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South Australia Synod

Plenary sessions discuss future of Adelaide Archdiocese

After months of planning, 100 members of the Adelaide Synod gathered on Saturday for the first of two plenary sessions to discuss the future direction of the archdiocese. Source: The Southern Cross.

South Australia

Women who paved road to rights feature in tunnel blessing

Mary, Catherine and Elizabeth (plus a statue of St Barbara) were the stars of a ceremony to launch South Australia’s biggest ever infrastructure project in southern Adelaide on Monday. Source: The Southern Cross.

Abortion South Australia

SA politicians to debate limits on late-term abortion

South Australia’s parliament is set to debate restrictions on late-term abortion for the third time in less than two years. Source: ABC News.

Social Services South Australia

CSSA congratulates Malinauskas on election win

Catholic Social Services Australia has congratulated Premier Peter Malinauskas on his emphatic victory in South Australia’s state election.

Social Services South Australia

Catholic services make pre-election call for more aid to SA’s regions

Catholic social services agencies are calling on all parties to commit to genuine investment in regional communities and the services that support South Australia’s most vulnerable people in the lead-up to Saturday’s state election. Source: CSSA.

Charity South Australia

Vinnies SA calls for minister for children and human rights act

Ahead of South Australia’s state election this weekend, the St Vincent de Paul Society SA is calling on the incoming government to take decisive action on five urgent issues affecting the dignity and wellbeing of thousands of people across the state. Source: The Southern Cross. 

Euthanasia South Australia

Call for more palliative care as VAD rate rises sharply

More than 250 South Australians chose to end their life through euthanasia last financial year – a 150 per cent increase since it was legalised three years ago. Source: The Advertiser.

Education South Australia

SA Government confirms long-term funding for Catholic schools

Catholic Education South Australia has welcomed the Malinauskas state Government’s decision to continue its funding commitment to non-government schools through to 2034, following the finalisation of the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement with the Albanese Government.

Abortion South Australia

SA Opposition Leader warns Liberal MPs over late-term abortion debate

South Australian Opposition Leader Vincent Tarzia has warned that any Liberal MP who puts late-term abortion back on the parliamentary agenda would not be welcomed in his shadow cabinet. Source: The Advertiser.