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Coalition proposes to lift benefits cut-off instead of $40 JobSeeker increase
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 1 August 2023
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.
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ACU’s metabolic chamber will be first of its kind in Southern Hemisphere
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 1 August 2023
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.
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AI-inspired app quickly answers the big – and small – questions
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 1 August 2023
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.
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Catholic astronauts set to blast off to Planet Adelaide
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 1 August 2023
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.
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Kipling poem inspires Calvary ad campaign
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 1 August 2023
Inspirational stories told by patients, residents, clients and staff are at the heart of Calvary Health Care’s new national brand campaign launched yesterday.
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Pope calls on Russia to renew Ukraine grain deal
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 1 August 2023
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.
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Vatican discourages Filipinos from celebrating anniversary of ‘miracle’
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 1 August 2023
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.
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Pope dedicates August prayer to World Youth Day
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 31 July 2023
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.
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Rishworth confirms additional boost for Jobseeker
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 31 July 2023
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.