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ACU welcomes report on challenges facing higher education sector
Australian Catholic University has welcomed the release of the Universities Accord Panel’s interim report, which vice-chancellor Professor Zlatko Skrbis says seeks to address the challenges facing Australia’s higher education sector.
Albanese Government urged to permanently end offshore detention
The Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum says the 10-year anniversary of the Rudd Government’s decision to resume offshore processing for asylum-seekers who arrive by boat is a sombre occasion.
Independent MP’s push to fast-track gambling reforms
An independent New South Wales MP targeted by the gambling industry before the state election will attempt to fast-track cashless gambling into pubs and clubs ahead of a 12-month trial, insisting the evidence to back the technology already exists. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Café serves up intergenerational fun for residents, trainees and children
A unique social enterprise café on Victoria’s surf coast has become a thriving community hub for aged care residents, trainees with disability and young customers. Source: VMCH.
Visiting theologian to address Good Sams gathering
Theologian Dr Estela Padilla from the Philippines will address the Sisters of the Good Samaritan’s chapter gathering in Sydney next week.
Repatriating Ukrainian children papal envoy’s top priority in meeting with Biden
The top priority for Pope Francis’ peace envoy in his meeting with President Joe Biden was the repatriation of children forcibly deported from Ukraine to Russia, the papal nuncio to the US said. Source: NCR Online.
Closing arguments begin in Vatican financial trial
The Vatican prosecutor insists his indictments of 10 people, including a cardinal, for alleged financial crimes held up under two years of testimony, criticism and defence motions, as he began closing arguments in a trial that exposed the unseemly financial underbelly of the Holy See. Source: AP.
Call for Senate to investigate ‘undemocratic’ takeover of Calvary Hospital
Events surrounding the compulsory acquisition of Calvary Public Hospital do not inspire trust in the ACT Government and an inquiry would assist in restoring trust, a submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs has said. Source: Catholic Voice.
Large Australian contingent starts long journey to Lisbon
The more than 3000 Australian pilgrims who will attend World Youth Day in Portugal have started leaving the country, with groups also preparing to visit key holy sites in the Middle East and Europe. Source: ACBC Media Blog.