In Australia, Sydney’s Anglican Archbishop welcomes return to church “for all”
Sydney, Australia The leader of Sydney’s Anglican Church has welcomed a New South Wales Government announcement detailing the way out of lockdown as vaccination milestones are achieved. From the Monday after Australia’s largest state hits the 80 per cent (aged 16 and over) double dose vaccination target, eased restrictions will allow anyone – those who […]
Updated: Australia plans more flood evacuations as rains remain heavy
Updated: 5pm (AEDT) Sydney, Australia Reuters Australian authorities issued fresh flood warnings and evacuation orders on Tuesday as torrential rains again pummelled several parts of the country, sweeping away homes, roads and livestock in the worst downpour in more than half a century. The national weather agency has posted severe weather warnings in every mainland […]
“One and Free”: prominent Australian lawmaker urges change to national anthem
Sydney, Australia Reuters Australia should change the lyrics of its national anthem to honour its Indigenous people, the leader of the country’s most populous state said on Wednesday, becoming one of the most prominent lawmakers to endorse such an alteration. Australia’s national anthem includes the line “we are young and free”. But Gladys Berejiklian, Premier […]