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Feb 3, 2011
Doyle 'would rethink Scientology visit' — The Age (Australia)
Type: Press
Author(s):
Megan Levy Source:
The Age (Australia) Melbourne lord mayor Robert Doyle says he would rethink his decision to attend the opening of a new Scientology centre in Melbourne if given his time again given the furore his presence caused. Cr Doyle faced widespread criticism for accepting the role of guest speaker at the opening of the Church of Scientology's multimillion-dollar headquarters on Mount Alexander Road in Ascot Vale on Saturday. Despite insisting he only attended the private function as a friend of Scientologist Kate Ceberano, Cr Doyle ...
Jan 30, 2011
Doyle at Scientology function — The Age (Australia)
Type: Press
Author(s):
John Mangan Source:
The Age (Australia) MELBOURNE lord mayor Robert Doyle was a guest speaker at the opening of the Church of Scientology's multimillion-dollar headquarters in Ascot Vale yesterday, which drew more than 50 protesters. Mounted police supervised the private function in the Mount Alexander Road building as Mr Doyle and guests including Kate and Phil Ceberano were ferried in a back entrance. Senator Nick Xenophon, who has campaigned to have Scientology's tax-free status revoked, said he was surprised at Cr Doyle's decision. Cr Doyle said he ...
Dec 3, 2009
Melbourne school linked to Scientology received $300,000 in federal stimulus money — Herald Sun (Australia)
Type: Press
Author(s):
John Masanauskas Source:
Herald Sun (Australia) A MELBOURNE school linked to the controversial Church of Scientology received $300,000 in funding from the federal stimulus package. Yarralinda, in Mooroolbark, is one of two schools in Australia that uses the teaching methods of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd recently expressed concerns about the Church of Scientology after independent senator Nick Xenophon made serious claims against the organisation under parliamentary privilege. Last week, the State Government told its schools not to distribute materials by a Scientology-funded ...
Nov 3, 2009
Hollywood sideshow: inside the Scientology museum — The Age (Australia)
Jul 5, 2009
Film crew signs 'no questions' TomKat Scientology contracts — Herald Sun (Australia)
Type: Press
Author(s):
Luke Dennehy Source:
Herald Sun (Australia) KATIE Holmes is about to start filming her new movie, Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark, but some questions from the crew will not be allowed. The Batman Begins actor will begin filming on the closed Docklands set this week, as she, husband Tom Cruise and daughter Suri continue to explore Melbourne's sights and stores. One film source from the set said that each crew member had signed agreements saying they would not ask the superstar about her religion, Scientology. The ...
May 31, 2009
Scientology's $12m renovation rescue — Daily Telegraph (Australia)
Type: Press
Author(s):
Sharon Labi Source:
Daily Telegraph (Australia) THE Church of Scientology plans to spend $12 million upgrading its Sydney headquarters, but faces a ban on trawling the street outside the building for new recruits. The group's controversial plans include building an extra level on its Castlereagh St premises, and renovating the facade of the heritage building. Neighbours and businesses have objected to the proposed upgrade at Scientology House, citing aggressive recruitment tactics, nuisance, loss of view, extra pollution and heritage concerns. City of Sydney councillors will vote on ...
Feb 4, 2009
World exclusive: scientology alien secret exposed — Seven NetworkMore: Youtube video , FOLLOW-UP
Type: TV
Author(s):
Bryan Seymour Source:
Seven Network World exclusive: scientology alien secret exposed
* Reporter: Bryan Seymour
* Broadcast Date: February 04, 2009
Scientology has denied for decades that it preaches stories about aliens infecting humankind.
In a world exclusive, Today Tonight has aired founder L Ron Hubbard explaining the story of Xenu the alien.
It's been scientology's most fiercely guarded secret - but not any more.
In this audio tape, the founder of the organisation says: "there is a base on this planet and it so shredded ...
Apr 13, 2008
Why I fled Scientology — Sidney Morning Herald (Australia)
Type: Press
Author(s):
Maxine Frith Source:
Sidney Morning Herald (Australia) [Picture / Caption: Science friction ... former high-ranking Scientologist David Graham has gone public with his concerns about the religion and what he considers a denial of human rights Helen Nezdropa Photo: Helen Nezdropa] AN AUSTRALIAN man who was a former high-ranking member of the Church of Scientology is calling for the religion to be "totally dismantled" because of the human rights abuses he says it inflicts on its followers. David Graham has gone public after years of keeping quiet when ...
