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The Rise of Conscious Consumers

The future consumer is reshaping the landscape of the retail world, calling for accountability in their operations.

“Rebels Attacked… So We Lost Some of Our Families. I Lost My Dad.”

Atong Bul escaped to Uganda with her mother and siblings after her father was shot by rebel forces in South Sudan.

“I Wake Up at 4am and Start Revising” – Justin’s Story

Justin fled war in South Sudan, and he sees education as a pathway back to his homeland. He starts studying at 4am each day.

Not Guilty: Brian Houston Cleared of “Cover-Up”

The Hillsong co-founder has been acquitted on charges of concealing his father’s historical abuse of a 7-year-old boy.

“We Come and Eat at School. That’s Where We Survive.” – Margaret

Margaret was separated from her parents when she fled violence in South Sudan. With Feed the Hungry’s help she is building a better future.

Australians’ Lens on Acceptance

The changing landscape of what acceptance means to different generations has profound implications, writes Mark McCrindle.

Father Figure at Age 15: Achiek’s Story of Survival

Fifteen-year-old Achiek became the father figure of his family when his own father was killed in South Sudan.

The Generations Defined

Unless we can understand, engage, communicate, connect and serve the different generations, we will edge towards irrelevancy and extinction.

“Time to Act”: Australia’s Rental Crisis

An expert warns the housing crisis will get worse as a new study delves into rent prices in Australia, with some surprising results.

Homelessness: “It Could Never Happen To Me…”

Hidden homelessness is something that affects so many people; there is likely someone you know who is affected, writes Lorrene McClymont.

The Changing Age of Self-Learning

In today’s digital age, self-learning has taken on new dimensions, with generations turning to diverse platforms to acquire knowledge.

In the Circular Economy, ‘Repairs’ Are Making a Comeback

While fast fashion has encouraged a consumerism that buys new and throws out old, new initiatives are pushing for a more circular economy.

From Darkness to Hope: Malena’s Triumph Over Hidden Homelessness

Malena’s story is a powerful testament to the transformative power of compassion and the strength of the human spirit.

Help Fight Hidden Homelessness, this National Homelessness Week

It’s National Homelessness Week – and Mission Australia is calling on people of faith to dig deep to help the 122,000 Australians affected.

A Stroke at 27, Heart Attack at 29: Almost Dying Saved Author Ben McKelvey

To grow and change, Ben McKelvey would have to consider the traumas that shaped him and ask what he really wanted out of life.

Australians Impacted by High Living Costs and Cashless Habits

Almost two in five Australians (37%) would find themselves without funds within a week if their income were to cease.

Here’s How Gen Z Operates Online

Gen Z have never known a world without the Internet – so their hobbies, careers, identities and language are being shaped by what’s online.

Cybercrime is Becoming Biggest Safety Threat, Experts Say

Young people are more likely to be victims of cybercrime and victimisation varies according to employment status, a report has found.