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Ingham residents pray heavy rain will not result in more flooding
Ingham residents are praying they avoid a repeat of the floods that hit in February as the Bureau of Meteorology recorded high rainfall totals across North Queensland. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Queensland Government urged to help stop decline in volunteer numbers
Brisbane Archdiocese has urged the Queensland Government to swiftly implement reforms to rejuvenate volunteering, amidst warnings that vital community services could be at risk without immediate action.
Queensland church leaders welcome pause on anti-discrimination reforms
Queensland church leaders have welcomed the Crisafulli Government’s decision to pause changes to the Anti-Discrimination Act to allow “further consultation and policy work”. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Mater to operate third public hospital in south east Queensland
Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls has announced the name of the new public hospital being built by the state government and Mater. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Townsville bishop calls for prayers for flood-ravaged Ingham
Ingham-raised Isabella Melara said she had been in constant contact with her mum, who was among the thousands of locals trapped by floodwaters surrounding the Queensland town. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Townsville bishop describes dire situation in Ingham – with more rain on the way
Townsville Bishop Tim Harris says he will visit North Queensland’s Ingham region as soon as possible after the area experienced the worst flooding since 1967. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Bishop offers prayers and support to North Queensland
Townsville Bishop Tim Harris has offered prayers and support to North Queensland after floodwaters inundated homes and businesses in Ingham, leaving one woman dead. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Archdiocese welcomes housing policy shift
Brisbane Archdiocese has applauded the new Queensland Government for following through on its promise to unlock faith-based land to help address the state’s housing crisis. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Queensland Parliament passes ‘unprecedented’ gag on abortion debate
The Queensland Parliament has been banned from debate on abortion for four years after an ambush motion by Premier David Crisafulli, in a move labelled “unprecedented”. Source: The Guardian.