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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]
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National child protection framework fast-tracked
Federal and state governments have agreed to create a national child protection framework by December to improve information-sharing between jurisdictions and allow for easier detection of child neglect. [Friday, 4th July 2008]
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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]
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Catholics split on freedom to annoy
The prominent Catholic priest and lawyer Frank Brennan has condemned new police powers for World Youth Day as a "dreadful interference" with civil liberties and contrary to Catholic teaching on human rights. [Thursday, 3rd July 2008]
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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]
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Abortion: The case for decriminalising abortion is not so simple
It should cause no surprise to anyone, given the churches principled opposition to the decriminalisation of abortion and deep distress to know that there is one abortion in Victoria for every three live births, that we will continue fight for the unborn child and the care of the pregnant woman contemplating an abortion. [Friday, 4th July 2008]
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Christian Medical Fellowship inspires confident Christianity
Effective evangelism must be rooted in the belief that God is creator, owner, sustainer, director and redeemer. This was the message from the Christian Medical Fellowship during a day course in central London on Wednesday to help nurses and medical workers find the confidence they need to share their faith in the workplace. [Thursday, 3rd July 2008]
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‘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]
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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]
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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]
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Some open minds should be closed for repairs
Every day we seem to encounter more bizarre and destructive ideas in circulation. And the mainstream media is quite happy to disseminate such foolishness. [Monday, 30th June 2008]
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Child sexualisation shrouded in weasel words
In a store one Saturday morning early in 2006, I became aware of a bank of television screens tuned to a music video showing a rap singer engaged in simulated sex with several barely clad dancers. The women were bent over while the rap singer rhythmically thrust his genitals at their backsides. There were quite a few children in the store with parents. [Monday, 30th June 2008]
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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]
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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]
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The issue of dying
In Holland in 2005, there were about 12,660, or 9 per cent, of all deaths caused intentionally. A 2005 study showed that at least 50 per cent of patients killed under the Dutch euthanasia program were suffering from depression. A 1991 study showed that an average of three people a day underwent euthanasia without their knowledge or consent. [Thursday, 26th June 2008]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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Bridging the cultural divide - Working successfully with indigenous communities
