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Forget long lunches and raise JobSeeker rate: community leaders
Politicians need to stop discussing tax breaks for long lunches and start prioritising an increase to the JobSeeker payment, community leaders say. Source: Canberra Times.
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.
Sister who lived in Gaza for 13 years condemns Trump plan
A religious sister who lived in Gaza for 13 years says it is “unimaginable to think that the inhabitants of Gaza could leave their land, their country” after US President Donald Trump floated the idea of removing Palestinians. Source: Asia News.
St Mary’s welcomes first female pupils as Sydney school goes co-ed
One of Sydney’s oldest Catholic schools has welcomed the return of female students for the first time in almost 60 years. Source: News.com.au.
Experts voice concern over ‘gender-affirmation’ treatments
Women’s Forum Australia, backed by 100 doctors, politicians, and legal and ethical experts, has intensified its call for a national pause on youth “gender-affirmation” treatments pending the outcome of an independent inquiry. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Hotel’s donation helps turns house for homeless into a home
A Tasmanian hotel business has donated approximately $500,000 worth of furniture to assist the fit out of a new transitional housing facility for women at risk of homelessness in Hobart. Source: ABC News.
Pope, Swedish cardinal mourn victims of deadly mass shooting
Pope Francis was “deeply saddened” by the tragic shooting in a Swedish school, sending “assurance of his spiritual closeness to all affected by this traumatic incident,” in which 10 students of an adult education centre were killed. Source: OSV News.
Caritas head calls for end to sanctions on Syria
For Syria’s future to be successful, the head of Caritas Internationalis has one clear message: End the sanctions now. Source: NCR Online.
Faith in God is ‘a force that sets love in motion’ in the world: Pope
Pope Francis yesterday continued his catechesis on “Jesus Christ, Our Hope” saying love is the force that compels people, including the Blessed Virgin Mary, to share their faith in God with others. Source: CNA.