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19 February 2014 The NSW Council of Churches has welcomed the O’Farrell Government’s response to a Legislative Council inquiry report into drug and alcohol treatment. Council President, the Reverend Dr Ross Clifford, said the Government’s priorities in addressing alcohol abuse were comprehensive and would do much to tackle alcohol-related harm in our community, especially among … Continue reading
For broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 16 Feb 2014. With fear, confusion and uncertainty over immigration policy and boat arrivals, rumours abound, such as the view that Muslim migration will overrun Australia. In reality, Muslims comprise 2.2 per cent of Australia’s population, and has increased by 0.73 per cent over the last 15 years. The Muslim … Continue reading
For broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 16 Feb 2014. Concerns about perceived deficiencies in the National Curriculum, now taught up to year ten in most Australian States, has led new federal education minister Christopher Pyne to set up a wide-ranging review. He has appointed Professor Ken Wiltshire and Dr Kevin Donnelly to oversee the review, with … Continue reading
For broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 16 Feb 2014. A former sex worker has urged politicians in Northern Ireland to pass a bill which would make it illegal to purchase sex in the Province. Similar measures have been introduced in other European countries, such as Sweden, with very positive results for women’s health and human rights. … Continue reading
For broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 16 Feb 2014. U.S. President Barack Obama made headlines recently when he claimed that, while he smoked marijuana as a young man – a habit he now regards as a “bad idea” – he believes drinking alcohol is more dangerous to personal health. Researchers claim that health risks associated with marijuana … Continue reading
A sermon by Steve Cooper Good morning! Stability is a valued quality in every area of human life. Governments speak about stabilizing the economy. Builders endeavour to construct stable houses, and carpenters stable furniture. Aircraft and ships have ‘stabilizers’, to counteract turbulence and the ocean swell. And we admire people who have a stable personality, … Continue reading
A sermon by Harry Goodhew Good morning! Sometimes we have the privilege of seeing God at work in a clear and remarkable way. We know from Scripture that he is always working out his purposes but for us those purposes are at times hidden or ambiguous. I‘d like to share an example of God working … Continue reading
A sermon by Graham Agnew One of my favourite passages in the Old Testament is found in Daniel chapter 5. It takes us back to 539 BC when Belshazzar was the reigning king of Babylon. He decided to throw a party….a really wild party, with at least a thousand of his aristocratic friends! In today’s … Continue reading
A sermon by Steve Cooper Good morning! Let me wish you a happy New Year! I hope you’re enjoying a break and a slower pace after the Christmas season. The New Year is an appropriate time to re-assess our lives. We reflect back on the past year, and start thinking about the year which lies … Continue reading
A sermon by Harry Goodhew Good morning! I guess we’re all permitted to have a favourite Bible passage. I certainly do. But the fact is that I keep changing my favourite. As circumstances change I find that particular passages take on a new and special significance. So then I have a new favourite. How does … Continue reading
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