Andrew Collis

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Salt and light – local journalism in the Age of AI

Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas asks how human dignity can be safeguarded in an age shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), digital platforms and...

‘Do Not Fear’

Try looking like a poet, do not fear ...

Sin, harm and healing

Talk of sin can leave people demoralised rather than healed. In some church settings, sin has sounded like shame, illness, depravity or permanent failure....

‘Meditation #9’

Start ...

‘Meditation #8’

Do you know ...

‘Meditation #7’

A mud-brick studio ...

‘Meditation #10’

The Man in Black ...

‘Meditation #5’

Your hand ...

‘Trust the Light (In the Darkness)’

Trust the light ...

Blessing of the Animals offers public witness of care and community

Paddington Uniting Church brought prayer, hospitality and care for creation into the public square on Saturday 28 February, holding its inaugural Blessing of the...

‘Meditation #4’

Pray ...

‘Meditation #3’

Love ...

‘Meditation #2’

Like the kestrel swerves ...

Ethics first – the classroom as a practice of responsibility

In NSW public primary schools, ethics classes (Special Education in Ethics – SEE) run in the same weekly time slot as Special Religious Education...

‘Meditation #1’

Sun – ...

‘Happiness’

Dragon on a bark-brown bough ...

Kindness as resistance – Lonnie Holley & Kankawa Nagarra at Sydney Festival

Since 1979, Lonnie Holley has devoted his life to improvisation. A survivor of Jim Crow-era Alabama, his practice was born from struggle and has...

The Word made flesh in place and people

Christmas is not a sentimental story. It is the feast of Incarnation – the Word of God taking flesh and dwelling among us.

A festival of light, a call to neighbour-love

This week our Jewish neighbours celebrate Hanukkah, the festival of light and dedication, an enduring witness to faith, courage and the longing for freedom...

‘1945’

Laughter and distress ...

Striking jersey for Class of ’26

Marrickville High School’s Class of 2026 is standing out in style thanks to a bold new jersey design created by Year 11 student Kay Lanzky,...

‘State of Grace’

Fifty times seven ...

The Nicene Creed – poetry of faith, ethics of belonging

Every community has signs that show what it stands for. In the early church, one of those signs was the Nicene Creed. Christians sometimes called...

‘Always Was’

I am not spiritless, nor am I brave ...

Privilege and poetry – Taylor Swift in an unequal world

Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl (released 3 October), is both dazzling and disquieting – a confounding study in performance, power and vulnerability.

‘Book of Songs’

My kids on the stage ...

Burning bright – the life and legacy of Father Chris Riley

Father Chris Riley AM (1954-2025) grew up on a dairy farm in Echuca, Victoria, before answering a vocation inspired by the 1938 film, Boys’ Town. At 15, he resolved to become a priest to care for young people cast aside by society.

‘Start to Grieve’

A burst of optimism ...

‘Dorsoduro’

A paper scrap fell from the shelf ...

Lush harmonies, sharp minds – trio’s time has come

Folk Bitch Trio is a Melbourne/Naarm-based indie folk group formed in 2020 by Gracie Sinclair (she/her), Jeanie Pilkington (she/her) and Heide Peverelle (they/them).

‘Winter Course’

The goat jumps the fence ...

Making space for art and the unexpected

At Paddington Uniting Church, the arts and wellness programs are flourishing under the creative leadership of Georgina (Georgie) Hare.

‘No Man’

Holy man ...

Forum sparks dialogue on crime, cohesion and response

A public forum held at Alexandria Park Community School on June 9 drew more than 90 residents, many from the Asian migrant community, to address growing concerns about safety in Green Square, Zetland, and surrounding suburbs.

‘True Cause’

Oh, to see what it sounds like ...

590 beanies for 590 lives – Hats for Homeless marks Sorry Day with powerful tribute

Hats for Humanity, a special project of the Sydney-based grassroots initiative Hats for Homeless, marked this year’s Sorry Day with a striking gesture of remembrance and solidarity ...

Mass honours legacy of Father Ted Kennedy on 20th anniversary of his passing

Under the stained-glass light of St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, the spirit of Father Edward “Ted” Kennedy (1931-2005) was unmistakably present ...

Marching together – honouring service and sovereignty

Anzac Day offered a moment not only to honour all who have served but also to reflect on truth-telling and cultural protocols integral to our national story.

‘All Right Everywhere’

Green plates, yellow plates ...

A spiritual and connective practice Artist Profile: Georgie Hare

Georgina (Georgie) Hare transitioned from a career in dance and performance into the visual arts.

‘Cloud’

A snake sheds its skin ...

Consistently good coffee, food and service

Andres, the manager at Coffee Tea & Me at 93b Redfern Street, thrives in the fast-paced environment of the café, embracing the morning rush.

The seen and unseen – art as a means of storytelling, connection and praise

Sydney-based artist Gloria Liang creates with a deep sense of purpose, seeking to capture more than just images – she aims to express the emotions, stories and faith that shape her artistic journey.

‘Year of the Snake’

Men and women dance ...

The Loner – powerful protest in song

A funeral for Dr William Victor “Bunno” Simms (January 29, 1946 – February 8, 2025) was held at St Andrew’s Catholic Church, Malabar, on February 19.

Food and other support services in your area

Recent data reveals that over one-third of Australian households experienced moderate to severe food insecurity in 2023 (360info.org).

‘The Sea’ 

The sea taught me ...

‘A legend in the making’

GADIGAL LAND: Introduced as “a legend in the making”, Dean Brady takes to the Yabun festival stage – effortlessly cool, loose shirt, broad smile.

Toast of the town

REDFERN: “This is my favourite bread shop,” says one customer waiting to place her order at PT Crown Bakery in George Street. “I can’t believe it’s closing. This is really sad.”