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Aged care workers get early pay rise
- . 22 February 2023
The Fair Work Commission yesterday awarded a 15 per cent pay rise for aged care workers from June 30, bringing forward the 5 per cent increase that was due to commence from July 2024. Source: Inside Ageing.
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Religious schools must retain right to discriminate
- . 22 February 2023
It is vital that all faith-based schools have the freedom to best reflect the needs and aspirations of their various communities, writes Kevin Donnelly. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
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A home away from home: the flourishing of JPII House
- . 22 February 2023
Since JPII House opened in the inner-Melbourne suburb of Carlton in July 2022, it has become a real “home away from home” for university students. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
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Francis clarifies rules on pre-Vatican II Mass
- . 22 February 2023
Pope Francis has stepped up efforts to implement restrictions on the old rite of the Mass with a new ruling that tightens the conditions for the celebration of the pre-Second Vatican Council liturgy. Source: The Tablet.
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Catholic leader says Biden visit gives Ukrainians new hope
- . 22 February 2023
Ukraine’s most senior Catholic prelate says the surprise visit of US President Joe Biden on Monday has given the country’s people new hope on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Source: Crux.
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New restrictions against Jesuit possible after credible abuse accusations
- . 22 February 2023
The Society of Jesus said it will open a new internal investigation on Fr Marko Rupnik SJ after receiving abuse accusations with a “very high” degree of credibility against the artist. Source: CNA.
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Caritas welcomes Government’s $33m commitment to humanitarian aid
- . 21 February 2023
Caritas Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement it will contribute an additional $25 million to help address food insecurity in the Horn of Africa, Yemen and Pakistan, and a further $8 million for earthquake assistance in Türkiye and Syria.
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Vinnies warns homelessness services under threat
- . 21 February 2023
The St Vincent de Paul Society says homelessness services are under threat at a time of surging demand, as fears mount that the Albanese Government will defund hundreds of specialist homelessness support workers around the country.
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ACU honours vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University
- . 21 February 2023
The vice-chancellor of the only Catholic university in the Holy Land has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Australian Catholic University.