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Cyclone Alfred: “Very Real Threat”

By: Mike CrooksThe Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is calling it a “very dangerous system” for parts of Queensland and New South Wales.On Thursday, Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to wreak havoc on the Queensland coast.[restful_syndication_iframe...

After 33 Years on ‘Home and Away’ Lynne McGranger Bows Out

By: Ally BarnesYou may not know Lynne McGranger’s name, but you probably know her face. Lynne has been playing the role of Irene Roberts on Home and Away for 33 years. And according to Instagram, she’s set to retire this...

Jesus Freed Me from the New Age

By: Laura BennettThe idea of praying on TV or seeing a mainstream publication share daily Bible verses to inspire you would seem wholly unusual in Australia.Switch that to daily horoscopes or updates on the personal implications of planetary alignment and no one bats...

Unconventional Love Stories: 10 Unexpected Ways People Have Found Love

By: Sharon FitnessLove has a funny way of finding people when they least expect it.While dating apps, mutual friends, and workplace romances are common, some love stories unfold in the most unusual and unexpected ways. With the premiere of BOTTLED...

Your Job Matters to God—Here’s Why

By: yesHEisHow can God use me in my secular workplace?Have you ever felt like you’re not living a life “on mission” because you work in a secular career? Perhaps you have a burning desire to make a difference in the world, but you feel confined by...

You Can See With Spiritual Eyes

By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez “I pray that the eyes of your heart will see.” (Ephesians 1:19, CEB)When Jesus fed the four thousand, it made a huge impact on the disciples. They thought that finally Jesus was about to announce himself as the true King of...

Pope Francis: “He’s In Good Spirits”

By: Steff WillisThe Vatican has provided an update on the health of Pope Francis.The 88-year-old Pope was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital last week.Tests have confirmed Pope Francis is suffering from pneumonia.A CT scan revealed the onset of bilateral...

6 tips on Young Teens, Sleepovers and Parties

By: Collett SmartThere is something both exhilarating and scary about the freedom that comes with being a teenager.Some of the teens I chat with mention how much they love going out with friends, but feel conflicted about the peer pressure around sleepovers, parties...

The Power of Music for Mental Health: Reduce Stress and Boost Well-Being

By: Rinet Van LillMusic has an incredible ability to influence emotions, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. Whether you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or simply need a mood boost, the right music can provide emotional relief and relaxation. From calming...

Because feelings don’t happen to us, but for us…

By: Brian HarrisMy regular readers will know how often my blog posts are sparked by throw away comments from podcasts I have listened to that don’t necessarily have much to do with what the podcast was about, but do reflect how my mind worked after hearing the...

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Creativity is Not for Everyone – You Should Create Anyway!

By: Lorrene McClymontHave you ever thought to yourself, I’m just not creative? Over the years, I have had many people tell me they don’t have a creative bone in their body.For a long time, I was that person lamenting my lack of creativity, silently wishing...

New Year, Old Me? Not Living Up to Our 2025 Resolutions

By: Thomas Cheeseman Did you make a New Year’s Resolution? Are you finding, a month in, that you are already off track? Last year, I made a goal, you know “New Year, New Me”. I made a goal to run a half marathon in 2024.I failed.So as a...

White Bird – A Beautifully Tragic Tale Worth Discovering

By: Russ Matthews⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ (out of 5 stars)R. J. Palacio’s Wonder was a quietly beautiful story that went on to become a box office hit. It captured and made a statement on rising above your circumstances...

Are Schools Ignoring Bullying?

By: Bec HarrisBullying is an ongoing issue in schools, and when parents feel like the school isn’t doing enough, emotions can run high. A recent case in South Australia highlighted this when a mother stormed into her child’s classroom to confront the...

Nature, Nurture; Genes or Environment; Free Will or Predestination?

By: Brian HarrisIt was my very first assignment at University. The topic: “Discuss the nature, nurture controversy.” It was an interesting start to my academic career.My opening effort was awarded a modest 68%, my lecturer accusing me of mild bias, though...