Dec 11, 2007
Kate Ceberano, the U.N. and a HERO — Epoch Times
Type: Press
Author(s):
Peta Evans Source:
Epoch Times Singers Kate Ceberano and Christine Anu headlined a Melbourne celebration for the 59th anniversary of the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights.
"Victoria, being that it has the charter for human rights and responsibilities, it's time now to make the country aware of this and to have a human rights bill as well for the entire country," said Kate Ceberano, ambassador for Youth for Human Rights Australia.
"That would be very important, and I'm here to stand behind that."
During the free ...
Jul 11, 2007
Scientology the cult of disbelief — Daily Telegraph (Australia)
Type: Press
Author(s):
Michelle Cazzulino Source:
Daily Telegraph (Australia) ARTHUR and Lawana Beals knew their son Gary was in trouble. He had been tormented for years by voices in his head but he had always shunned their advice to seek psychiatric care. On March 15, 1989, the 32-year-old broke. Grabbing a butcher knife, he stabbed Lawana before turning the knife on Arthur. Bleeding from her injuries, Mrs Beals tried to defend her husband before fleeing the house and calling police. Arthur Beals was dead by the time authorities arrived. Three ...
Jul 2, 2007
Hubbard's Scientology 'built on nonsense' — Herald Sun (Australia)
Type: Press
Author(s):
Jill Singer Source:
Herald Sun (Australia) WITH the Packer wedding over — and guest Tom Cruise embrolied in a "religious" controversy — Scientology is once again on the agenda, writes Jill Singer. SCIENTOLOGY is being talked about again because of certain prominent supporters. Germany is reluctant to have Scientology's most famous adherent, Tom Cruise, play one of its country's greatest heroes. Valkyrie, the planned film, centres on Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg's heroic role in attempting to assassinate Adolf Hitler. The problem for Cruise is that Germany is ...
Aug 16, 2005
Scientology lessons in schools — Herald Sun (Australia)
Type: Press
Author(s):
Liam Houlihan Source:
Herald Sun (Australia) A drug program run by Scientologists and labelled dangerous by medical authorities is being given free rein at dozens of Melbourne schools.
The controversial Narconon group gave a speech at Melbourne High on Sunday and has made classroom presentations at Melbourne schools including MacRobertson Girls High.
The group – which does not disclose its Scientology background to schools – gives students booklets that condemn prescription drugs and equate coffee with heroin.
"All drugs are basically poison . . . Two or ...
Mar 14, 1999
Soul Sisters — Sun Herald (Australia)
Type: Press
Source:
Sun Herald (Australia) Scientologist Kate Ceberano is rumoured to be appearing in the Channel 7 comedy 'Dharma And Greg.' It seems that while travelling in the US recently Ceberano met soulmate and star of the show Jenna Elfman and the pair hit it off.
Mar 20, 1997
Cult of Personality — Woroni (Australia)
Type: Press
Source:
Woroni (Australia) Having spent the morning on the Net, surfing any number of hideous accounts by ex-scientologists, I climbed the stairs of the Civic Scientology office with some trepidation. I felt armed with my newly enhanced awareness of cult recruiting tactics and brainwashing techniques, and had the specific aim of grabbing any printed material I could see and getting out fast. I was greeted warmly by a young woman and told that someone would be 'with me shortly.' A few minutes later she ...
Feb 19, 1996
Kate & Lee Make Beautiful Music — Women's Day (Australia)
May 5, 1993
Cult lures Aussie stars — People (Australia)
Type: Press
Author(s):
Terry Bourke Source:
People (Australia) Kate Ceberano and Nicole Kidman join Scientology, the fastest-growing religion in the world - and one of the weirdest Showbiz types find religion - in a church founded by sci-fi writer by Terry Bourke Two showbiz babies are the latest celebrity recruits to the strange Scientology sect. And one is the centre of anger among Elvis Presley fans. The innocent babies know nothing of the controversial cult which will rule their lives - but their parents do. Partners Tom Cruise and ...
Jan 16, 1988
Scientology: the other side — The Weekend Australian
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