News Releases
Sydney Latter-day Saint Women Honoured for Community Service
Durga Owen and Melissa Katoa were both recently honoured as “Women in the Year” in separate ceremonies.
Recent Reporting on the Church in Australia
Since the organisation of the Church in 1830, Church leaders have welcomed media interest and strived to be good hosts, offering answers to questions and other opportunities to accurately understand the Church and its members.
Women Can Now Serve Missions for the Church of Jesus Christ at Age 18
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency is pleased to announce that effective immediately, young women who choose to serve a full-time mission may begin their service at age 18 following graduation from high school or its equivalent.
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Interfaith Festival in Melbourne, Australia Addresses Racism and Discrimination
On Sunday, 16 November 2025, dozens of individuals from various religions participated in the Victoria Interfaith Festival in Melbourne, Australia to explore the theme of racism and discrimination. The festival is a grass-roots community event which aims to bring together Victoria’s diverse faith communities.
The 2025 First Presidency Christmas Message
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) We rejoice in remembering our Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in humble circumstances. Heavenly angels heralded His birth. He preached the gospel of repentance, hope, and everlasting life.
Church Increases Focus on Four Daytime Sessions of General Conference
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has decided that beginning in April 2026, general conference will no longer include a Saturday evening session.
Meet the Church of Jesus Christ’s New Presiding Bishopric
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency has named W. Christopher Waddell the new Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Blazing Trails for Humanitarian Projects in Queensland
Have you ever donated to the Giving Machines around Christmas time? What if you could step directly into the work of one of the charities to see the real impact of your donation?
Elder Gérald Caussé Is Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Elder Gérald Caussé is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The First Presidency Announces 2025 Christmas Devotional
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency’s annual Christmas devotional broadcast will be on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. (MST). There will be not be a live, ticketed event.