68-year-old grandmother of six Margaret Donohoo will be gearing up to play her part as an Anglicare team leader in NSWs co-ordinated bushfire response, Exercise Hotspot, this week.

In recent days there seems to be a rising tide of opinion, perhaps whipped into a strong surf by the Australian media, that 'Church and 'State need to be kept separate. The 'Left have been alarmed at yet another conservative victory in the recent federal election, which was aided and abetted, apparently, by 'the Religious Right rearing its head in Australian politics. Perhaps with the Hollingworth debacle fresh in mind, the public seem ready to be persuaded. In a move uncharacteristic of the 'Left, a leaf is pulled from the history of the US of A, and the call is becoming increasingly shrill that 'the Church should keep out of 'the State, as, it seems to be assumed, has been the case previously.

First year university student Kieran Drabsch, a self confessed 'non-handyman says he jumped at the chance to serve the Mt Druitt Indigenous Church by donning a pair of gloves and picking up a shovel.

Sydney Anglicans Vaughan and Caroline Olliffe were forced to flee their home with only what they were wearing after the near collapse of their Lane Cove unit block yesterday.

Winner of the 2005 Man Booker Award, The Sea is a beautifully crafted work, a pleasure to read and fulfilling to reflect upon.

As ABC radio prepares to broadcast a series of talks to get Australians talking about Jesus, media evangelist Dominic Steele is in a unique position to see the result firsthand.

For many punters its about big hats, big bets and the free flow of champagne. For jockey Darren Beadman, the ultimate prize for riding in Australias most famous horserace today is being a faithful witness to Jesus.

Christians should be engaged, active and outspoken about the great challenges that face Australians today, argues Kevin Rudd, Australia's new alternative Prime Minister