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This page focuses on Australian News primarily, as well as other articles selected for their informative content and insight into the cult phenomenon.
Australian News Index 2011:
Scientology - December 21, 2011 Church of Scientology Not Liable for Suicide
Shepherd's Heart - December 19, 2011 Who are the Shepherd's Heart and what do they believe?
Agape Ministries of God - November 29, 2011 Agape cult owes me
Scientology - November 29, 2011 Church of Scientology 'imprisoned' woman
Scientology - November 28, 2011 Imprisoned on the Freewinds
Law Reform - November 23, 2011 Public comment sought on slavery laws
Aum Shinrikyo - November 21, 2011 Tokyo 1995 sarin attack: Aum Shinrikyo cult trials end
Scientology - November 19, 2011 New Idea: I was a Scientology Slave
Scientology - November 19, 2011 ACT lawyers urged to join CCHR campaign
Law Reform - November 10, 2011 Israel to explore legislation aimed at curbing cults
Law Reform - November 5, 2011 Create special laws for cults: DPP
CIFS Conference 2011 - November 2, 2011 Conference Summary WITH VIDEO
CIFS Conference 2011 - November 2, 2011 Welcome: Mr Peter FLINN - CIFS Victoria
CIFS Conference 2011 - November 2, 2011 Address: Mr Tom SACKVILLE - FECRIS
CIFS Conference 2011 - November 2, 2011 Address: Mr Georges FENECH - MIVILUDES
CIFS Conference 2011 - November 2, 2011 Address Summary: Mr Raphael ARON - Destructive Illusion
CIFS Conference 2011 - November 2, 2011 Address: Dr Steven MUTCH - Protecting Victims
CIFS Conference 2011 - November 2, 2011 Address: Michael BACHELARD - Rewards and Punishments
Law Reform - November 2, 2011 Economic climate a breeding ground for cults
Law Reform - November 1, 2011 NEW LAWS NEEDED FOR CULTS
Harm and Abuse - October 2011 Cults have major impact on individuals and communities
CIFS Conference - October 21, 2011 finding ways to protect Australians from cults
Scientology - October 1, 2011 Petition to US Government: examination of failure to investigate
Scientology - September 23, 2011 Former league star slams 'violent' Scientology
Scientology - September 16, 2011 (US) Fresh blows to Scientology in Australia
Scientology - September 15, 2011 class action over Scientology wages claims
Scientology - September 14, 2011 Church of Scientology faces criminal charges for underpaying workers
Scientology - September 13, 2011 Scientology may have breached laws dealing with slavery
Agape Ministries of God - September 6, 2011 Cult head 'took money from cancer victim'
Scientology - September 3, 2011 (USA) Game Over Down Under?
Scientology - August 28, 2011 Church of Scientology faces backpay bill to former members
Hillsong - August 18, 2011 Investigation into charity run by ex-Hillsong CEO Leigh Coleman
Agape Ministries of God - August 6, 2011 Fujitive cult leader Rocco Leo's detained in luxury resort in Fiji
The Family (Anne Hamilton-Byrne) - July 29, 2011 Head of Family cult settles claim by accuser out of court
Scientology - July 29, 2011 Scientology book author reveals church's inner workings
The Gateway - July 20, 2011 Brazilian search for cult family
Agape Ministries of God - July 12, 2011 Xenophon queries resolve over cult leader
Scientology - July 11, 2011 (UK) Placido Domingo Jr. targeted by Scientologists after he abandons cult for ex-wife he was ordered not to see again
Scientology - July 11, 2011 Scientology ‘church’ threatens to sue over cult label
Book Extract - July 11, 2011 The Most Dangerous Man
Scientology - July 10, 2011 (USA) Placido Domingo Jr: 'I'm Being Attacked By Scientology'
Scientology - July 10, 2011 Scientology says 'cult' tag defames the church
Scientology - July 10, 2011 Scientologists threaten to sue cult victim group
Scientology - July 7, 2011 Scientology’s In-Flight Magazine Seeks ‘Investigative Reporter’
Book Review - July 3, 2011 Janet Reitman's 'Inside Scientology'
Sogyal Rinpoche - July 1, 2011 (UK) Lama sex abuse claims call Buddhist taboos into question
Agape Ministries of God - June 30, 2011 Cult leader Rocco Leo uses Skype to instruct new lawyers
Sai Baba - June 29, 2011 (UK) Guru Sai Baba's legacy: Death threats and scandal
Cults - oversight? - June 28, 2011 CultBusters: Who you gonna call?
