Young adults move forward with renewed confidence
Two young locals can look back with satisfaction on a year-long journey into adulthood.
JD and Steve: A magical bond
Joel Howlett is a professional magician and his Dad, Steve, is his manager.
In 1995, aged five, Joel watched a magician perform at a local shopping centre and was transfixed. Joel announced to his family that he wanted to be a magician and he has never wavered from that goal.
How to manage change effectively
Q My employer has recently announced big changes within our organisation. This news has greatly affected morale at work and many of my colleagues seem to have become caught up in negativity. I am also very disheartened by the proposed changes and find it difficult to stay focused on my day-to-day work. How do I get through this time of uncertainty?
Teacher's back story leads to children's picture book
Author and teacher, Gavin McCormack, shares the experience which led to a delightful children’s picture book. You can win a copy – see below!
How are our Pacific Island neighbours facing climate change?
While the full impact of climate change and sea-level rise will happen in the future and will happen globally, the persistent discharging of green-house gases by the industrialised world today means that island nations like Kiribati and Tuvalu already suffer daily difficulties. They are scattered over the vast Pacific Ocean and are all but ignored by the big polluting nations.
For God's sake interrupt me
Marist Brother Tony Leon shares some of the wisdom of what is formally called in the Catholic world ‘consecrated’ or ‘religious’ life.
A way of Healing and Hope after abortion
Women and men sometimes experience pain after an abortion. They can be confused by the experience and the circumstances around the abortion. They can feel grief and loss because they have no baby and can experience guilt and shame for their part in the decision.
We all need to be lovers!
Regular contributor Michael O’Connor explains the fundamental role of love in becoming who you are meant to be.
