A pastor in Melbourne’s southeast has been fined after holding a church service in defiance of the Stage 4 COVID lockdown rules.
Source: Islamic Council of Victoria
Whether it was the power of her prayers or her T-cells that did it, 116-year-old French nun Lucile Randon has survived COVID-19.
Source: ABC
The Iranian-born reverend now known as John Smith was arrested twice after secretly converting to Christianity in his homeland and put into isolation.
Source: SBS
Sara Awamleh says wearing a hijab makes her feel empowered.
Source: ABC
While LGBTIQ+ advocates have welcomed the legislation, faith groups are concerned the new laws are too vague and have been rushed through parliament without community consultation.
Source: SBS
Australians overwhelmingly think that having a multicultural society is a good thing, but only if people who immigrate here adopt "Australian" values and integrate, a report has found.
Source: ABC
The first wedding took place at St John’s Greek Orthodox Church at St Andrew’s Place, East Melbourne, on Sunday, 20 November, 1898.
Source: Neoskosmos
Australian aborigines claim to have lived here for over 50,000 years. Some estimates put it even to 65,000 years.
Source: Hindu Council
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