Mumbai: Even as shroud burials without coffins are gaining support among Catholics, St Peter's Church, Bandra, has appealed to its members to make funerals 'greener'. In a message circulated ...

A tribute to Simon Townsend, creator of Wonder World, celebrating his contributions to Australian children’s television and his lasting legacy.

Less than 50 years ago, in 1977, the United Nations recognized March 8 as International Women’s Day. In fact, in the modern world, many milestones in women’s rights were achieved during the ...

Funerals for Judith Anne Hodges (Nee Weston), Brian James Keogh and Jordan Michael Lindsay Brown will be held in in Townsville this week. Read the latest funeral notices here.

Pope Francis making snow angels. That image adorned the cover of an issue of The New Yorker in December 2013. I have a coffee mug I picked up in Rome ...

Funerals for Lance Athol Broughton, Denis John Mccabe and Janette Ellis Louise Chester will be held in on the Gold Coast this week. Read the latest funeral notices here.

Remembering Perri Cutten: A trailblazing Australian fashion designer whose timeless elegance and innovative spirit left an indelible mark on the fashion world. A tribute to Simon Townsend, creator ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Suspected bomb explodes in Athens outside offices of the company that runs Greece's railway, state media says. Copyright 2025 The Associated ...

More than 20 people have been killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, the city’s acting mayor said KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — More than 20 people have been killed in a ...

The Philippines, which hosted the latest round of talks last week, also reiterates its commitment to resolving disputes peacefully and pursuing constructive diplomatic approaches in managing ...

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