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How C.S. Lewis made me a Christian
The author of the Narnia books helped shape my understanding of good and bad.
- by Barney Zwartz
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Sydneysiders Trent and Paul defied the odds to become parents
In 2010 adoptions by same-sex couples were legalised. In 2024, barriers persist.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Opinion
Opinion
A moment of joy as a song and its star reunite
For Tracy Chapman, the currents run deep and at their own pace. As an artist, this is the definition of faith.
- by Warwick McFadyen
Greece the first Orthodox Christian country to legalise same-sex marriage
Despite the opposition of the Church, same-sex couples will now be able to marry in a civil ceremony and adopt children.
- by Nicholas Paphitis
Opinion
Opinion
Leaning into Lent – and trying to do better
It is the perfect time for an earnest effort to change a bad habit – or just to try a little kindness.
- by Ann Rennie
Temple rising from the ashes to welcome the Year of the Dragon
A year ago, a devastating fire destroyed the Bright Moon Buddhist Temple – but the cycle of birth, death and rebirth goes on.
- by Stephen Brook
Hundreds of Jewish creatives have names, details taken in leak, published online
Anti-Zionist activists have released the names, images, professions and social media information of hundreds of Jewish people, prompting police to investigate.
- by Chip Le Grand
Hindu community seeks a place to cremate their dead on open pyres
A new non-traditional cemetery in Melton will have barbeques and play areas, but Indian-Australian community leaders would also like a place to cremate their dead in the open air.
- by Adam Carey
Opinion
Hospitals
Nourishing the spirit as the body slowly fades
It is important to find joy in the care of others – and levity amid the hardship.
- by Julie Perrin
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Right-wing extremism
Swastikas, schoolboys and social media: teachers face growing problem
Students are giving Nazi salutes and praising Adolf Hitler as social media fuels antisemitism and teenage boys dare each other towards ever-more anti-social behaviour.
- by Jordan Baker
The fasting PM: Rishi Sunak doesn’t eat from Sunday ’til Tuesday
Thatcher slept for four hours a night. Churchill indulged with champagne and whisky. But the 21st century version of a Conservative PM is far more health and wellness focused.
- by Rob Harris