After 5 years in detention, escaping drug smugglers in Asia and torture in Iran, Christian refugee Amir Mesrinejad tells Southern Cross his amazing story.

As Sydneysiders enjoy the benefits of Labour Day four Sydney Anglicans are weighing into the debate over what effects the proposed industrial relations reforms may have on the lives of Australian Christians and critiquing the coverage that Southern Cross has given to the issue so far.

As the Mission enters its next phase Southern Cross asks Phillip Jensen for his assessment of its progress.

Having worked across Australia, in a variety of (Anglican) contexts, I have come to the conclusion that an evangelistic resource list - regularly updated - is well overdue. Here is my preliminary list. Some sites/products will be well known, others less so.

A popular computer game has been withdrawn from sale in Australia after a US grandmother discovered hidden sex scenes. Christians should remain concerned about the graphic adult themes in games targeted at young people, writes DAVID C SIMON.

With Hurricane Katrina fast approaching, holidaying Sydney Anglican Emma Hardwick was bundled into the back of emergency transport and pointed in the direction of the Louisiana Superdome. She had no idea of the hellish conditions she would have to endure for the next five days.

Even before the Diocesan Mission began in 2002, Toongabbie Anglican Church (TAC) has been looking for a way forward - but now is not the time, and this is not the place.

As Nicole Macbeth heads off on the study break that will end in this year's HSC exams, she marvels at what God has done with the 'shy year eight girl' who began her Christian journey four years ago.