Domestic Violence Statement

Domestic and family violence is defined as actions that involve violent, harmful, abusive or intimidating behaviour carried out by a partner, carer or family member to control or dominate another family member. This may include physical, emotional, psychological,...

The Voice Discussion Paper

The date for the referendum on the Voice will be announced this week. Attached is a discussion paper provided by the Church and Nation Committee of the Presbyterian Church of Australia. The paper was prepared by the Church and Nation committee of the Presbyterian...

Why you should care about Barbie

Like (almost) everyone else, I recently went to see the Barbie movie. Like (almost) everyone else, I thought I would write a blog about it. Perhaps your teenage daughter is begging you to allow her to watch it, and you don’t know whether it’s appropriate. Maybe you’ve...
Our problem, too? Modern Slavery in NSW

Our problem, too? Modern Slavery in NSW

Photo by Pixabay From chocolate to coffee and clothes – the modern slavery tentacles spread far and wide. The NSW Government has done something about it. But it’s up to you and me, too. KARINE WOLDHUIS writes. Back in April we celebrated Easter, a solemn...
NSW election – please leave your cynicism at the door

NSW election – please leave your cynicism at the door

Photo by Tara Winstead PEXELS Why AMY BUTLER is taking a carload of teenagers to vote in Saturday’s election As polling day looms, I am thinking about the new generation of voters. My daughter is freshly 18 and on voting day, I plan to drive a carload of her...