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Aged care providers say Government must reimburse COVID expenditure
Amid a sector-wide crisis in financial sustainability, Catholic Health Australia says aged care providers are still wondering when hundreds of millions of dollars of emergency COVID expenses will be reimbursed.
Vinnies in talks with NT Government over housing for homeless
The St Vincent de Paul Society is in negotiations with the Northern Territory Government to explore homelessness and affordable housing options, including making better use of existing land and redevelopment.
Chalmers’ tough message for struggling households
The Albanese Government is “not currently working on” a new package of living cost relief despite expectations the Budget surplus will exceed $20 billion, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned. Source: Canberra Times.
Yes supporters split over best date to hold Voice vote
Supporters of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament are split on whether an October, November or December poll would give the referendum its best chance of success. Source: The Australian.
Good Sams program helped Jaren ‘financially, mentally and spiritually’
Applications have opened for the Sisters of the Good Samaritan’s Study and Mentoring Program, which offers financial assistance for women undertaking tertiary studies at a recognised theological institution. Source: The Good Oil.
Help on the way for brides without a dress
In a gesture of support for Cairns brides heartbroken by a bridal shop’s shock closure, Centacare FNQ has offered its hand in support. Source: Cairns Post.
Ukraine ambassador to Vatican calls Russia ‘terrorist’ state
Ukraine’s ambassador to the Holy See said the onslaught of attacks on Odesa and several surrounding cities shows that Russia’s actions are no different than the actions of a terrorist organisation. Source: America Magazine.
Jesuits confirm expulsion of priest
The Society of Jesus has confirmed that Fr Marko Rupnik is definitively expelled from the religious order for sexually, spiritually and psychologically abusing women, lamenting they couldn’t prosecute him more vigorously under the Vatican’s internal procedures. Source: NCR Online.
Archbishop calls for end to death penalty after Oklahoma execution
Following the execution of a convicted murderer, the Archbishop of Oklahoma City has renewed calls to abolish the death penalty, which he called an “archaic punishment”. Source: CNA.