Alex’s courage changes his life
Four years ago, Newcastle local Alex* realised he needed help.
For decades he had struggled with gambling and it reached a point where he could no longer afford to pay his rent, bills or buy food.
Shellebrating sustainability
The Myrtle Turtle Squad has our environment in safe hands.
A photo changed Dale and Robert’s life
A couple of years ago Aurora spoke with foster carers Dale and Robert who shared their journey with us. We thought it was time to check in with them again to see how things were going.
How a kitchen door opened a future of possibility
A little over a year ago Jackson was, in his own words, “sitting around at home not doing much”.
New beginnings
I’ve just had a ‘new beginning’, or rather am currently living through a new beginning. I began my new ministry as the Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle on Friday, 17 March and so am still adapting. I’m getting used to: a new home, new people, new ministry, new ‘job’, new challenges, new systems, new environment, new culture – new everything! Well, almost everything.
Finding the right words about farting
Flatulence, or farting as it is commonly known, can be both excruciatingly embarrassing and immensely amusing. It’s not surprising that the Whoopee Cushion, which produces a loud noise resembling a fart, has been a popular practical joke device since it was invented in the 1930s!
Pathways building brighter futures
The increased demand for childcare places over the past decade has led to a growing shortage of early education staff - a fact which encouraged Emma Losurdo to utilise a pathway straight from Year 12 to full-time employment in the sector.
Heavenly lifelines
Newcastle locals, Benita Tait and Deacon Kevin Gadd have long possessed an interest in the divine. At the time COVID-19 first emerged, they were one year into a four-year course to become spiritual directors. Fast forward to 2023 and some might say their graduation from the course last November, alongside nine others, is a ‘God send’.