Agape Ministries of God - June 26, 2011 Cult leader Rocco Leo nabbed in Fiji after more than a year on the run
Agape Ministries of God - June 23, 2011 Court's patience running out with fugitive cult leader
Scientology - June 18, 2011 (USA) Narconon exposed by ex-staffers
Scientology - June 17, 2011 Australian Police Charge Top Scientologist
Scientology - June 16, 2011 Scientologist in court over abuse cover-up
Scientology - May 31, 2011 Scientologist charged for 'intimidating' alleged sex abuse victim
Scientology - May 31, 2011 Scientologist charged with perverting course of justice
Scientology - May 30, 2011 Scientologist Jan Eastgate arrested
Hon. Bill Shorten MP - May 27, 2011 Press Release: Next Stage for Not-For-Profit Reforms Announced
Charities Commission - May 25, 2011 All eyes on Shorten as not-for-profits begin new journey
Israel - May 24, 2011 Welfare Ministry calls for legislation to fight cults
Harold Camping - May 23, 2011 he wrongly predicted the end of the world - twice
Scientology - May 23, 2011 FDA To Take Another Look at Scientology's E-Meter
Scientology - May 18, 2011 (USA) Scientology in Israel: All Holy Hell Breaking Loose?
Scientology - May 16, 2011 Soldier death to remain a mystery
Divine Truth - May 15, 2011 Jesus and Mary cult followers buy up land around Kingaroy
Tax Exemptions - May 7, 2011 Salvos tick regulator for charity groups
Tax Exemptions - May 7, 2011 Charities get extra $500m to help poor
Tax Exemptions - May 7, 2011 Budget gives to charities and takes away
Tax Exemptions - May 7, 2011 Budget aims to cut charity red tape
Tax Exemptions - May 7, 2011 Charities face [commercial] profits being taxed in budget
Property Deals - May 5, 2011 Heat on ACCC over Scientologist TV star
Agape Ministries of God - May 5, 2011 Police raids on cult lead to weaponry charges
Scientology - April 29, 2011 Dubious mail-out blitz by Church of Scientology
Recovery Seminar - April 19, 2011 Gillie Jenkinson speaks at CIFS Seminar
Cults - April 15, 2011 Call for agency watch on cults
Scientology - March 24, 2011 School denies Scientology deal
Mental Health Legislation - March 12, 2011 Options for Regulation of Unregistered Health Practitioners
Scientology - March 6, 2011 Inside the Church of Scientology
Scientology - March 5, 2011 (USA) Daniel Montalvo Hits Scientology With Stunning Child Labor Lawsuits
Exorcism - March 3, 2011 Exorcism - the rites and wrongs
Mental Health Legislation - February 24, 2011 Hon. Alison Xamon MLC, in WA Parliament
Jesus Group - February 14, 2011 Capture of wanted killer sheds light on life in polygamist cult
Jesus Group - February 14, 2011 Escapee hid with cult
Scientology - February 14, 2011 (USA) Paul Haggis vs. the Church of Scientology
Recovery Seminar April 2011 - February 14, 2011 Training evening for professional therapists
Scientology - February 8, 2011 'Inquiry' into abuse claims at Church of Scientology
Scientology - February 5, 2011 A peek inside Scientology's sleek new Melbourne base
Scientology - January 31, 2011 Melbourne Lord Mayor denies Scientology support
Scientology - January 31, 2011 Ryan backs Xenophon campaign on Scientology
Scientology - January 31, 2011 Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle under attack over Scientology church
Scientology - January 30, 2011 Doyle at Scientology function [Poll: 94% say No!]
Scientology - January 23, 2011 Grand start planned for new multi-million dollar Scientology church
Agape Ministries of God - January 22, 2011 Death threats blamed for court no-show
Agape Ministries of God - January 21, 2011 Arrest warrant issued for cult leader
Scientology - January 17, 2011 Volunteers at detention centres speak about Scientology influence
Jesus Group - January 10, 2011 Inside the cult of a man's world at the North Queensland Jesus Group
Scientology - January2, 2011 Opponents fight to protest outside Church of Scientology
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