From sadness came power to change a nation
It’s a plain red shirt made recognisable for the saddest of reasons, yet one which is now worn to honour the life of a 13 year-old boy whose disappearance captured the attention of our nation.
Crafty ladies meet in Women’s Shed
Men’s Sheds have become familiar facilities and their members have contributed significantly to the life of their communities and to their own wellbeing. Rose Smith of Karuah recounts the origin of her local Women’s Shed.
CARE TALK: Separation Anxiety
CARE TALK is a monthly advice column in Aurora Magazine where a registered psychologist offers answers to common questions around mental health and counselling.
The wisdom of a traveller
Aurora invited Diana Rah, Vice-President of the Newcastle Muslim Association, to share something of her story.
Recognising Impact of Teachers
The impact a good teacher can have on a student can be life-long. Even if it isn’t until later in life, when a teacher’s impact and value can truly be appreciated, many of us are able to reflect on our school days and recognise a teacher who has made a lasting impression on our life and choices.
Giving up Chocolate: thoughts on ‘living Lent’
When I was in primary school, I hated Lent.
Superstar Rising
Talk about Jesus, or write about him, and you reveal much about yourself. I think this is the case for Tim Rice in the seventies with Jesus Christ Superstar. It reveals a lot about Rice and the times.
The CATHOLIC THING: A new era in Jewish-Christian Relations
It is often said that the Second Vatican Council, the great Council of reform of the 1960s inaugurated by Pope John XXIII, was a watershed moment in the history of Jewish-Christian relations. Teresa Pirola asks, What did Vatican II say that was so groundbreaking?
