What's in the News?

• What data tells us about the changing fabric of the Catholic Church in Australia

  After the death of Pope Francis, Catholics around the world are reckoning with the future of the church. Australia's congregation has been shifting and changing with the times. 2025-04-22 18:50:55

• Deb wants her 'lifeline' funded but the health minister say it's unlikely

  For Deb Stevens Burrangiri aged care respite facility in Canberra's south was a "lifeline" as her mother's dementia progressed, but the ACT's Health Minister says it's unlikely the facility will be the recipient of a promised $10 million federal funding boost should an Albanese government be re-elected. 2025-04-22 08:37:19

• Catholic leaders in Canberra remember Pope Francis as a 'compassionate' leader

  The late Pope Francis is remembered as "charitable" leader by members of the Catholic Church in Canberra. 2025-04-22 05:49:28

• Fireball that lit up night sky likely a meteor, says astrophysicist

  A bright green ball of fire that caused a sonic boom and lit up the night sky from southern Queensland to New South Wales overnight was most likely a meteor, says an astrophysicist. 2025-04-22 02:47:12

• 'Our voices finally heard': Plan for exiled Afghan women cricketers

  After years of silence, the International Cricket Council has announced a task force and monetary fund to help support the exiled Afghan women's team, with hopes the money will match the sum given to the men's team. 2025-04-22 02:44:49