ACT Calvary Hospital concerns
There are calls for the ACT Government to reverse a decision to take the ownership and management of Calvary Hospital away from Calvary Health Care – a Catholic operator and give the ownership to the government-run, non-faith-based Canberra Health Services instead.
The three pillars of Michael Leo Doran’s life
If you were to describe your life in three words, what would it be?
Our journey towards reconciliation
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle spans a footprint encompassing the lands of the Awabakal, Biripi Darkinjung, Kamilaroi, Wiradjuri, Wonnarua, and Worimi people.
The real impact of going green and why we should care
Sustainable living, going green, solar powered, eco-friendly, energy efficient – different environmentally sustainable initiatives and terms seem to pop up regularly. It’s a challenge to keep up with the vocabulary, let alone understand the detail and jargon as well as the real benefit that can be provided.
Alex’s courage changes his life
Four years ago, Newcastle local Alex* realised he needed help.
For decades he had struggled with gambling and it reached a point where he could no longer afford to pay his rent, bills or buy food.
Shellebrating sustainability
The Myrtle Turtle Squad has our environment in safe hands.
A photo changed Dale and Robert’s life
A couple of years ago Aurora spoke with foster carers Dale and Robert who shared their journey with us. We thought it was time to check in with them again to see how things were going.
How a kitchen door opened a future of possibility
A little over a year ago Jackson was, in his own words, “sitting around at home not doing much”.
