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Church takes Victorian Government to court over land acquisition
Church lawyers have taken the Allen Government to Victoria’s highest planning tribunal over the state’s newest public hospital, claiming it was severely shortchanged when it gave up the land. Source: ABC News.
Anzac Day reminds priest of going to war on the big screen
When the opening credits roll on the 1981 Australian war drama Gallipoli, Adelaide priest Fr Mark Sexton is reminded of his time in the Australian Army. Source: The Southern Cross.
Community candlelight vigils honour Bondi victims
Hundreds of people from across Sydney ended the city’s most horrific week in years by gathering at two candlelight vigils to commemorate the victims of Bondi’s knife attack. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
One in four students failing to finish high school
School dropout rates have risen to the highest level since 2010, after nearly one in four teenagers failed to finish year 12 last year. Source: The Australian.
Intensified hostilities in Ukraine trigger new wave of displacement
Caritas Australia’s partners in Ukraine report intensified hostilities in front-line areas and border communities, triggering a new wave of displacement as security concerns heighten and aid becomes harder to deliver.
New network seeks to promote Lasallian mission
The newly formed De La Salle Community Association Network is bringing together Lasallians who have a strong sense and commitment to the mission of St John Baptist De La Salle. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Catholic charities in Britain condemn passing of Rwanda bill
Church, refugee and human rights groups have described the passing of the UK Government’s Rwanda Bill, which will see asylum-seekers sent from the UK to Rwanda, as “a dark day” and “cruel”. Source: The Tablet.
Priests in the Philippines tackle plastic waste brick by brick
At the seminary for the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in Manila, thousands of plastic bottles can be found everywhere – repurposed into “ecobricks” used for projects around the grounds. Source: NCR Online.
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