This website is best viewed with CSS and JavaScript enabled.

Home > australia

News Stories


australia

Affirming Catholicism Australia?

Affirming Catholicism Australia?

The Dean of Grafton, the Very Revd Peter Catt, has written to the Bishops and Deans of the Australian Church, heads of religious communities and Church media outlets seeking support for the establishment of Affirming Catholicism in Australia.

20 February 2002

Diocese of North Queensland elects new Bishop

Diocese of North Queensland elects new Bishop

A Queensland bishop with extensive experience in the Anglican Church of Australia and who is a specialist in education, theological education and ministry formation was elected bishop of the extensive Diocese of North Queensland at a special diocesan synod held on 9th February. 

15 February 2002

Do-It-Yourself churches

Do-It-Yourself churches

Six Tasmanian Anglican parishes in rural and remote parts of the State are celebrating the beginning of a new era.

12 February 2002

Anglican Criminal Justice Ministry merges with Anglicare

Anglican Criminal Justice Ministry merges with Anglicare

Victoria's Anglican Criminal Justice Ministry has this year come under the umbrella of Anglicare Victoria - a move designed to create a greater support network for the Ministry's activities.

12 February 2002

Bushfire tragedy inspires unique giving from a unique store

Bushfire tragedy inspires unique giving from a unique store

The recent bushfires that ravaged New South Wales have generated a huge sense of generosity and community spirit - perhaps none more unique than the 'spirit of giving' currently on display at Recycling Works.

18 January 2002

Sydney Fires: Community care helps Shoalhaven overcome disaster

Sydney Fires: Community care helps Shoalhaven overcome disaster

The Shoalhaven district, about 250km south of Sydney, has born the brunt of the bushfires. Now the communities of the region are pulling together to help each other through the disaster.

08 January 2002

Archbishop Jensen's statement regarding the retirement of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Archbishop Jensen's statement regarding the retirement of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Dr George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury will announce his retirement today, Tuesday 8th January at 11.00am UK time. He will retire at the end of October this year.

08 January 2002

Sydney Fires: Update from Springwood

Sydney Fires: Update from Springwood

The good news is that we have had no loss of life. But we are still worried that the fires may jump the highway into the untouched (forests of the) Grose Valley. 

07 January 2002

Sydney Fires: Update from Ulladulla and Sussex Inlet

Sydney Fires: Update from Ulladulla and Sussex Inlet

The people of the Shoalhaven district, nearly 300km south of Sydney are feeling very cut-off by the bush-fires which still rage there.

07 January 2002

Sydney Fires: Hospitality brings devastated communities together

Sydney Fires: Hospitality brings devastated communities together

The story behind the Cross St, Winmalee, New Year's Eve gathering

07 January 2002