WA volunteers sacrifice Christmas to help others
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.
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.
Volunteers have discovered a phone and a makeshift shelter believed to belong to Celine Cremer, missing in Tasmania since 2023. Police are now joining the search effort.
Far North Queensland firefighters remain on high alert as extreme heatwave conditions fuel dangerous vegetation fires across the region. Stay informed about fire safety.
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.
Geelong firefighters warn a proposed land sale threatens community safety by blocking emergency access. Learn why they're fighting to protect residents.
A volunteer marshal was hospitalised after a high-powered BMW lost control during a drag race at Geelong's Revival Motoring Festival. Witnesses describe the dramatic incident that's sparked safety reviews.
A dedicated volunteer was rushed to hospital after a BMW crashed during the Geelong Revival Festival. Emergency services responded to the dramatic incident at Eastern Beach.
Bedford resident Tina Baldwin, 76, is named Lifeline Australia's Volunteer of the Year after 41 years and 33,000 crisis calls. Discover her heartfelt journey.
South Australian firefighter Peter Curtis tragically died in a crash at a dangerous Adelaide intersection. Learn about the community's response and safety concerns.
An Australian traveller discovers profound joy and humility volunteering at a rural Ugandan primary school. Her story reveals the power of simple human connection and the universal hunger for learning.
Margaret Teal, 95, receives life membership for 35 years of volunteer service with Marine Rescue NSW, recognised as one of the service's longest-serving members.
Prabesh Paudel receives his second consecutive Newcastle Volunteer Award for outstanding community service. Discover his inspirational journey from Nepal to becoming a Hunter leader.
Townsville Labor candidate accused of verbally threatening LNP volunteer after initially denying incident. Video evidence contradicts original statement. Full details revealed.
Former firefighter John Marsh's experience reveals the immense pressure facing firefighters. Discover why they deserve more than just gratitude and what real support looks like.
Prabesh Paudel receives his second consecutive Newcastle Volunteer Award for outstanding community service and inspiring immigrant success story. Discover his remarkable journey from Nepal to Newcastle.
Discover how the Disabled Surfers Association created life-changing ocean experiences for 50 people with disabilities with help from 150 volunteers at Mollymook beach.
Fire and Rescue NSW crews are battling a significant bushfire in Gateshead. The blaze broke out near Willow Road, with the western front being monitored by aircraft. Read the latest updates.
West Australian firefighters are turning up the heat for a great cause, launching their 2025 fundraising calendar to support the Perth Children's Hospital Foundation and bring smiles to young patients.
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.
Discover how dedicated volunteers across Australia are preserving the memory of fallen service personnel through the timeless tradition of poppy distribution ahead of Remembrance Day 2025.
Western Australia's firefighters union has knocked back the state government's latest wage proposal, calling the offer 'disappointing' as industrial tensions escalate.
The Geelong community mourns the sudden loss of Craig Muller, a dedicated CFA volunteer and beloved father from Bannockburn, remembered for his selfless service and unwavering commitment to his family.