The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI is primarily a matter of interest to Catholics who regard the Pope not merely as the Bishop of Rome and successor to St Peter, the leader of the apostles, but also as the vicar (i.e., personal representative) of Jesus Christ on earth. However, in light of the enormous…
Dr Evelyn Livingston Billings AM: born February 8, 1918; died February 16, 2013. Dr Evelyn “Lyn” Billings, co-founder of the Billings Method of natural family-planning with her late husband, Dr John Billings, died in Melbourne on February 16 at the age of 95. The Billings were pioneers in natural family-planning, using the natural cycle of…
In 2010, Julia Gillard, then federal education minister, commissioned a study into school funding – the first since the 1970s – to develop a funding system which was transparent, fair, financially sustainable and effective in promoting excellent educational outcomes for all Australian students. The expert panel which conducted the study was headed by businessman David…
As the federal parliament resumed after the summer recess, it seemed as if winter had already fallen on the Gillard government. The Prime Minister, having spent the past couple of months travelling around Australia to support victims of natural disasters, such as bushfires and floods, wanted to begin the new year as she had…
