This week we're based in Srinagar the capital of Kashmir, entrenched in Muslim culture. You cannot escape it. Muslim prayers belt out of the loud speakers 5 times a day, ladies wear burkahs, men wear prayer caps, and we're forbidden to wear shorts outside!!! This being during the holy month of Ramadan means people are feeling extra sensitive (mostly due to fasting) - it was cool to meet and chat with some of these people about what they believe.

More than two million votes have handed a Sydney web designer the victory in Sydneyanglicans.nets inaugural Stitched Up t-shirt competition.

As Australians pause to remember past sacrifices, Stephen Shead and his family prepare for battle, though the conflict he will soon enter will be fought out on a different field to his army chaplain grandfather.

In a special tribute to Southern Crosss long-time editor GEORGE FISHER who died last month, we are publishing his last major piece prepared as he endured a long battle with cancer.

At 11 am in an Anglican church in Five Dock, and simultaneously all over Australia, the survivors of a conflict that embraced the world will pause to remember the sacrifices made for this nation, and consider the sacrifice made for this world.

Mission is the life-breath of St Matthew's, West Pymble. Gary O'Brien and his team, whilst committed to loving and serving the 'already convinced', are resolute in their desire to see the community at large introduced to God in Christ.

The Royal Australian Historical Society and the National Library of Australia last night awarded St Johns, Birchgrove $5,300 to help the historic church preserve its unique heritage collection.

Enjoying wine and finger food in an exclusive screening room in the Star Bar on George St? Must be another meeting of Trof-fest.