Fortunately, a new movement is taking shape against objectification and sexualisation, one that goes beyond the usual polarities of left and right. A diverse collection of organisations and individuals have come together to agitate for the dignity and worth of women. [Friday, 4th July 2008]

‘Gay gene’ debunked
Scientists who have carried out the world’s largest study involving twins, both identical and fraternal, have found that homosexuality is the result of random environmental factors and genetics. "This study puts cold water on any concerns that we are looking for a single ‘gay gene’ or a single environmental variable which could be used to ‘select out’ homosexuality". [Thursday, 3rd July 2008]

Bridging the cultural divide - Working successfully with indigenous communities
A series of two-day seminars examining successful community development and capacity building. The seminars cover both the theory and practice of working with Indigenous communities applied to local governance, law, economics, health, education, business development and substance abuse issues. [Wednesday, 2nd July 2008]
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Two interesting articles from The Age
(1) Education link to divorce rate. (2) Couples who tie the knot may give children a more tangle-free life. [Wednesday, 2nd July 2008]

Showcasing - Octillion, Searchable Online Christian TV Library
Octillion - One of the largest on-line libraries of Christian video in the world today! [Wednesday, 2nd July 2008]

Showcasing - Feed The Hungry Australia
Feed The Hungry is a non-profit Christian mission organisation dedicated to feeding the hungry around the world and reaching those in desperate need. [Wednesday, 2nd July 2008]

Dignified arguments
Has the world's leading science journal abandoned the ideal of human dignity? [Tuesday, 1st July 2008]

Lost boy found - The autobiography of Greg Laurie
In his autobiography, Lost Boy, Laurie recalls a life filled with pain, loss and eventual renewal. Greg Laurie was born an illegitimate child of the sixties to an alcoholic mother. The transformation resulted in his becoming a well-known evangelist through Harvest Crusades, and the pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, one of the largest churches in America. [Tuesday, 1st July 2008]

Showcasing - Emily's Voice
Emily’s Voice aims to, be motivated by love for the both the mother and unborn child, help every Australian fall in love with the unborn and shine a bright light on the dark side of the womb. [Monday, 30th June 2008]

Showcasing - Christian Business Directory
The Christian Business Directory provides a way for Christians to locate Christian service providers. The Directory is primarily comprised of businesses that are owned and/or managed by Christians. [Monday, 30th June 2008]

Audio Bibles
The Bible Gateway is a tool for reading and researching scripture online -- all in the language or translation of your choice! It provides advanced searching capabilities, which allow readers to find and compare particular passages in scripture based on keywords, phrases, or scripture reference. [Thursday, 26th June 2008]

Micah Challenge inspires greater action on poverty
International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander joined a host of MPs, peers and church leaders at a Micah Challenge reception to inspire greater action on behalf of the world’s poor. [Thursday, 26th June 2008]

Focus on easing pain
On the surface, the physician-assisted suicide legislation now before the State Parliament has the appearance of being humane and well-intentioned. [Wednesday, 25th June 2008]

There’s a reason we said no to polygamy
A second wife as a prostitute-substitute? How could a woman resist such a proposal? [Wednesday, 25th June 2008]

A Twelve Point Plan to strengthen and support fatherhood
One of the greatest challenges facing our nation is the social problems caused as a result of Fatherlessness. The National Fathering Forum has formulated a Twelve Point Plan to strengthen and support fatherhood and turn the tide of fatherlessness in Australia. [Wednesday, 25th June 2008]

ACT Election Issues Forum
ACT Election Issues Forum, Canberra, Monday 28rd July [Wednesday, 25th June 2008]

ACT political parties announce candidates for 18 October elections
[Wednesday, 25th June 2008]

The ACL political spot
[Wednesday, 25th June 2008]

Sexualisation of children
Bras for four year olds, soft porn music videos during children’s viewing times, dolls dressed as prostitutes, 14 year old fashion models, billboards for longer lasting sex. [Tuesday, 24th June 2008]

The U.S. Religious Landscape Survey
The U.S. Religious Landscape Survey shows that more than half of Americans say religion is very important in their lives, attend religious services regularly and pray daily. [Tuesday, 24th June 2008]