CFA volunteers use 30yo trucks as Premier defends funding
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan defends $80M CFA funding amid volunteer fury over ageing fire trucks. As bushfires rage, crews face 40C heat in vehicles without aircon. Read the full story.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan defends $80M CFA funding amid volunteer fury over ageing fire trucks. As bushfires rage, crews face 40C heat in vehicles without aircon. Read the full story.
Adelaide's fruit bat colonies are devastated by extreme heat. Volunteers work tirelessly on rescues and rehabilitation, facing huge costs. Learn about the crisis and response.
Hunter SES crews faced their busiest year ever, responding to over 5000 incidents and 10,000 volunteer hours in 2025's severe storms and floods. Read about their heroic efforts.
Over 150 volunteers served a festive feast to up to 1200 people at the 25th Samaritans Christmas Lunch in Newcastle, providing vital community support during tough economic times.
Staff at Townsville University Hospital have transformed the children's ward into a winter wonderland, bringing festive joy to young patients and their families this holiday season.
As Perth faces a record-hot Christmas, thousands of emergency services volunteers are giving up family time to keep the community safe. Read their inspiring stories.
Vision Australia calls for Perth volunteers to provide short-term homes for working Seeing Eye Dogs. All expenses covered. Apply now to support the blind community.
Salvation Army volunteers in Townsville share touching stories from their charity gift-wrapping station, raising vital funds for local families in need this Christmas.
Over 240 vulnerable and homeless people in Newcastle enjoyed a festive Christmas lunch hosted by Soul Hub at NEX, supported by 60 volunteers and local partners. Read about the community spirit.
This International Volunteer Day, Australians are urged to move beyond gratitude and offer practical support to the community volunteers who are the backbone of our towns, especially as we face another high-risk summer season.
Katter's Australian Party launches legal action against David Crisafulli and LNP over advertisement comparing candidate to convicted criminal. Full details on the political battle.
Townsville candidate slams LNP's controversial campaign ad comparing him to disgraced former mayor. Read about the political battle heating up Queensland elections.
Hinchinbrook LNP candidate Renee Carr's campaign faces scrutiny after she referred to her party as the 'Country Party' during a radio interview. Read the full story.
The LNP is deploying multiple federal ministers to Hinchinbrook in a strategic campaign to win the marginal Queensland seat from Labor. Discover their election strategy.
Liberal National Party faces internal division over Cook MP Gavin King's controversial Facebook advertisement. Read about the political fallout and local reactions.
Townsville Men's Shed volunteers handcraft 500 memorial crosses for Anzac Day, honoring local servicemen. Community spirit shines through this heartfelt tribute.
NRL legend Johnathan Thurston joins LNP candidate to relive North Queensland Cowboys' historic 2015 premiership win. Discover the untold stories from that epic grand final.
Queensland LNP under fire for using taxpayer funds on Facebook ad defending man convicted of assaulting woman. Political controversy erupts over messaging priorities.
Townsville Labor candidate accused of verbally threatening LNP volunteer after initially denying incident. Video evidence contradicts original statement. Full details revealed.
LNP launches parliamentary attack on Katter's Australian Party candidate over previous Labor connections. Political tensions rise ahead of Queensland election.
The LNP faces controversy after bringing volunteers from outside Hinchinbrook for the by-election following local resistance. Discover how this strategy impacts voter sentiment.
LNP candidate for Hinchinbrook linked to company that underpaid workers $1.7 million. Read about the political implications and Fair Work investigation.
Queensland's LNP faces mounting pressure to deliver promised Cairns youth justice school as community leaders demand action on election commitment.
LNP candidate Wayde Chiesa vows to implement mandatory jail time for serious bail breaches in North Queensland, sparking debate about crime prevention and judicial reform.
Discover how Australian developers and tech professionals are using their coding skills to drive positive social change and tackle community challenges across the nation.
LNP candidate for Hinchinbrook pledges to introduce mandatory detention for juvenile offenders who breach bail conditions, sparking debate about youth crime solutions in Queensland.
The Australian Labor Party sounds alarm over LNP's energy strategy that prioritises coal expansion, potentially jeopardising the Great Barrier Reef's UNESCO World Heritage listing and Queensland's tourism industry.
Queensland's LNP leader David Crisafulli announces November 30 byelection date alongside candidate Scott Piper in bid to secure Hinchinbrook seat vacated by former MP Nick Dametto.
Discover how dedicated conservationists in Far North Queensland are protecting endangered sea turtles during nesting season through innovative monitoring programs and community engagement.