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Number of asylum-seekers sent to Nauru on the rise again
The number of asylum-seekers on Nauru appears to have topped 100, with a further two groups of 37 people sent to the Pacific island. Source: The Guardian.
Student exchange agreement strengthens ties with Taiwan university
The University of Notre Dame Australia has strengthened a 20-year strong alliance with a top Taiwanese university, in a move that will increase opportunities for exchange programs and international research collaborations.Â
Salvaged hospital tiles give new life to rural church’s leaky roof
Roof tiles salvaged from the demolition of the old nurses’ quarters at a rural Queensland health service have found a new lease of life at St Peter’s Church, Childers, where they will patch a leaking roof. Source: The Catholic Leader.
European football champions offer trophy to Mary in Madrid cathedral
Europe’s best soccer team, Real Madrid, visited St Mary the Royal of the Almudena Cathedral in the Spanish capital to offer its championship trophy to Mary. Source: OSV News.
Physically healthy young woman dies by euthanasia in Netherlands
A physically healthy 29-year-old woman was allowed to end her life through euthanasia in the Netherlands on the grounds of depression, sparking renewed debate about the sanctity of life and legislation. Source: CNA.
Christian man accused of blasphemy dies after Pakistan mob attack
A Christian man attacked in Pakistan on May 25 died in the hospital on Monday, causing a leading bishop to call for stronger protection of religious minorities in the Muslim nation. Source: Crux.
Low paid workers receive pay rise as minimum wage increases
Australia’s minimum wage and award wages will increase by 3.75 per cent from July 1, the Fair Work Commission has announced. Source: ABC News.
Migrants are living image of God’s pilgrim people: Pope
In his message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis invites people to see migration as a sign of the times and as a symbol of the Church’s pilgrimage throughout history. Source: Vatican News.
Streamlined debate on ACT euthanasia bill set to begin today
A Labor backbencher will hold off on moving amendments to the ACT’s voluntary assisted dying legislation being debated this week, that would allow people to access euthanasia after losing decision-making capacity. Source: Canberra Times.Â