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Chalmers says tax changes will benefit ‘the many’ rather than ‘the few’
The Albanese Government, in an election promise backflip, will overhaul stage 3 tax cuts, leaving most Australians with extra cash in their pocket when the measures take effect in July. Source: ABC News.
ACAN says anti-slavery commissioner must have power and resources
The Australian Catholic Anti-Slavery Network is calling for an independent Australian anti-slavery commissioner with the power and resources to do their job effectively.
Pope focuses on AI in message for World Day of Social Communications
Pope Francis has released his message for the 2024 World Day of Social Communications, focusing on the theme “Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: Towards a Fully Human Communication”. Source: Vatican News.
New law would require SA private schools to release more data
Catholic and independent schools in South Australia would be forced to reveal how often they suspend students, how many serious incidents occur on school grounds and how many complaints they receive, under proposed new laws. Source: The Advertiser.
Christians urged to oppose NSW ‘equality’ bill
Religious freedom is back on the agenda in New South Wales, with debate rapidly approaching on the “equality” bill introduced by the state’s independent member for Sydney, Alex Greenwich. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
New podcast series explores the power of prayer
In a year that has been dedicated to prayer by Pope Francis, Majellan Media has launched a new “Prayer is Life” podcast series featuring Redemptorist priest Father David Hore CSsR.
Catholic University to auction Wizard of Oz dress
The Catholic University of America is set to auction the legendary blue gingham checkered dress worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz, after a court ruling greenlit the auction. Source: OSV News.
Uplifting story of survival, faith and hope – with good songs
In the movie musical The Color Purple, a woman faces many hardships but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. Source: Australian Catholics.
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CathNews will not be published tomorrow, January 26, due to the Australia Day public holiday.