In the past fortnight two private members bills have been presented to the Federal parliament, paving the way for experimentation on embryos. These Bills open the way for the creation of cloned human embryos, allow for the creation of embryos with more than two genetic parents, and even permit the creation of human-animal embryos (hybrids).

Last night, Sydney Anglicans chose to get even more serious about recruiting and training Christian teachers for both public and Church Schools.

Aboriginal pastors say the welcoming of Indigenous Christians to the Dioceses governing body could start more Aboriginal churches and encourage their people to pursue theological education.

After nine years of waiting - with many new members along the way - St Matthews, Ashbury has come full circle and is once again a fully-fledged parish.

Sydney Synod has voted to ensure safety in ministry by approving new, simpler policies in dealing with complaints of sex abuse and misconduct.

A veteran of the Australian church scene, Bruce Ballantine-Jones, has urged evangelicals to safeguard the gospel by being active and vigilant outside their local parish.

Months of effort have culminated in a new digital presence for Sydney Diocese and its parish services.

Dr Clive Hamilton thinks so. Speaking at the National Civil Society Dialogue he delivered a powerful critique of why 'hope for the future of Australia would not be found anywhere else.