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TAMWORTH LOCAL ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL’S WALAAYBAA RANGERS PROGRAM CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OF SUCCESS

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In March 2023, the Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council proudly launched the Walaaybaa Rangers program, marking a significant milestone in community-driven land management activities. Over the past year, the program has made significant strides in environmental conservation, cultural connection, employment opportunities and economic sustainability to the Tamworth community. Embodying a holistic approach to land stewardship, … Continued

Classrooms, evacuation centres, and social outings: the roles of Australian Red Cross volunteers

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Today, the start of National Volunteer Week, Australian Red Cross is celebrating the dedication of its 16,000 members and volunteers. Australian Red Cross Interim CEO Penny Harrison said the organisation is incredibly proud of the role its members and volunteers play tirelessly supporting their communities right across the country. “From their efforts before, during, and … Continued

Giving back brings rewards for Dementia Australia volunteers

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Volunteering for Dementia Australia gives Kerry McMahon and Tracey Fernley-Pearson the opportunity to use their experiences to support others who are impacted by dementia.   During National Volunteer Week (20-26 May), Dementia Australia is celebrating the more than 1400 volunteers who are currently engaged in making significant contribution to the not-for-profit organisation’s support of people … Continued

PIC OPP TODAY – Raelene Boyle, sporting icon

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16/05/2024 WHAT: Australian sporting icon Raelene Boyle is heading down to show her support for the breast cancer fundraiser Ride for Hayley at Robina Town Centre today at 11am, with the final day of the fundraiser being this Sunday. Gold Coast Suns player Darcy Macpherson will join in for a ride in his pink beanie, along … Continued

City lights up new precinct for Vivid Sydney

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A collaboration between the City of Sydney and Destination NSW will see the introduction of a new Vivid Music program for Vivid Sydney 2024 that will host a mix of local, national and international artists and performers.   Machine Hall, a former electrical substation on Clarence Street in the city centre, will host 10 events … Continued

$2 billion dollar commitment to communities

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The City of Sydney’s new budget directs $597 million in operational expenditure, grants and services over the next financial year and earmarks $2.2 billion for hundreds of major capital projects over next 10 years.   Last night Council unanimously endorsed the City’s draft 2024/25 budget and approved it for public exhibition and feedback.   Lord … Continued

Study shows 20 per cent of Australians are harmed by others’ drinking

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A new study published in Addiction journal shows around a fifth of adult Australians reported harm from the excessive drinking of people they know, and investigates its impacts on family, friends, and colleagues. The study, from across regional and metropolitan Australia, showed that women experienced more harm than men when they lived with – or … Continued