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India burning brides and ancient practice is on the rise
Date January 31, 2015 Jason Koutsoukis A demonstration in Patna on January 28 against dowry deaths. Courtesy Frontline magazine, India. Photo: Leigh Henningham Bangalore: It was after sunset on a Sunday last November when Sushila found her daughter Laxmi lying naked on the front step of the house she shared with her husband and two […]
Domestic violence: how taboos veil the truth
January 27, 2015 Don Edgar Political correctness, inadequate data and pussyfooting around the problem will hamper the search for ways to stop family violence. Illustration: Andrew Dyson As head of the new Royal Commission into Family Violence, Justice Marcia Neave faces quite a challenge to find a “solution”. What she will find at the outset […]
Climate Change: Australia’s days hotter, more often
Warmer, drier climate locked in for Melbourne, says CSIRO/Bureau of Meteorology report Date January 27, 2015 Peter Hannam Environment Editor, The Sydney Morning Herald Temperatures are on the rise across Australia for all seasons and all regions. Photo: Kirk Gilmour Melbourne’s climate can be expected to warm across all seasons, with less rainfall in winter […]
Divorce hearings: a visit to the Court…
As a pastoral counselor I occasionally make forays into the law-courts of our city, to be an advocate, or simply a friend/encourager, when clients are in trouble. A recent excursion to the Federal Circuit Court was one of the most interesting – and challenging. The sign on the door read ‘Divorce List Only’. There were […]
American Sniper: movie review – and reactions…
Movie Review – American Sniper War is hell. So said American soldier William Sherman, during the American Civil War. And this is exactly what we see in American Sniper, the true story of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the most deadly sniper in US military history. I’ve recently been talking with a friend about events like […]
This drug-runner is probably soon to be executed. Think about him before you pass judgment…
A day with Myuran Sukumaran, a remarkable artist who won’t give up in the face of bleak destiny Date January 23, 2015 Ben Quilty In my life I’ve only ever seen one other artist make this seismic progress at such dizzying pace. Ben Quilty Ben Quilty with Myuran Sukumaran in Kerobokan Prison in 2013. Photo: […]
Social Justice: quotes and ideas…
Some bits I highlighted from various articles in Gesher, the current Journal of the Council of Christians and Jews (Victoria) Inc. (5 November 2014). To save cluttering this article with sources, if you’re interested, contact the CCJ office (www.ccjvic.org.au) for a copy: good investment! PS. I have an article in this issue on Same-Sex Marriage […]
Politicians’ promises: why do they often mean absolutely nothing?
When politicians’ promises mean absolutely nothing Date November 26, 2014 Colleen Lewis Voters should focus on accountability and transparency when political pledges are hollow. There are three days to go before Victorians make what is arguably one of the most important decisions they will come to in the next four years: who will receive their […]
Climate change: Why some of us won’t believe it’s getting hotter
Date January 11, 2015 Peter Martin Economics Editor, The Age It is staring us in the face but some still will not see. Photo: Glenn Campbell What is it about the temperature that some of us find so hard to accept? The year just ended was one of the hottest on record. In NSW it […]
‘I was groped on the tram – and fought back’
CHLOE BOOKER January 14 2015 I was groped on the tram the other day. Walking towards an exit on the crowded number 96 towards St Kilda, Melbourne, I felt a hand clasp firmly around my left buttock. I was instantly repulsed. WE MUST SPEAK OUT: “There has been a language built up to support victims […]
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