Monthly Archives: September 2008

Pastor Berlin case now dismissed!!!

Yesterday, September 25, the CA so ordered to lift and/or recall the warrant of arrests and Alias warrants of arrest and directed the lower court to quash the informations therein and dismiss the criminal case of murder against Pastor Berlin!

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In My Name

In 2000, 189 governments made the historic commitment to halve extreme poverty by 2015. We are halfway to that deadline, but 50,000 people still die every day because of poverty. Join Missy Higgins, Annie Lennox, Scarlett Johansson, Kristin Davis, John …

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ANZ bank – Philippines

In its latest newsletter, the ANZ bank talks about ANZ’s efforts to “help remote and disadvantaged communities to develop and prosper” in the Asia Pacific.

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Why are drugs more popular than church?

Why are drugs more popular than church? Meera Atkinson According to the National Church Life Survey, only 19% of Australians go to church regularly even though the majority of Australians identify as Christian. On the other hand, the Statistics on …

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Labor MP hits TAFE fee rise (excerpts from article)

A STATE Labor MP has slammed the State Government’s overhaul of the TAFE system, saying fee increases will discriminate against poor and socially disadvantaged students

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Tertiary education for all

When most people think of poverty, it is unlikely that the plight of students immediately springs to mind. Over-crowded share houses and a diet of two-minute noodles are rose-coloured memories for many when they reflect on their student days. But …

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Just Comment – Just Education

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live and give

Join with other youth groups/church groups/action groups to go ‘trick or treating’ on Halloween to collect non-perishables. Phone cards, met cards, food or toiletries are a great way to support people who have no income to buy the basic things we take for granted.

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Urgent Request – Asian Women Workers (linked to FairWear)

Please write to Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard asking her to meet with us as soon as possible, so her decisions about the shape of the new industrial relations system can include an understanding of the daily workplace realities of migrant women workers like us.

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JustAct now to secure your place!

Places are filling up quickly … EDUCATION AT THE EDGES Tues 14 October (5-8pm), University of Melbourne – 1st Floor, Alan Gilbert Building (Executive Lounge) HURRY, PLEASE RSVP AT: www.vista.org.au in Upcoming Events – places are limited. Tess Keam will …

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