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Details: Created: 17 April 2017

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Millions of Christians around the world celebrated Easter.

From solemn rituals to egg hunts, take a look at some of the unique ways Easter is celebrated across the globe.

Source: ABC

Details: Created: 14 April 2017

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In the past 50 years, the nature and shape of religion in Australia has changed dramatically.

Religion has not gone away, nor has it retreated into the private sphere, even though increasing numbers declare they have “no religion”. These changes have major implications for social policy and research.

Source: The Conversation

Details: Created: 13 April 2017

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Details: Created: 12 April 2017

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Philip Huggins, assistant bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne, has called on the AFL leadership not to have games on Good Friday after this year. “It is not fair – it requires faithful fans, players, club staff and media to make choices that are not fair on them,” said Huggins, a passionate Geelong supporter.

Source: Eternity News

Details: Created: 05 April 2017

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Victorian mosques will open their doors and hearts to the public of all beliefs to strengthen community spirit, build better relationships with neighbours and breakdown misconceptions about Islam.

Mosque Open Day: Sunday, May 7 2017

Source: Islamic Council of Victoria

Details: Created: 30 March 2017

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Changes to race-hate speech laws were voted down in the Senate last night in what critics call a win for multicultural Australia.

Cabinet Minister Mathias Cormann says the Turnbull government gave its best shot in convincing Senate crossbenchers to agree to race-hate law changes.

Source: SBS

Details: Created: 26 March 2017

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On Sunday March 26, women formed a human chain along Westminster Bridge to remember the victims of the attack on March 22. Many of those present were Muslim, wearing blue as a symbol of hope and peace.

Source: Metro

Details: Created: 24 March 2017

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The Not-So Holy Comedy Debate at Melbourne Town Hall, co-hosted by the Jewish Community Council of Victoria and the Islamic Council of Victoria, with the Topic “North vs.South: North is better than the South”, was held on 20 March 2017.

Source: J-Wire