Hospital ship 'Africa Mercy' arrives in Pointe Noire in first Central African visit
This week marks the first time that the Republic of the Congo has welcomed a Mercy Ship. The 16,500-tonne Africa Mercy, the world's largest non-governmental hospital ship, will dock in Le Port Autonome de Pointe Noire until June 2014 and provide free specialised surgeries and training for health care workers in the nation. .
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Salvation Army must balance serving with witnessing the Gospel, says new leader
The new international leader of The Salvation Army has spoken of his desire to see the organisation balance serving the poor with witnessing the Gospel.
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Nick Vujicic signs multi-book deal
Nick Vujicic, the inspiring evangelist and best-selling author who was born without arms or legs, has signed a multi-book deal with WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group.
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Guinness world record set at Sydney event for homelessness
A new Guinness world record for the number of haircuts conducted in eight hours was set today in a Wesley Mission event designed to raise awareness about the plight of homeless people.
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Australia's promise to the poor at risk: World Vision
The Australian Government's decision to again slow a planned increase in the aid budget puts our nation's long-held, bipartisan promise to the world's poorest people further out of reach, says international aid agency World Vision Australia.
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Mercy Ships Australia announces retirement of CEO
Mercy Ships Australia, with its headquarters in Caloundra, has announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer, Gary Ragazzoli. Mr Regazzoli has served in that capacity for the past seven and a half years.
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C20: Constructive contributions to the G20
Australian civil society representatives have met for the first time to discuss how best to contribute to high-level policy decisions at next year's G20 Summit in Brisbane.
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Compassion Australia's appeal raises over $1 million dollars for children with special needs
Compassion Australia's annual appeal raised more than $1 million dollars for children with special needs living in some of the poorest regions in the world.
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Hillsong Conference London: 'Europe needs the Holy Spirit'
Thousands made the commute to London\'s 02 Arena last week for this year\'s Hillsong Conference. Senior Pastor and founder of the Hillsong Church Australia Brian Houston took to the stage to deliver a message on God\'s sufficiency and the importance of yielding to the Holy Spirit.
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Homelessness brings flying Wests Tiger back to earth – Wesley's Haircut for homelessness
Last night he was flying high scoring what pundits call 'the try of the decade' but today Wests Tigers' David Nofoaluma was brought back to earth for a good cause – tackling homelessness.
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Pope challenges Catholics on decline in membership at World Youth Day closing
Up to three million people filled Copacabana beach in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro last night to hear Pope Francis.
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Wests Tigers pair to get the snip to help the homeless
Wests Tigers players Keith Galloway and Adam Blair are getting their hair cut for Australia's homeless.
