A Sydney family faced distress when council rangers removed their disabled son's inflatable pool on Australia Day, but have since been overwhelmed by nationwide support and offers of help.
Vicky Young of Dandelions WA leads the recipients of Stirling's 2026 Community Citizen Awards, recognised for her charity work supporting vulnerable people across Western Australia.
Local heroes across Perth's northern suburbs have been recognised at Australia Day ceremonies, with citizens of the year and award winners celebrated for their outstanding community contributions.
Newcastle has celebrated its 2026 Citizens of the Year, recognising individuals and a community group for their exceptional contributions to supporting vulnerable residents, promoting women's cricket, and aiding cancer patients and refugees.
The Shire of Murray honoured 33 new citizens and announced winners of the 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards during Australia Day celebrations at Edenvale Heritage Precinct.
Frank Nucifora has been awarded the Burdekin Citizen of the Year honour, recognising his decades of dedicated community service and contributions to the local region.
The Pyjama Foundation is making an urgent call for volunteers in Cairns to mentor children in the care system, aiming to provide stability and educational support through its Love of Learning Program.
A Bunbury mother and her disabled son are reclaiming their home thanks to local volunteers who cleaned up extensive damage caused by squatters occupying the property for over two years.
The City of Cockburn has recognised outstanding community contributors in its annual Australia Day citizen awards, celebrating individuals and groups making a difference in health, youth advocacy, marine rescue, and food security.
A March for Australia event in Cairns saw a significant crowd gather to rally, highlighting local engagement with national issues in Far North Queensland.
Hazara refugee Asif Sultani, who arrived in Maitland with only a rubbish bag, delivered a moving speech at the Australia Day ceremony, celebrating multiculturalism and community spirit.
Emeritus Professor Lyn Beazley AO, John Stone, Millie Penman and the Backpack Buddies Program were recognised for their outstanding contributions to the Mandurah community at the Australia Day awards.
The Hinchinbrook region celebrated Australia Day by honouring local community heroes with awards recognising their selfless contributions and dedication to improving the area.
A dedicated foster carer from Townsville has been recognised with the prestigious Citizen of the Year award at the city's Australia Day celebrations for her exceptional commitment to children in need.
Three Illawarra emergency service veterans with lifelong dedication have been recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours list for their exceptional contributions to community safety.
A late Cairns paramedic and community pioneer has been posthumously honoured for decades of dedicated service, leaving a lasting legacy in emergency care and local support.
Townsville resident Nick Attam has been recognised with a top honour for his outstanding community service, transforming from a newcomer to a local champion.
Outstanding community leaders and dedicated volunteers from Geelong have been formally recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours list, highlighting their significant contributions to local society.
Geelong's CFA volunteers are facing burnout and declining numbers due to severe funding cuts, threatening emergency response capabilities in the region.
Illawarra locals have been recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours list with OAM medals for decades of volunteer work across veterans' welfare, education, emergency services, and youth support.
The Hunter region celebrates its 2026 Australia Day honours recipients, including former Knights player Mark Hughes, Antarctic explorer Dr John Manning, and trauma nurse Kate King.
Nedd Brockmann, the 2026 Young Australian of the Year, ran across Australia to raise millions for homelessness, sparking a national conversation on this critical issue.
Griffith mourns John Needham, former owner of Mountain Creek Wholefoods, who passed away suddenly. Remembered for his community spirit and dedication to healthy living.
Eight-year-old Scout Darcy Uttley from Googong has been honoured as the Australia Day Hero 2026 Young Person of the Year for raising funds to provide Backpack Beds for homeless individuals in his community.
The Premier has called for a national day of mourning to honour the victims of the Bondi tragedy, urging Australians to reflect on community resilience and support.
A Canberra police officer gave a final handshake to four-year-old Osal Mayur Pokhrel, who dreamed of being a policeman, as his family and community mourned his tragic death in a moving farewell attended by hundreds.
A moving farewell was held for four-year-old Osal Mayur Pokhrel, who died in a tragic crash at Mawson shops. His mother shared a touching story of a police officer's final handshake, honouring the boy's dream to become an officer.
Multiple homes and vehicles in Torquay have been damaged in a spate of egg and water bomb attacks, with police investigating the incidents as acts of vandalism.
A Cairns rabbi is encouraging the community to perform 15 acts of kindness in memory of the victims of the Bondi Junction terror attack, promoting unity and compassion.
The Bhutanese community in Canberra has come together in a Buddhist temple in Dickson to offer prayers and support for the family of four-year-old Osal Mayur Pokhrel, who died in a tragic accident.