First WA Community Food Centre Planned for Balga
Vinnies plans to build WA's first Community Food Centre in Balga, providing free meals, workshops, and support services to combat food insecurity. A new approach to community support.
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Palm Island gets $30M cyclone shelter after 30-year wait
After three decades of advocacy, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council secures $30 million for a long-awaited cyclone shelter, providing safety for 4,000 residents during extreme weather events.
New Veteran Support Centre Opens in Townsville
Townsville's new Wounded Heroes veteran support centre officially opened on Remembrance Day, welcoming dozens of veterans and community members to its dedicated facility.
Illawarra Convoy 2025 Raises Millions for Community
Thousands lined the M1 to cheer the 2025 Illawarra Convoy, a massive truck procession that has raised over $27 million since 2005 for families facing life-threatening illnesses.
St Albans Park's Nita Sheridan remembered
Beloved Geelong resident Nita Sheridan of St Albans Park is remembered for her infectious humour and lifelong friendships. A celebration of her remarkable 94 years.
Lone Pine planted at Ocean Reef Marina as memorial
A living memorial to Australian servicemen and women, a Gallipoli-descended Lone Pine, has been planted at Ocean Reef Marina for Remembrance Day 2025. Discover this powerful symbol of peace.
Council denies Helensburgh apartment block rumours
Wollongong City Council has officially denied social media rumours about apartments replacing the Helensburgh Community Centre, confirming plans for a new facility by 2028.
103-Year-Old WWII Vet Commemorates Remembrance Day
103-year-old Reg 'Swannie' Swanborough, who enlisted at just 15, joined fellow WWII veterans at Adelaide's West Terrace Cemetery for Remembrance Day 2025. Witness living history.
Remembrance Day 2024: Honouring Australia's Fallen
As Remembrance Day approaches, we reflect on the sacrifices made by Australian service members and why their legacy remains crucial today. Join us in remembering.
Cairns College Joins RSL Remembrance Day Art Project
St Andrews Catholic College students create powerful artworks for RSL Queensland's Remembrance Day initiative, honouring veterans through creative expression. Discover how youth engage with military history.
Far North Veterans Share Remembrance Day Stories
Far North Queensland veterans and community members gathered for emotional Remembrance Day ceremonies, sharing powerful stories of service and sacrifice to honor fallen heroes.
Hundreds Honour Fallen at Kings Park Remembrance Day
Hundreds gathered at Perth's Kings Park for the Remembrance Day service, honouring 107 years since the WWI armistice. A sea of red poppies covered the memorial as dignitaries and veterans paid their respects.
Remembrance Day 2025: Honouring Service and Sacrifice
As Australia prepares to mark Remembrance Day on November 11, 2025, we explore the enduring legacy of the Furner brothers and the growing public engagement with commemorative services. Join the nation in remembering.
Newcastle marks Remembrance Day with solemn ceremonies
Newcastle residents gathered at Civic Park to honour fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day. Kerry Nash shares her family's multi-generational sacrifice story in emotional tribute.
Townsville's Emotional Remembrance Day Ceremony
Townsville honours its fallen soldiers in a moving Remembrance Day ceremony at Jezzine Barracks. Community gathers to pay respects and remember the ultimate sacrifice.
Help Identify Hunter's Lost WWI Soldiers
Hunter families are urged to help identify local WWI soldiers missing since the 1916 Battle of Fromelles. DNA testing could solve this 109-year-old mystery ahead of Remembrance Day.
WA WWII Veterans Reflect for Remembrance Day 2025
Western Australian WWII veterans gather for Remembrance Day 2025, sharing powerful memories and reflections. Discover their stories of service and sacrifice.
Ferny Creek Cricket Club's Tributes For Ben Austin
A Melbourne cricket community rallies around the family of teenage cricketer Ben Austin, creating touching gestures to honour his memory after his sudden passing.
Serial fraudster sentenced for Aboriginal community scam
Notorious conman Craig Dale faces justice after swindling a vulnerable remote Aboriginal community recovering from devastating floods. Discover the shocking details of his elaborate scam and the court's final verdict.
Sleapys Foundation Cricket Cup Debuts in Newcastle
Newcastle hosts the inaugural Sleapys Foundation Cricket Cup, bringing together local clubs for a groundbreaking tournament supporting youth mental health awareness and services across the Hunter region.
Northern NSW Football freezes 2026 registration fees
Football Northern NSW announces fee freeze for 2026 season, providing financial relief to clubs and players across the region while maintaining quality programs.
Ocean Grove Library flooded in severe weather event
Heavy rainfall has caused significant flooding at Ocean Grove Library, forcing its temporary closure and damaging books and equipment. The community rallies as staff assess the extensive water damage.
99yo Perth JP retires after 45 years service
Ian Goyder, one of Perth's most beloved community figures, has officially retired from his role as Justice of the Peace at age 99, concluding an incredible 45-year journey of voluntary service that touched thousands of lives across Western Australia.
Greyhound races fuel brain cancer research funds
Maitland Greyhound Stadium's charity race day delivers significant boost to Mark Hughes Foundation, supporting crucial brain cancer research and patient care across Australia.
John Farragher: Greyhound Industry Legend Remembered
The Australian greyhound industry mourns the passing of John Farragher, a respected trainer and beloved figure remembered for his integrity, mentorship and profound contributions to the sport.
Townsville Drum Circle's 25th Anniversary Celebration
Discover how Townsville's iconic Full Moon Drum Circle has been bringing communities together for a quarter century with mesmerising rhythms under the stars.
Name Townsville's New AFL Club - Make History
Townsville's groundbreaking AFL team needs an identity, and the community holds the power to name it. This is your opportunity to shape North Queensland's newest sporting legacy.
Canberra Cannons' Surprising Legacy in Local Football
Discover how Canberra's basketball heritage is unexpectedly transforming the beautiful game in Gungahlin, creating a sporting legacy that crosses boundaries.
Lara RSL's 96km walk raises thousands for veterans
A determined team from Lara RSL has completed an epic 96km walk, raising thousands of dollars to support mental health services for Australian veterans in need.
Geelong man fined while caring for dying wife
A Geelong man caring for his terminally ill wife has been hit with an 'inhumane' parking fine, sparking outrage and calls for council compassion reform.
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