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Federal Budget sets aside billions for wage rises
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is setting billions of dollars aside in Tuesday’s Budget for wage increases in the aged care and child care sectors, as the Fair Work Commission mulls over pay rises for employees in the female-dominated industries. Source: The Australian.
Talks continue on Calvary hospital compensation
The ACT Government is yet to pay Calvary the full compensation for its forcible acquisition of its public hospital in Canberra, with the two sides still negotiating the final amount payable to the Catholic health care organisation. Source: Canberra Times.
Faith is under attack, says federal coalition
Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over religious discrimination laws with parents and teachers declaring the proposed changes an attack on faith-based schools. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope urges theologians to connect with experts
Pope Francis says theologians must engage with experts in other fields as they investigate and explain the Christian faith because faith in God is not abstract but affects the way people live and interact with others. Source: NCR Online.
Albanese strikes housing agreement with states
Australians will be promised $12.3 billion in new housing programs in a Budget pitch to ease fears of chronic shortages, with new support for women and children who need shelter after fleeing domestic violence. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Mater provides help for mums with eating disorders
An online pilot project designed to support new mums with eating disorders is under way at Mater Mothers’ Hospitals in Townsville and South Brisbane. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Ukraine and Russia must release prisoners: Pope
Pope Francis has again appealed for a “general exchange of all prisoners between Russia and Ukraine”. Source: Vatican News.
Parishioners in US stop armed teen entering Mass
Quick action by alert parishioners and local police are credited with averting a tragedy at a Louisiana parish on Saturday. Source: CNA.
Making a French connection with historic cathedral
Visitors should be able to visit the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris by the end of 2024, but for eager pilgrims and tourists who can’t wait, a new LEGO set may do in the meantime. Source: National Catholic Register.