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The Man Who Named Australia – Matthew Flinders

By: Graham McDonald

Our History and the Christian Connection

For over two hundred years, the final resting place of the man ultimately responsible for the naming of ‘Australia’ was lost. Then in early 2019, his lead-plated coffin was discovered at the back of a train station in London.
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Muesli Bars

By: Susan Joy

These muesli bars are crunchy eaten straight from the fridge and a little bit chewy when left at room temperature. They have a hint of a sweet and salty flavour and the drizzle of dark chocolate on top makes them even more delicious. They are easy to make and are idea for when a healthy snack is needed on-the-go.
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The Unhurried Ox

By: Yvette Cherry

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it.
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Greater Female Labour Force Participation Than Ever Before

By: McCrindle

The labour force participation gap between men and women is the lowest it has ever been new data from HILDA reveals. The participation rate of females in the last five years has increased from 69% in 2012 to 71%. Over the same period of time, men’s participation rate has declined slightly from 83% to 82%. Read more

HELP! My Kids Ask Me Too Many Questions!

By: Jenny Baxter

How many times have you thrown your hands up in frustration at the never-ending WHYs?

Recently a friend posted the following cry for help on Facebook. (You can see my answer further down)

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“White Privilege” And Indigenous Reparations

By: Akos Balogh

Should Australia give reparations to Indigenous peoples for stealing their land? Historian and author Meredith Lake thinks so. Read more

‘The Keeper’ a Moving Tale of Prejudice and Forgiveness [Movie Review]

By: Laura Bennett

With the world’s refugee crisis affecting most parts of the world, stories about love and acceptance for those who are different, have never been more relevant.
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Are We Living Intentionally or Are Circumstances Dictating Our Future?

By: Robert Garrett

‘The things I don’t want to do, I end up doing, and the things I want to do, I don’t do.’ Those words, written almost 2,000 years ago in A.D. 56 express the idea of inner conflict. Clearly, the conflict of not living up to our own expectations is not a new thing.
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Babe. What a Pig Taught Me about the Secret to Success

By: Sam Chan

The movie Babe (1995) will soon turn 25. I can’t believe it’s gone so quickly. What a story. Babe is a pig. But Babe wants to be a sheepdog. And who are we to stop him? Read more

I See You

By: Stuart Harris

Storytelling is an ancient practice. It’s how we transfer information to one another, and humans have told stories since time began. What we discover in this short documentary series is the way story captures our hearts and imaginations.
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