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Being a working mum gives me a reason to wake up
Juggling act: "work and family life is not easy" By Emilie Ng YEARS ago I confessed to a male friend...
Mum and daughter who endured drastic pain as adults on road to becoming fertility practitioners
Lifesaving combination: mother and daughter work together to tackle health issues. KENDAL Fraser and her mum Rene Thompson know they...
Biloela Tamil family spared deportation, but remains in detention
A Tamil asylum seeker family remains held on Christmas Island fighting deportation to Sri Lanka. A Tamil family seeking asylum...
Young family stuck between state borders for 17 days finds their trust in God strengthened
Frustrated: Jennifer Costin and her husband (not pictured) staged a protest in Albury with their sons Benedict, 4, David, 2,...
Nambour farewells priest who was ‘part of the family’
Parish tribute: Fr Graham Gatehouse (left), after celebrating his last Mass as parish priest at St Joseph’s, Nambour, is with...
Catholic farming family brings bush businesses to Brisbane
Supporting Queensland: Kerri Brennan inside the Buy From the Bush Queensland pop-up shop with New Farm local Dianne, daughter-in-law Hannah...
Tamil family who settled in Biloela have spent 1000 days in immigration detention
THE smiles and easy disposition of Nades, Priya, Kopika and Tharnicaa belie their broken-hearted predicament. The asylum-seeking Tamil family that...
Young couple from Brisbane ‘counting down the days’ to see family across the border
Family: Pia and Arnie Hurdoyal with their son Micah Joseph. AS the Queensland border is set to reopen to Greater...
Vulnerable children in out-of-home care receive post-pandemic support on family camp
Welcome to camp: First-time Edmund Rice Camps volunteer Bonnie Ranger is immersed in the experience of a family camp. EDMUND...
Albany Creek parish priest of 30 years granted final wish to visit home with friends and family
Family: Fr Ron Mollison with his niece Louise Power. RETIRED priest Fr Ron Mollison put hundreds...
St Mary’s College family bids farewell to principal of 10 years
Parting gift: St Mary’s College captains Alastair Doljanin and Dhairy Shah present principal Michael Newman with a...
Deacon Gary Stone honours his own family at Order of Australia Medal investiture
Service: Deacon Gary Stone and wife Lynne add an Order of Australia Medal to the family record...
Quarantined Catholic family of seven going the distance for charity
Walking tall: Nicola and Jeffrey Ross with their five children – thinking of others less fortunate despite...
Indigenous Catholics back family man Clint McGoldrick on ministry path to becoming a deacon
Ministry moment: Clint McGoldrick (third from left) with his wife Karley, sons Nate, 10, and Levi, 7,...
Family friend of Biloela Tamils stuck on Christmas Island says mental health of two daughters at risk
A FRIEND of the Biloela Tamil family at the centre of a high-profile legal battle to stay in Australia says...
Big Catholic family breaks out of pandemic confinement to reconnect in God’s creation
Beach escape: Carlo and Lucia and their six children enjoy beach camping. The stunning coloured sands of...
Pro-family policies like family tax reform will build a stronger Australian economy post-pandemic
Building a future: “The economy runs well when families are thriving, and raising children is expensive.” ...
Uncertainty looms for millennials as housing and jobs make prospect of a family difficult
REBECCA Anderson is preparing to enter the Catholic Church in the near future, and one day, would like to see...
Refugee Week shines brightly on Axel with news about his family
Joyful: St James College student and refugee Axel Dushime has reason to smile in Refugee Week. Photo:...
Last surviving family member of eight siblings who joined religious life mourned
Vale: Fr William Creede pictured here with a photograph of his family in 2013. THE last surviving...
COVID-19 has reminded people about the importance of family and their priorities in life
Family time: Parents have enjoyed more time to spend with their children. AS Brisbane Catholics take stock of the small...
Guilt-free motherhood: Why mums need to be kind to themselves and patient with their children
Helpful friends: “I believe it is so important to surround yourself with true friends, there is nothing better than having...
Young people want their violent fathers to make amends, new study finds
Study: “The message I got from my research is that children really want to undergo reparation...
How to talk about sex with your kids
Words of wisdom: If kids don't see their parents and other role models valuing the awesomeness...
Parenting Q&A: How do I keep my children off their smart phones?
SMART phones are pervading family homes but how do you limit your child's access to the technology? Catholic dad Peter...