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Education Leadership

Girls in Property program encourages participation in industry

Property moguls of the future at St Pius X High School in the Newcastle suburb of Adamstown have proved no challenge is out of reach for a group of dedicated girl bosses. Source: MNnews.Today.

Bishops Media

Compass points to Bishop Long

Parramatta Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv has featured in the latest episode of ABC TV’s religion and ethics show Compass, in an episode titled Sacred Space – The Franciscan of Parramatta. Source: Catholic Outlook.

Pope Francis

Pope sends letter of gratitude to hospital staff

Pope Francis has penned a letter of thanks to the staff at Gemelli Hospital in Rome where he recently spent nine days recovering from abdominal surgery. Source: Vatican News.

Europe

Return of Nazi-plundered bells to Poland rings in new era

A German bishop and a German state premier last weekend took part in an initiative to bring bells stolen by the Nazis during World War II to their rightful homes in Poland. Source: CNA.

Safeguarding

Papal commission seeks public input on safeguarding principles

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is inviting public comment on a proposed set of principles for Church bodies to reflect in their safeguarding guidelines. Source: NCR Online.

Health Politics

Calvary considers appealing court’s decision on hospital takeover

Calvary is weighing its options to appeal a legal finding that the ACT Government’s takeover of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce was lawful, after the ACT Supreme Court revealed why it dismissed the Catholic health provider’s arguments. Source: The Australian.

Refugees

Australia evacuates last refugee held on Nauru

The last refugee held by Australia on Nauru has been evacuated off the island, marking the end – at least for now – of more than a decade of offshore processing on the Pacific island. Source: The Guardian.

Housing Queensland

Queensland Government and Vinnies team up for social housing

The Queensland Government is delivering 147 new social homes in partnership with the St Vincent de Paul Society, with another 13 now wrapping up works in Brisbane’s northern suburbs. Source: Australian Property Journal.

Cost Of Living

Minimum wage not enough to get by: Anglicare

The spiralling cost of living leaves a family of four with two full-time workers on the minimum wage with just $73 left after expenses, according to a new living cost analysis by Anglicare Australia. Source: Canberra Times.