Councilor Laura Bellis says she believes a moment of silence would help ensure everyone feels welcome at meetings while still providing time for prayer.

Local authorities can participate in the practice of prayer before meetings, but it is at the chair's discretion. Opposing councillor Steve Hastings said he was "disgusted" the decision had gone ...

A Greens politician has called for one of Australia's biggest councils to drop the 'inappropriate' tradition of praying before ... the opening prayer from monthly council meetings, a long-held ...