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Detail on Voice to Parliament to be released before referendum: Burney
Further details about what an Indigenous Voice to Parliament would look like and how it would affect communities will be released before the referendum. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Sydney to get first new cemetery in 50 years
Construction on a memorial park with 136,000 plots is finally underway, marking Sydney’s first new cemetery in 50 years. Source: Daily Telegraph.
Notre Dame to help boost paramedic numbers in Western Australia
Helping to meet the growing demand for highly skilled paramedics in Western Australia is the aim of a new fast-tracked training program developed by The University of Notre Dame Australia. Source: The eRecord.
Country towns recording rises in homelessness
Australia’s country towns are experiencing rising homelessness as rents skyrocket, vacancy rates plummet and people on low incomes find themselves unable to afford a home. Source: The Age.
Zelenskyy bans religious organisations in Ukraine loyal to Moscow
Ukrainian authorities have announced a ban on religious organisations “affiliated with centres of influence” in Russia and said an examination would be made of potential ties between Ukrainian and Russian Orthodox churches. Source: Crux.
Asia Bibi appeals for protection for Pakistan’s blasphemy victims
Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Catholic woman who escaped death for alleged blasphemy and now lives in Canada, has appealed for the protection of victims of blasphemy laws in her country. Source: UCA News.
Territory governments regain right to make euthanasia laws
Laws restricting the ACT and Northern Territory from legislating on voluntary euthanasia have been repealed after more than two decades in place. Source: The Australian.
Report shows Columbans making child safety a priority
A safeguarding audit report of the St Columbans Mission Society published today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has found the order is well progressed in its implementation of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.
Church in Australia ‘making a difference’ in fight against modern slavery
Today is the United Nations International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. Globally, Catholics have been called by Pope Francis to take action to end all forms of modern slavery. Source: Australian Catholic Anti-Slavery Network.