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Welfare

Coalition proposes to lift benefits cut-off instead of $40 JobSeeker increase

The federal Opposition will attempt to reverse a promised $40 increase to JobSeeker, saying it would help more people and save the Government money to raise the eligibility cut-off instead. Source: ABC News.

Health HIgher Education

ACU’s metabolic chamber will be first of its kind in Southern Hemisphere

The Australian Catholic University will open a state-of-the-art human metabolic chamber at its Melbourne campus – the only one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

Digital Life

AI-inspired app quickly answers the big – and small – questions

A new Australian artificial intelligence-inspired app aims to deliver quick and reliable answers to questions about the Church and its teachings. Source: Majellan Media.

Education Science

Catholic astronauts set to blast off to Planet Adelaide

Students from Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Deepdene, will represent Victoria after winning the state final of The Andy Thomas Space Foundation’s “Kids in Space” program. Source: Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools.

Health

Kipling poem inspires Calvary ad campaign

Inspirational stories told by patients, residents, clients and staff are at the heart of Calvary Health Care’s new national brand campaign launched yesterday.

Pope Francis Ukraine

Pope calls on Russia to renew Ukraine grain deal

Pope Francis has made a direct call to Russia to renew the deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain to countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Source: CNA.

Southeast Asia

Vatican discourages Filipinos from celebrating anniversary of ‘miracle’

The Vatican has intervened to discourage Catholics in the Philippines from celebrating the 75th anniversary of an alleged Marian apparition, which the Church refused to accept as a miracle seven decades ago. Source: UCA News.

Prayer World Youth Day

Pope dedicates August prayer to World Youth Day

Pope Francis has dedicated his August prayer intention to World Youth Day, which begins in Lisbon, Portugal tomorrow, inviting young people to set aside fear and embark on a joyful journey to bear witness to Christ. Source: Vatican News.

Welfare

Rishworth confirms additional boost for Jobseeker

A much-needed boost is on the way for Jobseeker and those receiving rent assistance, but Australians on other Centrelink payments will have to wait and see whether a similar-sized increase will hit their accounts. Source: News.com.au.