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Catholic school closed after discovery of contaminated mulch
A Catholic school in Sydney’s northwest will remain closed for a week while authorities remove an estimated 30 cubic metres of asbestos-contaminated mulch. Source: ABC News.
Faith leaders welcome postponement of debate on NSW ‘equality’ bill
Faith leaders and human rights advocates are encouraged by news that debate on Independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich’s “equality” bill will be postponed until mid-March. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Frontline homelessness services struggling to keep pace with demand
New data has revealed the extent of one state’s homelessness crisis as housing affordability continues to “plummet” across the nation. Source: News.com.au.
Petition to restore funding hits 3600 signatures – and counting
A petition to raise awareness about palliative care and restore funding in New South Wales has already collected more than 3600 signatures. Source: Broken Bay News.
Faith leaders call for rejection of ‘equality’ bill
Faith leaders have joined Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP in calling for the full rejection of independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich’s “equality” bill, set to be debated when the New South Wales Parliament returns this month. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Christians urged to oppose NSW ‘equality’ bill
Religious freedom is back on the agenda in New South Wales, with debate rapidly approaching on the “equality” bill introduced by the state’s independent member for Sydney, Alex Greenwich. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
NSW Government warned against breaching religious freedoms
The New South Wales Government has been warned that attempting to stop religious schools from hiring or firing staff because of their adherence to “Christian ethos”, including sexuality, would be a breach of religious freedoms. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
NSW includes thousands more pokies in cashless gaming trial
More than 4400 electric gaming machines will be added to the New South Wales cashless gaming trial, including clubs that have raked in some of the state’s highest pokies profits. Source: NCA Newswire.
Minns delays gay conversion laws after pleas for more consultation
The NSW Labor Government has abandoned its promise to introduce new laws this year to outlaw gay conversion practices after church groups and LGBTQ advocates pleaded for more time to ensure the “sensitive” legislation strikes the right balance. Source: SMH.