Tag: Canberra

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) has launched its annual social justice statement, which this time focuses on the marginalised homeless population of Australia.

Australian Catholics should take a deep breath in relation to the ACT government’s announcement that it plans to compulsorily acquire Calvary Hospital in Canberra. Opinion in the Canberra community is divided; both the Canberra Times and the ACT president of the Australian Medical Association see merit in the proposal. Others do not.

We can only applaud Paul Kelly, The Australian’s editor at large, for his assessment of the current election campaign last weekend. Of specific importance...