PM talks up protections for gay students
Two parliamentary committees are due to hand down reports into the Morrison government's bid to boost discrimination protections for religious Australians.
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Hostages safe after US synagogue standoff
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has tweeted that all hostages are safe after a standoff inside a synagogue
Brisbane priest charged with sex offences
A prominent Brisbane Anglican priest appointed to investigate child abuse within the church has fronted court accused of historic sex offences.
Sth Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and veteran of South Africa's struggle against white minority rule, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, has died at the age of 90.
Churches urge Christmas unity, resilience
Church leaders have urged Australians to treat one another with graciousness, acceptance and generosity this Christmas as COVID-19 continues to disrupt lives.