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“Singing People Back to God”: Stan Walker’s Back, Bringing Hope & Love to Fans

The last time Stan Walker graced our screens, we learned about his fight with cancer in the ‘STAN’ documentary.

Genius amid Tragedy – ‘Tolkien’ Biopic a Moving Portrayal of Author

He’s the man who inspired one of the greatest film franchises in history, so it was only a matter of time before the life of J.R.R. Tolkien was brought to the big screen.

Has Cyberbullying Affected You? Expert Advice for Teens and Parents

By: Clare Bruce

More than half of all Australia’s young people have experienced cyberbullying – that’s bullying using the web, smartphones or social media – and parents are being urged to become more aware.

‘MIB International’ a Great New Take on the 90s Hit

By: Laura Bennett

Just as Will Smith was critiqued for stepping into Robin Williams’ shoes in Aladdin, now Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson are being critiqued for their take on the 90s mega-hit, Men in Black.

A 20-Year Battle: Why Reverend Christie Buckingham is Fighting the Death Penalty

By: Clare Bruce

Three months before Australian man Myuran Sukumaran was executed in Indonesia for drug trafficking, he asked his friend and spiritual advisor, Melbourne pastor Reverend Christie Buckingham, if she would make a vow.

Plenty of Heart-Warming Messages in ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’

By: Laura Bennett

Leaving a pet home alone, you do wonder what they get up to when no-one’s looking. Do they really long for our return? Or are we interrupting their wild block parties with other furry comrades?

Jesus Culture’s Kim Walker-Smith Reveals Painful Years of Childhood Abuse

By: Laura Bennett

Borne out of Bethel Church in Redding, California, the music of Jesus Culture is known around the world for its lyrical power and heartfelt expression.

Godzilla II – Oversized Monsters and Escapism [Movie Review]

By: Laura Bennett

It’s doubtful anyone going to see Godzilla II is expecting it to be the hot blockbuster of 2019. The reason we see oversized monster movies is for the escapism, the humour, and the outright ridiculousness of the spectacle before us.

‘Aladdin’ Remake Throws a ‘Fresh Prince’ Twist on the ’90s Classic

By: Laura Bennett

Disney’s sure getting good at live-action remakes – or at the very least, prolific! It’s fast becoming their latest formula, with reimagined childhood classics like Beauty and the Beast, Dumbo, Mary Poppins Returns – and now, Aladdin.

Hillsong Israel – An Unconventional, Contemporary Church in an Ancient Landscape

By: Laura Bennett

With every mention of ‘the Middle East’, it’s hard to escape those mental images of deserts, war, terrorism, and the region’s complex religious history.