Chiquit Brammall will be wearing pink every day this month for the National Breast Cancer Foundation I have an unhealthy interest in cancer scammers – Belle Gibson, in particular. I can watch the Netflix dramatisation Apple Cider Vinegar and her… Continue Reading
Sam Freney, the translation consultant for Bible Society Australia, gave a demonstration of how hard it is for those without a Bible in their heart language at a recent supporters’ lunch. He began with reading this in Pitjanjatjara: Mayatja nyuntu… Continue Reading
Following the same-sex attracted conservative minister and author Sam Allberry’s removal from ministry in the light of revelations about “an inappropriate relationship with another man,” comes the news that a former leader of ex-gay ministry Exodus has been arrested in… Continue Reading
NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK · 27/5 – 3/6 2026 · “ALL IN” Written by Larissa Minniecon, ABM Truth-telling and Reconciliation Missioner After 29 years of asking, a First Nations Anglican voice calls the church to step off the sidelines and finally… Continue Reading
Richard Ostling via Religion Unplugged (ANALYSIS) President Donald Trump had a really interesting idea. Let’s identify the 250 greatest Americans of all time on this 250th anniversary of the United States. There could have been a lively nationwide discussion, perhaps… Continue Reading
OPINION At first sight, campaigning around male and female toilets, and the issue of sex selection abortions are rallying points for social conservatives. But both campaigns will generate noise, but will have little practical effect even if successful. Maybe making… Continue Reading
This, as far as Obadiah can tell, is not a spoof but an extreme example of a church getting carried away with their sense of importance, and their superior spirituality. Whatever caused it, they seem to think the Jesus turned… Continue Reading
Peter Farthing defends his suburb – and his church ‘It doesn’t look like Australia.’ So said a documentary on the Sydney suburb of Auburn, released this week on the generally fine John Anderson Media. Watching it, I felt very disappointed.… Continue Reading
A letter from Tasmania’s Anglican Bishop, Richard Condie Dear Brothers and Sisters, As many of you will know, over the past couple of decades we have been dealing with the sins of historic child sexual abuse that were committed in… Continue Reading
Patrick Parkinson AM The tragic death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby has led to vigorous debate about whether our policy settings are right in terms of protection of Aboriginal children. The NT government wants to amend the legislation. Prof. Megan… Continue Reading