Almost 60 years of prayers for a new church are answered
Mapoon on western Cape York unveils a new church, the first in the community since the old mission was destroyed under orders of the Queensland government in 1963.
View ArticleDirect access to God or the work of the devil? The long history of...
Psychedelics form a new frontier of scientific research, particularly in the area of mental health – but the religious use of psychedelics stretches back thousands of years.
View ArticleHillsong leaders announce financial review after federal parliament allegations
Hillsong church announces it will commission an independent financial review after being accused in federal parliament of "fraud, money laundering and tax evasion".
View ArticleWorking Muslim mums say the hardest part of Ramadan fasting isn't the lack of...
From trying to eat enough calories during pre-dawn meals to maintaining a work-life balance while fasting, this is what Ramadan is like for many busy working Muslim mums.
View ArticleBarry guides people through their final stages of life. He says making peace...
Working as a palliative care counsellor has given Barry insight into what happens when someone is at the end of their life.
View ArticleBorn amid a youth suicide crisis, this traditional healing program is in high...
Traditional ochre paint, sacred songs and massage complement Western medicine at a health service in WA's north — and there are hopes this "sacred knowledge" can be passed on to the region's young people.
View ArticleScattering ashes of a loved one? Read this before giving the final send-off
From firing them into the night sky, to letting fly at the SCG, to tossing them at Pink, people are finding creative ways to scatter ashes — but what are the do's and don'ts when it comes to...
View ArticleMid-Autumn Festival: How it's celebrated and where you can join in the fun...
The Mid-Autumn Festival takes a different name in different countries but it unfolds in a similar way as culture, heritage and community take centre stage for it all.
View ArticleAncient statue among discovery in new ruins unearthed at Chellah, Morocco
Thermal baths, working class neighbourhoods and a headless statue are some gems archaeologists have uncovered in Rabat as excavation work continues.
View ArticleCan atheists celebrate Diwali? These Indian Australians do it to feel closer...
This month, celebration is in the air for millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Newar Buddhists across the world who are observing Diwali — the Festival of Lights. But what about those who aren't...
View ArticleWhen is Diwali 2023? What is the Festival of Lights about and where to join...
Derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali which means "row of lights". Lights are the essence of the celebration that lauds the victory of good over evil. Here's where celebrations are happening across...
View ArticleDarwin Muslims gather for Eid ul-Adha prayers
The Northern Territory’s Muslims have joined others around the world to celebrate one of the most important events on the Islamic calendar.
View ArticleAnnas was fed up by the silence of mosque leaders after a man took his life....
As we celebrate Father's Day across the country, the lesser-talked-about issue of men's mental health is slowly being confronted in the Muslim community.
View ArticleJapanese PM orders probe into controversial church amid public backlash
Fumio Kishida launches an inquiry into links between his governing party and the controversial Unification Church revealed in the wake of Shinzo Abe's assassination.
View ArticleZaide grew up hearing that his father was 'the worst thing you could be'
In the Church of Latter-Day Saints, Mormons are taught that same-sex attraction "is not a sin, [but] it can be a challenge". For Brad Harker, this religious "programming" led him to marry twice and...
View Article'What's your journey?': Meet the Westerners finding belonging in Islam
Islam is the world's fastest growing religion due to migration and high birth rates, and a gradual stream of people from traditionally non-Muslim ethnicities are converting too.
View ArticleNouhaila Benzina makes history as first player to wear a hijab at the Women's...
Had Morocco qualified for the Women’s World Cup a decade ago, a player who wanted to wear the hijab during a game might have been forced to choose between faith and football.
View Article'I found your mother. She's a nun' — and 30 years later Brendan discovered...
Brendan Watkins is one of thousands of children of Catholic priests who found their biological parents through DNA testing and social media. His birth wasn't the only secret his father kept.
View ArticleMeet the religious leaders teaming up to fight climate change
Faith leaders from different religions and denominations are coming together to share a strong message about climate change.
View ArticleSecret handshakes, symbolism and riding goats: Dispelling myths about the...
A look behind the doors and pillars of Freemasonry in far north Queensland.
View Article'They crucified Jesus, now us': Supporters rally around businessman being...
ASIC is alleging Dave Hodgson and two of his companies provided unlicensed financial services and made misrepresentations to investors. Mr Hodgson, who is the proponent behind what he claims would be a...
View ArticleIs the council meeting opening prayer a human rights violation?
About a third of Victorian councils still open meetings with a Christian prayer, but at least one council has voted to ditch it after receiving a complaint claiming its inclusion violates the Victorian...
View ArticleEamon attempted suicide after going to gay conversion therapy. He says a...
Eamon McCaughan attempted suicide within two years of participating in gay conversion therapy. He says a ban proposed in the NSW parliament will save lives.
View ArticleFasting is a practice across many religions. This is why it's important to...
While Easter celebrations continue across the country, more than 100 people gathered at an interfaith symposium in Stockleigh, south of Brisbane, to not only observe Ramadan but to embrace all religions.
View ArticleFrom cancelled weddings to being disowned — these South Asians are reclaiming...
From cancelled weddings to getting disowned by parents, these South Asian comedians are reclaiming their shame through Brown Women Comedy.
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