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Diwali or Deepavali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists, all in different ways with different meanings. See images and videos of celebrations from around the world.

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Source: Metro

Representatives of Victoria’s leading religions gathered on the steps of Parliament to deliver a joint statement to Deputy Premier, James Merlino, regarding the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill.

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Source: Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission

More than a third of Australian churchgoers were born overseas, according to the latest National Church Life Survey report.

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Source: ABC

Muslim women in Austria were forced by police to remove their facial coverings on Monday, as an anti-burqa law came into effect.

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Source: Sydney Morning Herald

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has congratulated Jagmeet Singh on his new role as a New Democrat leader.

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Source: SBS

Two hundred years after the birth of Baha'u'llah, countless communities in every corner of the globe are honoring His compelling vision of a better world.

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Source: Bahá'í World News Service

Understand and analyse the role of religion in conflicts and peacebuilding in present-day societies, with this free online course. Religion and Conflict is a course that is currently being offered online on FutureLearn.

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Source: Conflict Resolution Careers

The Faith Communities Council of Victoria, in association with the Bendigo Interfaith Council and the City of Greater Bendigo, would like to invite you to the 2017 Victorian Interfaith Networks Conference on Sunday, November 12th 2017 @ Ulumbarra Theatre.

Ulumbarra Theatre - Bendigo