In his Easter address, delivered to a vibrant crowd at the historical St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth’s CBD, the Archbishop reflected on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Kirsty Lichtenstein
Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally is expected to pray for an end to the violence and destruction in the Middle East during her first Easter sermon.
Aine Fox
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued a brief message of goodwill to mark Easter, as have senior church leaders.
Staff Writers
Hundreds of people used one of the most important days on the Christian calendar to mark new beginnings, with a public baptism on the South Perth foreshore.
Jessica Page
Shortages and logistical woes haven't fazed passionate agriculturalists as Australia's biggest farm show reports not a single exhibitor has pulled out.
Will Nicholas
A high-profile stunt resulting in multiple lawsuits has ended with a major metropolitan newspaper apologising for causing distress to staff at a takeaway shop.
Tom Wark
Dark Mofo's slate features robot dogs, a burning lizard totem, and the world's most exclusive film. The 2026 festival also takes over a Spirit of Tasmania ship.
Liz Hobday
Ex-nurse Sarah Mullally has been installed as the archbishop of Canterbury, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion.
Pope Leo has filled one of the most important Vatican vacancies by tapping an Australian church lawyer to serve as the Holy See's chief legal expert.
Members of Australia's Iranian diaspora are hoping for renewal in their war-torn homeland as they bring in the new year.
William Ton
The unveiling of a "back to the future" renovation turning back the clock on a major synagogue will be a joyous occasion for those grieving a terror attack.
More than 80 visual artists from countries around the world have descended on Sydney for a major contemporary art exhibition, focusing on Indigenous histories.
Farid Farid
Fasting from sunrise to sunset, about one million Muslims in Australia are marking the holy month of Ramadan amid wars and as multiculturalism is tested.
A meeting of the Global Anglican Future Conference has announced a council to lead the global Anglican Communion in a challenge to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Italy's medieval town of Assisi is bracing for a rush of pilgrims commemorating the 800th anniversary of St Francis' death, as his bones go on display.
Nicole Winfield
Palestinian-Australian academic Randa Abdel-Fattah will appear at Australia's biggest writers' festival after her removal from another event sparked outrage.
Alex Mitchell
A Brazilian carnival party swaps glitter and costumes for mud, as crowds cover themselves in grey sludge and celebrate as one.
Thiago Mostazo and Maycron Abade
Kicks, leaps and the ability to tear up a lettuce with your bare hands: a Chinese lion dancer reveals what it takes to ring in the Lunar New Year.
Kat Wong
A letter replete with racist remarks threatening Muslims and a hand-made drawing of a mosque being burnt down has been decried as un-Australian.
An iconic LGBTQI festival has been forced to cancel its official party, with organisers concerned about its financial viability.
Thousands have taken part in the Midsumma Pride March, celebrating LGBTQI arts and culture as a premier pledges to stand with the queer community.
Maeve Bannister
King Charles has confirmed Sarah Mullally in the role of Archbishop of Canterbury making her the first woman to lead the Church of England.
Twenty babies have been baptised by Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel as part of a tradition marking the end of the Christmas season.
A pre-eminent Australian historian has joined a growing list of nearly 100 speakers pulling out of a writers' festival after it dumped a pro-Palestine academic.
