Eminent Egyptologist, Dr Karin Sowada, says the exploration of Ancient Egypt is really just beginning. She is very excited at a trove of new finds and says a lot of what archaeologists find lends weight to many Biblical stories.

A third of Australian kids say their dads work too much. A new study has found that we are facing a serious crunch over the issue of men working too hard. The lead researcher, Professor Lyndall Strazdins from the ANU Research School of Population Health, outlined the findings on Open House.

Euthanasia and abortion laws are under active consideration in several Australian States. These issues raise profound questions about the value we place on human life, focussing in particular on a perspective not often heard in the debate – that of people with a disability. This conversation that also raises important questions about the way churches relate to people with a disability.

Research shows that most young people, male and female, are desperate for the love and affirming assurance of a positive father figure. The lack of an engaged father, so-called “father hunger” is a problem that has huge repercussions both on a personal and societal level. We speak with educator Dave Stevens, whose work involves restoring young people at risk.

New research finds that most of us have a religious or spiritual belief and that Australians value the work of Christian organisations helping people in need. Perhaps surprisingly, a little over half of us are open to changing religions, and religion is a favourite topic of conversation when we are with friends.

God made caring for the Earth one of humankind’s first responsibilities. Landcare Australia has found that their work not only rebuilds the land but has the power to heal relationships and individuals.

Former NSW Premier Bob Carr gives a class on Foreign Diplomacy and Australia's position in world affairs to influence the US and China relationship.

People struggling to make ends meet can be just one big bill away from not being able to eat. Brianna Casey, the CEO of Food Bank Australia says people are good at hiding the struggle to put food on the table and they could be your own neighbours.

Mercy nun, Sister Angela Mary Doyle, thought she was coming to Australia seventy-one years ago to be a teacher. However, life had some surprises in store for her when she came ashore in Brisbane after five weeks on a troop carrier.

Amnesty International have campaigned for 40 years to end the death penalty. Their latest research report has some signs. However, Amnesty’s Rose Kulak says they are deeply concerned about thousands of executions the Chinese authorities try to hide from scrutiny under the guise of ‘state secrets’