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Doctor described as ‘an institution’ honoured at Catholic Health conference
A renowned gynaecologist/obstetrician who has worked at Melbourne’s Mercy Hospital for Women for almost 40 years has been awarded this year’s Sr Maria Cunningham Lifetime Contribution Award at Catholic Health Australia’s annual conference.
NDIS advocates say service providers should fund ombudsman
National Disability Insurance Scheme providers should be forced to fund a consumer rights ombudsman, advocates have argued, amid claims the government-appointed regulator is failing to address price-gouging and unscrupulous service providers. Source: The Guardian.
Ms University Student graduates to Miss Saigon
Australian Catholic University student Abigail Adriano has swapped schoolbooks for the stage after being cast in Opera Australia’s Miss Saigon. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Polish family executed by Nazis for sheltering Jews beatified
In one of the most significant moments in Polish post-war history, nine members of the Ulma family – a married couple and their small children who were executed by the Nazis during World War II for sheltering Jews – were beatified yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Victorians back crackdown on poker machines
The majority of Victorians support mandatory pre-commitment limits and carded play on all Victorian poker machines which the Andrews Government has committed to without announcing when it will introduce the reforms. Source: The Age.
Pope renews prayers for victims of deadly earthquake in Morocco
For the second day in a row, Pope Francis has expressed his condolences for the thousands of people who have died or were affected by the devastating earthquake that struck central Morocco on Friday. Source: Vatican News.
Addressing others’ wrongs without anger requires courage: Pope
To speak with someone who has wronged us is a process that requires “real courage”, Pope Francis said yesterday, reflecting on the theme of “fraternal correction”. Source: CNA.
Senate committee rejects call for inquiry into hospital takeover
A Senate bill to force the ACT Legislative Assembly to conduct an inquiry into the takeover of the former Calvary Public Hospital Bruce should not pass, a committee has concluded. Source: Canberra Times.
Industry body calls for wealthy Australians to pay more for aged care
Older Australians living in aged care should pay for their everyday expenses if they can afford to, in order to ensure the sector remains sustainable, says a peak industry body said. Source: The Australian.