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Is it possible to be a friend after a bitter betrayal

Is it possible to be a friend after a bitter betrayal

A recent article in the Sydney Morning Herald, journalist Daniel Flitton discussed Kevin Rudd\'s once close relationship with the Treasurer, Wayne Swan, which he wrote, has now disintegrated. .

  • Aussies help kids in Indian slums have a happier new year

    Anglican aid agency Anglicord and the Asha Foundation, an Indian organisation working with people in over 50 of Delhi's slums, have announced a partnership to help short circuit the cycle of poverty for thousands of young people.

  • Would you let teenage girls sleep over in your home with your teenage son and his mates?

    Would you let teenage girls sleep over in your home with your teenage son and his mates? This was the question raised in a recent Sydney Morning Herald article written by Leslie Cannold.

  • One of thousands who once rode on a Sydney tram

    The Sydney Morning Herald\'s John Huxley recently revealed that more than a century since it was built, and more than half a century since it was towed into retirement, Sydney tramcar No. 805 is being prepared to shake, rattle and roll into service once more.

  • International Sport Organisations run the contests within Olympic events but money is made elsewhere

    The 'fun' has already started for the London Olympic organisers. Every Summer and Winter Olympic host city's organising committee and its politicians can speak volumes of the dramas associated with establishing an Olympic event.

  • 'White Flight' is a different syndrome in Australia

    In an interesting and challenging Helen Pitt article from the Sydney Morning Herald entitled \'More to school than good results\' - has her pondering her own US experience of \'white flight\' and wondered how it was displayed in Australia. \'White flight\' in the US, Helen Pitt said is created by the taxation system. The example Helen Pitt gives are California schools which are funded by property taxes, so it follows that the bigger the homes, the more taxes you pay and the better your schools

  • The 'old book' and the wisdom on fidelity

    A recent Sydney Morning Herald article described a situation in the United States when a husband when using his wife\'s private password on their shared computer, so as to read her G-mail, discovered from these emails a dalliance of adultery.

  • The post war glossy colour magazine

    The Illustrated London News was a very popular glossy colour magazine, and Well-Being Australia's late mother (1920-1995) was a regular reader. He recently found a number of them that she had kept dating from 1959 through to 1969.

  • Cricketer Peter George serves the Lord through cricket

    Australia\'s cricket 'quick', Peter George, who was rushed to the Australian team in New Zealand last April to cover for fellow fast bowler Ryan Harris, and then included in the touring party to India where he played one Test capturing Tendukar's wicket. He was interviewed by the Australian Missionary News IPTV.

  • The school holidays are upon us: The Bible tells of a 'holiday' that changed the world

    How might we reflect "carefully" on how we intend to spend our 'holidays' this year. Well-Being Australia chairman Mark Tronson says this: "I understand that readers from different cultures use words such as 'holiday', 'vacation' and 'recreation leave' in various ways. In Australia, 'holiday' is a generic term that encompasses what the Americans call a 'vacation' and what others may call 'recreation leave'; although I know from talking to friends that traditionally Americans reserve the word

  • New racing car for Jesus Racing Team

    Earlier this year, the Auto One V8 Ute Series shareholders made the decision all Ford teams should move from the current BF XR8 Utes which are now seven years old, into the new FG model for next year.

  • Applications invited for CMA Leaders Scholarships for 2012

    Christian Management Australia (CMA) is pleased to invite applications for up to $200,000 worth of scholarships to be awarded in 2012 to leaders in Christian churches and organisations. Presentations will be made at CMA's 'Courageous Leadership' conference in Melbourne, June 4-6.