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Closing venues earlier ‘could help protect’ problem gamblers
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 19 May 2023
Almost two-thirds of people playing poker machines into the morning are problem gamblers or at moderate risk of developing a problem, with research suggesting earlier venue closures could help protect punters. Source: The Guardian.
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Brisbane Archdiocese heads for the Summit
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 19 May 2023
More than 600 delegates are this week attending Summit 2023, the Archdiocese of Brisbane’s principal gathering for this year.
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Support grows for initiative to protect vulnerable
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 19 May 2023
Hobart Archdiocese’s “Safe Communities” initiative is going from strength to strength in its work with parishes to implement measures to protect children and adults at risk of abuse and neglect.
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Catholics urged to join Week of Global Prayer for China
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 19 May 2023
This Sunday will mark the beginning of the third annual Week of Global Prayer for China. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
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EU bishops welcome scrapping of proposed Danish religion law
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 19 May 2023
The Brussels-based commission representing the European Union’s Catholic bishops (COMECE) has welcomed the withdrawal of a proposed law in Denmark that would have required all religious statements and homilies to be translated into Danish. Source: The Tablet.
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Reality not what it seems in sci-fi thriller
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 19 May 2023
In Hypnotic, a policeman’s daughter is abducted. He investigates and is led into a mysterious world of science fiction and political conspiracies. Source: Australian Catholics.
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Hospital acquisition bill could give police ‘draconian’ power to enforce takeover
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 18 May 2023
Calvary has attacked “draconian” proposed legal powers for police to enforce the compulsory acquisition of the Bruce public hospital. Source: Canberra Times.
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UN condemns Australia’s ‘inhumane’ detention of refugees
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 18 May 2023
The United Nations’ torture watchdog has urged Australia to end its “inhumane”, indefinite detention of asylum-seekers and immigrants and make reparations for historical human rights abuses. Source: The Age.
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Church in Australia celebrates Laudato Si’ Week
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 18 May 2023
The Church in Australia is this week celebrating Laudato Si’ Week, marking eight years since the publication of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on care for creation. Source: Catholic Outlook.