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Moderator’s Musing – 5 February 2018

QLD Synod Webmaster — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 05:26:47 +0000

Rev Graham Slaughter ministers in the Leichhardt Patrol across the central/western Darling Downs and he has been a tireless advocate for people whose lives have been disrupted and their health affected by the development of the coal seam gas industry. At his instigation, the Synod in Session has communicated to the state government our concerns ...

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How to get involved in the upcoming Queensland State General Election

QLD Synod Webmaster — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 05:34:42 +0000

The Queensland State General Election will be held on 25 November so before you head to polling booths have you had a chance to consider the key issues at stake and who will best represent your values in parliament? David Weddell and Sue Hutchinson offer these suggestions and questions to get you thinking about your ...

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Religious instruction in the classroom: an update

QLD Synod Webmaster — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 04:20:21 +0000

In the July 2016 edition of Journey, we explored the issue of religious instruction (RI) taught in Queensland state primary schools. It was a hot-topic following various media reports on RI and a school principal suspending the program at a Brisbane state school. A state government review into the management of RI in state schools ...

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Deal or no deal?

QLD Synod Webmaster — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 04:19:31 +0000

While Queenslanders spend up to $175 million at the pokies each month, some congregations are receiving a portion of the state government’s take in grant allocations. Bruce Mullan explores the ethics of churches accessing gambling revenue. Australians spend a staggering $20 billion dollars each year on gambling, and in 2013 Queenslanders spent more than $2.1 ...

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Here’s a fishy scoop

QLD Synod Webmaster — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 00:09:27 +0000

The Queensland Government has urged Australians to boycott American company Ben and Jerry’s ice cream for supporting the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) save the reef campaign. In a media statement yesterday, Environment Minister Andrew Powell said the company has damaged the reputation of the reef and jeopardised jobs and tourism dollars. “Another company has signed ...

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