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Convicted paedophile pleads guilty to another offence
One of Australia’s worst paedophile priests, Gerald Ridsdale, has pleaded guilty to another historical sexual crime after a 72nd victim came forward. Source: The Australian.
Suspicious packages sent to churches, schools, homes and businesses
At least 20 packages containing a white substance have been sent to North Queensland Catholic churches and schools, private homes and businesses in the past four weeks. Source: Townsville Bulletin.
Police target ‘petri-dish of hate’ on internet
A new education campaign aims to reduce hate-motivated crimes and incidents in New South Wales by encouraging more victims and survivors to come forward and report to police. Source: SBS News.
Slain officers remembered as ‘committed and courageous young people’
The tragedy of six people killed in an execution-style ambush and siege is being felt across Queensland. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Vandals attack statues at Albury churches
Religious statues have been decapitated and a painting of Jesus defaced in separate attacks on two churches in the heart of Albury. Source: Herald Sun.
New Orleans archbishop prays for murdered priest, missing worker
The head of the New Orleans Archdiocese spoke of horror and pain following what police believe is the killing of a retired priest and possibly a Church worker in the archdiocese. Source: CNS.
Northern Territory raises age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12
The Northern Territory Government has passed legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12, with changes to come into effect in the second half of next year. Source: NT News.
Sr Phil’s family in court to hear MH17 guilty verdict
Sr Philomene Tiernan RSCJ was a force to be reckoned with, patient, determined and strong, but to Dermot Tiernan she was simply his Aunty Phil. Source: Margaret River Mail.