Travels of a Wimpy Mum – Book Review

By: Brittany GarciaVanessa Foran records her thoughts as she travels the Australian Outback in a camper trailer with her husband and three young children.This story is an anxiety-inducing whirlwind from the moment the alarm goes off in the first sentence!As I...

The Vibe Shift: What Does It Mean For The Gospel?

By: Stephen McAlpineThe Ducks Have All Lined UpAll of the conservative ducks have lined up in a row. Did you notice? The cultural and political vibe has shifted? Have you felt it?The vibe has turned against the progressive framework that sought to shut down...

3 Keys to Lasting Love

By: Sabrina PetersIn a world where so many romances flicker out as quickly as they spark, there’s something profoundly beautiful about relationships that endure.Long-lasting love isn’t just about surviving the years; it’s about choosing each other...

“We Are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”: A Call for Churches to Embrace Neurodivergence”

By: Daniel Giles My name is Daniel Giles, and I’m proudly autistic. Autism for me is another way of being. I see the world differently – but I believe that difference is something to celebrate, not something to fear or overlook.Autism, for me, is a gift....

‘He Wept for Us’ Discovering Profound Peace After Loss of a Child

By: Laura BennettNine months ago, Big Time Rush star Carlos Penavega and his wife Alexa (Spy Kids, Get Him Back for Christmas) shared the devastating news that their fourth child, daughter Indy Rex, had been born “at rest.”WARNING: This...

Faith

Jesus Freed Me from the New Age

By: Laura BennettThe idea of praying on TV or seeing a mainstream publication share daily Bible verses to inspire you would seem wholly unusual in Australia.Switch that to daily horoscopes or updates on the personal implications of planetary alignment and no one bats...

A Mother’s Call for Change – Creating Churches That Embrace Neurodiversity

By: Emily, MelbourneAs a mum of three kids, who has been going to church my whole life, I want to share something that’s been weighing on my heart. When my eldest son was diagnosed with ADHD in Grade 2, I felt a deep sense of uncertainty and isolation. His...

Think Sharing Your Faith Is Complicated? Think Again.

By: yesHEisBella is a graphic designer and has spent most of her working life in ministry and church. Stepping out into a secular work environment was a challenge, especially when it came to bringing up her faith. But Bella discovered a simple secret that made all the...

Creativity is Not for Everyone – You Should Create Anyway!

By: Lorrene McClymontHave you ever thought to yourself, I’m just not creative? Over the years, I have had many people tell me they don’t have a creative bone in their body.For a long time, I was that person lamenting my lack of creativity, silently wishing...

The Vibe Shift: What Does It Mean For The Gospel?

By: Stephen McAlpineThe Ducks Have All Lined UpAll of the conservative ducks have lined up in a row. Did you notice? The cultural and political vibe has shifted? Have you felt it?The vibe has turned against the progressive framework that sought to shut down...

How Grief Opened the Door to Share Jesus

By: yesHEisLis is a passionate Brazilian, visual artist and mother.After losing her own mother, we spoke to her about the importance of empathy and how God can bring good things out of tragic circumstances…This Is Lis’s StoryI lost my Mum to cancer. Not...

The Ingredients Make All The Difference

By: Lorrene McClymontThe Right Ingredients for a Healthy LifeThis morning, I made myself the most sensational-looking coffee. The crema was a rich caramel colour; the fragrance filled the kitchen and hung in the air. The milk frothed perfectly without making the awful...

Christian Persecution is Rising Globally, But Hope Can, Too

By: Laura BennettFor the last 31 years, Open Doors has released their World Watch List, detailing the countries where persecution against Christians is most prolific.North Korea has topped the list for the third year in a row – dropping down only in 2022 when...

Overwhelmed by the World’s Suffering? Here’s How to Help

By: Joni Boyd“We can’t save them but love them where they are at.” Jeremiah Project’s Jacky Turano reminds us that small acts of kindness can mean a lot.The temptation is to do nothing.Whether you see someone sleeping rough, illness raking...

How Do You Know it’s God? Amanda’s God Conversation Shows us How

By: Tania HarrisIt’s the most common question I am asked… how do you know it’s God?At God Conversations, we teach a threefold process of testing based on the most significant God conversation of the early church and two thousand years of...

