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Michael moved to a Uniting Church farmhouse in Brisbane to escape homelessness. Now his landlord is evicting him to build more houses

The historic Mitchelton lot is set to be replaced by a 92-home subdivision, but Michael fears ending up living in his car again

The Guardian - AU

‘People are dying’: rise of nitazenes should be treated as pandemic, injecting centre head says

Exclusive: Dr Marianne Jauncey says NSW government must make ‘hard decisions’ to combat growing threat of synthetic opioids

The Guardian - AU

A killer cycle is taxing the public health system

'Waiting lists to see a specialist are six months'.

Newcastle Herald

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Churches accused of a ‘shattering silence’ on redress for past injustices at Victoria’s Indigenous truth-telling inquiry

Catholic, Anglican and Uniting Church representatives tell Yoorrook justice commission of efforts to repent for ‘terrible legacy’

The Guardian - AU

$300m senior's housing development to rise from Charlestown TAFE campus

'The demand for retirement living options is increasing rapidly. Almost one in three people in the Lake Macquarie region is aged over 55.'

Newcastle Herald

‘A moral injustice’: a small Victorian town is fighting to save its 130-year-old church

When the Uniting church signalled it intended to sell the Carngham church in Snake Valley, the community rallied round to save it

The Guardian - AU

NSW drug law overhaul would allow six marijuana plants for personal use

Law being introduced to NSW parliament would allow adults to give pot to their friends as long as it is not sold

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‘For God’s sake, do something’: Richard Branson urges NSW to act on drug reform

British billionaire says Minns Labor government must commit to timeframe for drug summit and ‘put people’s health first’

The Guardian - AU

Amicus Brief Defending Legality of Immigration Parole Program for Migrants Fleeing Socialism, Oppression, and Violence in Four Latin American Nations

The program extends the successful Uniting for Ukraine policy to migrants fleeing Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Haiti.

Reason

Queensland Uniting church minister opposed to same-sex marriage loses unfair dismissal claim

Fair Work Commission rules Hedley Wycliff Atunaisa Fihaki was not employed by the church but sacking would remain valid even if he had been

The Guardian - AU

Aged care broken: workforce shortages a 'genuine concern'

"You get to the point (where) there's all these people who need care and we don't have enough staff ... what do we actually do with those people?"

Newcastle Herald

‘I want it to have a future’: churches in rural Australia are struggling to keep the lights on

Dwindling attendance has seen a drop in the number of operational churches in regional Australia, and ministers say the church has to change to survive

The Guardian - AU

Calls for 'real' increase to income support as cost of living makes living on JobSeeker tougher

Every cent of Cliff Fraser's fortnightly jobseeker payment is accounted for. This month his payment will increase by just under $25 a fortnight, but he says it'll make no difference to his budget as he struggles to get by.

ABC News

Private rental assistance program prevents homelessness in Ballarat

Uniting Ballarat paid one month of Kay's rent after she was diagnosed with cancer and it saved her from homelessness. She wants others to have the same privilege.

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The learner driver program transforming lives in Western Sydney

Uniting's Driver Licensing Access Program matches volunteer trainers with learner drivers who may not be able to get their hours up otherwise.

Reason

Uniting for Ukraine Private Refugee Sponsorship Program Breaks Through Bureaucratic Red Tape

In sharp contrast to the sclerotic traditional refugee admissions program, the new private refugee sponsorship program enables Ukrainians fleeing war and repression to enter the US quickly and relatively easily. As a participating sponsor myself, I have firsthand knowledge of its effectiveness.

The Guardian - AU

Divine renovation: as churchgoing declines in Australia, places of worship go on the market

Faced by rising repair costs, parishes are being forced to sell. But some in the community are concerned about the fate of historic buildings

The Guardian - AU

Uniting church in Australia tells staff to avoid using Uber due to company’s ‘unethical foundations’

Church’s decision in Tasmania and Victoria made in part because of Guardian’s Uber Files investigation

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Newcastle Herald

350 aged care units slated for former Charlestown TAFE site

The Uniting Church has revealed its concept master plan for the Tiral Street development

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