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Abbott's gay sister, new Cairns school

Published: April 13, 2012

The ACU beefs up its research with a new appointment, a former prominent stockbroker becomes a developer of Catholic property, plans for a new school in Cairns and Tony Abbott (pictured) explains why having a gay sister will not affect his policy on same-sex marriage.

Tony Abbott praises gay sister but it won't change his policies (Sunday Telegraph) 

Stockbroker returns as Catholic property developer (Australian)

ACU beefs up research (Australian)

Plans for $40m Catholic school in Cairns (Cairns Post)

Convicted priest to retire (Newcastle Herald)

Italian youths lose their locks for charity (Catholic Leader)

Church welcomes new members (Catholic Weekly)

 

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