China criticizes Dalai Lama’s Grammy award
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing on Monday criticized the Dalai Lama ’s first Grammy win, describing the music industry…
Regional NSW principal to stand aside amid antisemitism investigation
The principal of an Islamic school in regional NSW will stand aside amid an investigation into accusations of…
‘Apocalyptic Christian cult’ Shincheonji using ‘special force teams’ to spread across the country
A former follower of a fringe Christian organisation says “special force teams” are recruiting members in Ballarat, Bendigo,…
Christian music is pop now: What it means for the Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) — It is one of the most surprising music stories of the year. While streams…
Photo essay shows how AP photographers captured infrared technology used in surveillance
When you unlock a phone, step into view of a security camera or drive past a license plate…
Former Carmelite nun accuses order of abuse at Victorian parliamentary inquiry
Mary Hughes had just turned 17 when she decided to join the Carmelite Monastery in the Melbourne suburb…
Australian police say Bondi Beach attackers inspired by ISIL | Crime News
Investigators say the deadly Bondi Beach attack is being treated as ‘terrorism’ after evidence of ISIL influence found.…
Conservationists connect with chimps in a Ugandan rainforest as they seek a sense of communion
KIBALE NATIONAL PARK, Uganda — The man tracking chimpanzee movements in a rainforest is required to follow the…
How a Ugandan won the trust of a rainforest chimp leader
KIBALE NATIONAL PARK, Uganda (AP) — The man tracking chimpanzee movements in a rainforest is required to follow…
YouVersion Bible app passes 1 billion downloads, see church celebrate
Edmond’s Life.Church throws celebration for YouVersion’s Bible App The app, which debuted in 2008, achieved the milestone of…
Government announces increased police powers around masks, bans on certain items and symbols in protest crackdown
The Victorian government has announced a new suite of measures to crack down on “dangerous and radical behaviour”,…
Poatina community agrees on new by-laws, unwinding Christian charity Fusion Australia’s 30-year ownership
For three decades, this small town in northern Tasmania has piqued the interest of its neighbours, who recount…