By: Anne Rinaudo
Sensors in public spaces can help create cities that are both smart and sociable. Information from smart technology in public spaces could soon transform the way such areas are used and also managed.
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Royal Wedding Preacher Joins Christian Leaders in #ReclaimJesus Campaign
By: Clare Bruce
Above: Some of the Christian leaders signed onto the #ReclaimJesus declaration, including Rev Jim Wallis (centre), Rev Michael Curry (in purple robe) and Rev Dr Sharon Watkins (in white robe). Source: All images from Sojourners.
Bishop Michael Curry, famous for preaching at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding, has joined forces with a diverse collection of Christian leaders to launch a Jesus-centred campaign of love.
Talking Rubbish Isn’t Enough – Time For Action
By: Anne Rinaudo
Recently Australia’s environment ministers met to literally talk rubbish. Yes, really. It would be funny if the situation were not so dire.
Would Universal Basic Income Beat Poverty?
By: Anne Rinaudo
Ronald Henderson famously chaired a Commission of Inquiry into Poverty in the early 1970’s.
In his report, Henderson sought to identify the extent of poverty in Australia in terms of inadequate income relative to need.
Are Your Jeans Ethical? How to Help Stamp Out Slavery
By: Clare Bruce
It’s disturbing to think that many big clothing brands still don’t really know if the workers making their fashion products, are being paid properly or treated well.
Australia’s Foreign Aid at its Lowest Ever: “This is About the Soul of Our Nation”
By: Anne Rinaudo
The United Nations recently declared that the world currently faces humanitarian crisis at a scale not seen since the end of World War II. More than 20 million people are facing starvation and famine, most notably Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen.
The Struggle to Find Purpose After Life in Australia’s Defence Force
By: Clare Bruce
When Andy Jones* left the Air Force, he’d served for 27 years. Having joined the RAAF as a teenager, it was all he’d ever known.
1 in 20 Homeless People Surveyed Were Military Veterans: New Study
By: Clare Bruce
Knowing that more than 116,000 Australians are homeless, is sad enough. But learning that 1 in 20 of them could be Australian Defence Force veterans, is downright upsetting.
Creating The World's Longest Prayer Chain: Five Kilometres Long, and Growing
By: Clare Bruce
Imagine a paper chain, made up of bright yellow festival wrist bands, stretching more than five kilometres long.