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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.
Queensland’s bishops congratulate new state Government
Queensland’s Catholic bishops have congratulated new Premier David Crisafulli and the Liberal National Party on winning the state election on Saturday.
Youth crime tops the agenda for new Queensland government
Liberal National Party Queensland leader David Crisafulli has wasted little time after the party claimed victory in state elections and ended Labor’s nine-year reign. Source: SBS News.
Church leaders call for truth and dignity in Queensland election debate
With nearly one million votes cast early, Queenslanders are keen to have their voices heard on October 26. Source: Catholic Leader.
Bishop Harris calls out VAD fear campaign ahead of Qld election
Townsville Bishop Tim Harris says a fear campaign was being spread over the fate of voluntary assisted dying legislation ahead of Queensland’s state election. Source: The Catholic Leader.