On December 8 every Australian family that receives 'Family Tax Benefit A will be given $1000 per child in order to boost the economy, as part of a federal government initiative. While $1000 would no doubt be handy for the Moore College students who will be eligible for the bonus, one student, Rowan Hilsden (pictured far right) is leading an overwhelmingly supportive student body who have decided to sacrifice half their benefits as part of a campaign to care for the unborn and their mothers, and make a firm statement on the devastating effects of abortion.

In a society where abortion is so common and enjoys such extensive legal and political protection, we suggested that Christian resistance might aim to create a child- and woman-friendly culture, where pregnant women under adverse circumstances really can become mothers. We wanted to see churches become 'oases of welcome for women and their babies. But we have to admit that our suggestion has remained merely theoretical... until now

In the wake of the execution of the Bali bombers, Sydney Anglicans have been forced to reflect again on the ethics of capital punishment.

A former Sydney Anglican serving in New York Justin Moffatt shares his reflections on the US Presidential election.

Nearly a high-profile victim of the NSW Governments new policy on community use of public schools, Central Coast Evangelical Churchs future has been settled with Gosford councils approval of a new 950-seat building at Erina.

A January date has been set for the consecration of the Rev Stuart Robinson as the 10th bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn.

A beautiful, young widow sets out to Australia in this second installment of the life of Heléna, by Sydney author Jo-Anne Berthelsen.

Sydney Anglican Col Peet is wrestling with feelings of sadness, anger and frustration as he and other Christian workers were evacuated from the Congo last week.