Review: The Perfect Golden Circle
Two larrikins embark on a subversive mission, that captured the minds of millions around the world, spawning theories of alien visitation in the summer of 1989. Benjamin Myers' novel brings to life their journey to heal the wounds of the past by highlighting the wilful destruction of England's historic countryside. The damaged duo's mission to highlight the value of the land with their 'art' evokes both joy and anger in the farming community. While the pair believe their


The Rossing Centre Needs Your Help
We have been associated with the Rossing Centre for many years and encourage you to support them financially in their amazing work in the Holy Land. Please click this link to donate and thank you for considering our request. https://causematch.com/rossing-center/cdkerr Chris and David The Rossing Centre for Education and Dialogue is an inter-religious, peace-building non-profit organisation based in Jerusalem. Founded in 2006 by Daniel Rossing (originally as the Jerusalem Cen


RABBIS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Rabbis For Human Rights is an Israeli human rights organization founded in 1988. It unites over 170 ordained rabbis and rabbinical students across Orthodox, Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist denominations. Acting as a Jewish "voice of conscience," the non-partisan group advocates for social justice, minority rights within Israel, and the protection of Palestinians in the West Bank.


HAMNET REVIEW
Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet is a literary feast, immersing the reader in the sights, sounds and smells of Shakespeare's Stratford's village life. The fictional story of Hamnet unfolds in colour and depth, painted on a living canvas with vivid descriptions, bringing her characters to life. The movement of the story from present to past requires careful attention to understand the narrative, as the various strands unravel. Farrell slows the narrative at pivotal points, adding e


AN INSPIRATIONAL DOCUMENTARY
There are many aspects to the Gaza War. One that has not featured in recent times is the impact of the Hamas October 7 attack on Jewish residents in Israel; the families of the hostages and the young soldiers killed in the fighting. Seven families will inspire you with their stories and how they have turned their loves around. 'Just Tell MeYou're Alive' is available free on Utube.


JUST TELL ME YOU'RE ALIVE
Seven families seven stories - one life changing lesson. Free access to this extraordinary documentary We are happy to tell you that the powerful new documentary 'Just Tell Me You're Alive' is now available live and free. Like most films about October 7 that focus on the horrors of that day, this documentary tells a different story. It follows seven extraordinary families whose lives were forever changed, yet who chose resilience over despair, rebuilding over surrender,


Resistance Without Violence
Pope John Paul II played a pivotal role in the collapse of the Soviet bloc by serving as a powerful moral and spiritual catalyst for resistance. As the first Slavic pope, his historic 1979 pilgrimage to his native, communist-controlled Poland electrified the nation, where his message of "Be not afraid" ignited a massive spiritual awakening and fostered the solidarity that birthed the anti-communist Solidarność (Solidarity) movement. By relentlessly championing human right


Review: The News from Dublin
Colm Toibin's latest work of fiction draws the reader into a diverse range of relationships, portraying the best and worst of human behaviour. Tóibín captures the depths and complexity of his characters' emotions as they negotiate past and present dilemmas. A mother in World War I travels to Galway to deliver the devastating news of her son's death to her daughter-in-law; an Irish plumber in San Francisco faces deportation under strict immigration enforcement, forcing a bitte


HAVE YOUR SAY
"A few weeks ago, the New York Times ran a piece on what gambling is doing to children and young people. The central point was simple: the gambling industry has made betting so normal, so embedded in sport and daily life, that many people don’t even see it as a problem yet. We’ve been saying the same thing here in Australia for years, and we have the numbers to prove it. 600,000 Australian teenagers aged 12 to 17 are gambling, spending $18 million every year. Sports betting


We must hear the voices of Palestinian Christians
Speaking in a debate at General Synod today, the Archbishop called for “prayer and active solidarity” with Palestinian Christians, and “a just peace for every person in Israel and Palestine”. 12 July 2026 Synod, The situation in Israel and Palestine is gravely serious. Last month I made my pilgrimage with my dear brother, Archbishop Hosam, across the Diocese of Jerusalem. The fear was palpable among everyone we met, Palestinian and Israeli. From Gaza to the north of Israel,

