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RESEARCH REVEALS 1 IN 10 PRIMARY AGED CHILDREN HAVE NEVER ATTENDED SWIMMING LESSONS – CALL FOR SUMMER ENROLMENTS

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Key Facts: The National Drowning Report 2025, published by Royal Life Saving Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia, identified 357 drowning deaths in the past year, which was 27% higher than the 10-year average.Drowning rates doubled for those living in the most disadvantaged areas and nearly tripled in regional and remote areas compared to major … Continued

Six months on, community unite for missing father Denny Smith

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Denny was last seen six months ago. Today, his family is still navigating the unseen emotional and financial toll of a missing loved one. BUDGEWOI, AUSTRALIA, 25 October 2025 On 2 April 2025, 40-year-old Denny Smith went missing from Budgewoi on the NSW Central Coast. Six months on, the family of the much-loved father of five … Continued

Rabo Community Hub Program recipients announced – 12 rural community hubs to receive $10k to improve facilities

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Twelve rural community hubs across Australia have been selected to receive $10,000 each to upgrade their facilities – as the recipients of Rabobank’s 2025 Community Hub Program funding.   The program – which ran throughout August – was open to all local rural halls and community centres across the country and attracted almost 300 entries. … Continued

Return and Earn is even more convenient in Cowra

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Key Facts: The Z Power Cowra Return and Earn machine is at 120 Taragala Street, Cowra It is open daily from 7.00 am to 10.00 pm Cowra residents have even more locations to recycle their bottles, cans and cartons with the opening of a new Return and Earn machine. The Z Power Cowra Return and … Continued

Willoughby honours volunteer pioneer Mrs Kay Tang

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One of Willoughby’s longest-serving volunteers, Mrs Kay Tang, has retired at the age of 96 after 28 years of dedicated service at the MOSAIC Multicultural Centre.   Volunteering lies at the heart of community life in Willoughby, fostering connection, cultural understanding and resilience. Mrs Tang has exemplified these values throughout her decades of service. Mayor … Continued

Artists wanted to turn Sydney into a canvas

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The City of Sydney invites local artists, curators and other creatives to pitch ideas for one of Sydney’s best temporary art programs.   Art & About Sydney elevates temporary art installations and performances in public and unusual spaces that bring thousands of visitors into the city each year.   In 2026, the program will take … Continued

VISION AUSTRALIA’S CAROLS BY CANDELIGHT CELEBRATES 88 YEARS OF CHRISTMAS MAGIC

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MEDIA RELEASE                                                                                              Tickets go on sale this Friday for Melbourne’s iconic Christmas event   This Friday October 10, carollers from across the state can purchase tickets to this year’s Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight, presented by AAMI.   Held at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, the event will play host to … Continued