Entertainment

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy

By: Russ Matthews⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 1/2 (OUT OF 5 STARS)For the devoted fanbase of Helen Fielding’s cherished creation, Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger), the thought of a new misguided adventure must cause squeals of...

Captain America: Brave New World – Review

By: Oli PhillipsCaptain America: Brave New World is the fourth Captain America entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).The film is directed by Julius Onah and stars Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson/Falcon/Captain America) and Harrison Ford (President Ross)....

Dan Widdowson on ‘Mental Health and the Actor’s Life’

By: Laura Bennett‘Mental Health and the Actor’s Life’ seeks to understand the mental challenges of the industry and provide tools to manage them.Retrieving a range of emotions on demand, dealing with rejection and being potentially jobless for long...

Launchpad for So Many Comedians: The Story of ‘Saturday Night Live’

By: Russ Matthews The talent machine Lorne Michaels (Gabriel LaBelle) created nearly five decades ago has brought us more comedy legends than any other television vehicle. Yet, most don’t realise that NBC was on the verge of cancelling Saturday Night...

White Bird – A Beautifully Tragic Tale Worth Discovering

By: Russ Matthews⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ (out of 5 stars)R. J. Palacio’s Wonder was a quietly beautiful story that went on to become a box office hit. It captured and made a statement on rising above your circumstances...

Travels of a Wimpy Mum – Book Review

By: Brittany GarciaVanessa Foran records her thoughts as she travels the Australian Outback in a camper trailer with her husband and three young children.This story is an anxiety-inducing whirlwind from the moment the alarm goes off in the first sentence!As I...

‘Back in Action’ Offers More Than Popcorn Entertainment

By: Laura BennettAt face value, Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx’s new Netflix movie Back in Action is a simple action adventure that doesn’t require much mental energy to enjoy.What makes it more than that, is realising the significance of what was...

September 5 Nothing New Under The Sun… A Must See!

By: City Bible Forum⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 1/2 (OUT OF 5)Following the Second World War, Germany was doing all that it could to distance itself from their past under Adolf Hitler. One of those strategies in 1972 was holding...

Jolie is a Powerhouse of Grace and Class in ‘Maria’ [Movie Review]

By: Michael Walsh With the arrival of ‘Maria’, here ends Pablo Lorraín’s tragic trilogy of iconic women of the 20th century grappling with fame and celebrity following Jackie and Spencer.With Maria, he delivers another auteur vision...

SVRCINA’s New Song ‘Hummingbird’ Reminds Us We Aren’t Alone

By: Justin RouillonSVRCINA’s latest single and album ‘1200 Beats per Minute’ both take inspiration from the hummingbird – a bird that can be both still and extremely active at the same time.Christian artist SVRCINA has released her latest radio...

Lifestyle

Breaking the Silence on Mental Health

By: Mariska MeldrumI call mental illness the invisible disability because so often, in churches, we don’t realise how many people are silently struggling. People might show up on Sunday, shake hands, smile, and even sing the worship songs. But behind...

Simple, Science-Backed Ways to Stress Less

By: Sabrina PetersEver feel like life is a never-ending to-do list, pulling you in a million different directions? Work deadlines, family responsibilities, financial worries, the constant ping of notifications—no wonder stress feels like an unavoidable part of...

New Year, Old Me? Not Living Up to Our 2025 Resolutions

By: Thomas Cheeseman Did you make a New Year’s Resolution? Are you finding, a month in, that you are already off track? Last year, I made a goal, you know “New Year, New Me”. I made a goal to run a half marathon in 2024.I failed.So as a...

Dementia: Let’s Talk About It

By: Joni BoydDementia – it’s a big topic, and one that Dr Amelia Haines and Janet Evans tackle in an interview with Dementia Australia’s CEO Maree McCabe.The term “dementia” often conjures images of forgetfulness and confusion – a...

School Lunchbox Hacks: Easy, Nutritious Solutions for Busy Parents

By: Jess DrummondSimplify school lunches with time-saving tips, budget-friendly tricks, and nutritious meal ideas that kids will actually eat.I’ve heard the sentiment numerous times among school mums and dads: “School lunches are the bane of my...

Welcoming People With Disabilities

By: Stevie WillsIn community, we discover more of who we are. In high school, my peers were never deliberately cruel to me, but I was left behind. Left out. I live with cerebral palsy. My teenage peers were fast paced. My school stretched across three long levels,...

Welcome Gen Beta

By: Mark McCrindleGeneration Beta: The Beginning of a New EraThe year 2025 marks the beginning of a new generation, Generation Beta. Simply put, Generation Beta is defined as those born between 2025 and 2039. Generation Beta will be born from 2025 to 2039 By 2035,...

Delicious Autumn Recipe: Honey and Mustard Sauce

By: Susan JoyThis quick and easy Honey Mustard Sauce is so versatile. It can be used as a dipping sauce, a salad or vegetable dressing, or a sauce for grilled meats and fish. Honestly, you can dip almost anything into this sweet, tangy, creamy...

Steph Penny says “You Can Survive Chronic Illness”

By: Laura BennettFor anyone living with chronic illness, pain, or witnessing someone experiencing it, the feeling of life being taken away from you – or it somehow being less than it’s meant to be – is profound.A Life with LupusPsychologist and...

How to Manage Challenging Emotions for Teens: A Four Step Guide

By: Michelle NortjeEmotional regulation can be tough, especially during adolescence when things feel even more intense. But managing your emotions isn’t about ignoring them; it’s about understanding and working with them.Here’s a simplified,...

Parenting

4 Ways to Fix Negative Self-Talk

By: Joni BoydCollett Smart says positive and negative self-talk can have a huge impact on our daily lives – and particularly those of our teens.In a recent interview with psychologist Collett Smart shared, “The way we talk to ourselves in our head...

Are Schools Ignoring Bullying?

By: Bec HarrisBullying is an ongoing issue in schools, and when parents feel like the school isn’t doing enough, emotions can run high. A recent case in South Australia highlighted this when a mother stormed into her child’s classroom to confront the...

‘He Wept for Us’ Discovering Profound Peace After Loss of a Child

By: Laura BennettNine months ago, Big Time Rush star Carlos Penavega and his wife Alexa (Spy Kids, Get Him Back for Christmas) shared the devastating news that their fourth child, daughter Indy Rex, had been born “at rest.”WARNING: This...

From Chaos to Calm: Managing Back-to-School Stress

By: Steff WillisThe start of a new school year can feel like a whirlwind.The lazy rhythms of summer quickly give way to the fast-paced demands of early mornings, packed lunches, and packed schedules.For many families, it’s not just about sharpening pencils and...

Starting The New School Year Well

By: Helping Hands TVStarting a new school year can be daunting for students.But according to the panellists on this week’s episode of Helping Hands, Collett Smart (Psychologist), Kiran Skariah (Youth Worker and Online Gamer) and Sarah Crawford...

Grandparenting Has Changed, Says Dr Michael Carr-Gregg

By: Joni Boyd In Australia, we have 5 million grandparents – and over the decades, their role has significantly changed.So, how important are grandparents, now that society is so different?According to leading psychologist, writer and public speaker Dr. Michael...

Starting the New School Year Well – Tips For Parents

By: Helping Hands TV The greatest desire for any parent of school-aged kids at this time of year is for their children to start the school year confident and happy.But have you considered how your own ability to start the school year well might impact your...

Why Saying “No” is Essential for Parenting

By: Chloe Hart In today’s world of gentle parenting, many parents feel pressure to avoid saying “no” to their kids.However, according to Susan Woodworth from Walk and Talk Psychology, “no” is an essential tool for...

Location Sharing Apps: Some Pros and Cons for Parents to Consider

By: Joni Boyd Do you have a location sharing app on your phone?Has it been beneficial – or has it caused problems for you, or for your family?Adolescent psychologist Collett Smart spoke to us about some things to keep in mind when it comes to using or not using...

Clashing with Your Teens? 3 Practical Steps for Dealing with Conflict

By: Mikala SinfieldParents want to pass on their wisdom, experience and values to their children – but it’s not always easy, particularly when your children are in their teen years. You want to foster and develop the characteristics in your child that you...

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