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AA Launches Call for Stories to Reach Incarcerated Alcoholics Across Australia

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  AA Launches Call for Stories to Reach Incarcerated Alcoholics Across Australia Sydney.  26 August, 2025 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Australia has announced a nationwide call for stories from members who have experienced incarceration or have been involved in carrying the AA message into correctional facilities. This initiative supports the creation of a powerful new publication: “AA … Continued

Volunteer Mentoring Delivers Proven Social and Economic Returns

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Melbourne, Australia – Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia today highlighted compelling new research showing that volunteer mentoring not only transforms young lives but also delivers strong economic returns for the community. CEO Mark Watt said the evidence is clear: structured, high-quality mentoring—built on clear targets, well-trained volunteers, and strong relationship support—produces outcomes that are both socially … Continued

This Spring, Aussies Refresh Backyards with Stylish Water Gardens

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Key Facts: 1.) One in three Australian homeowners planning garden upgrades intend to transition their outdoor spaces towards more low-maintenance, water-wise designs. 2.) Australia’s largest supplier of water garden equipment reports a surge in demand for pond kits and water features. As the warmer months approach, many Australians are refreshing their gardens and taking on … Continued

$12M OF NEW APPLIANCES FROM $1

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Key Facts: $12 million worth of brand new whitegoods and appliances to be sold nationwide via unreserved online auctions starting from $1. Major retailers are using auction platforms to clear excess warehouse stock accumulated during pandemic supply chain disruptions 11 auctions across Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Western Australia offering premium brand appliances with … Continued

SCO Film and Television Week Kicks Off — In Qingdao, Connecting the World through Cinema

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QINGDAO, China, Aug. 22, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– From August 22 to 31, the SCO Film and Television Week is held in Qingdao, Shandong Province. Hosted by China Media Group (CMG) and the Qingdao Municipal People’s Government, with support from the China Film Administration, the event is co-organized by China Media Group Mobile, CMG Shandong, Publicity Department of the Qingdao Municipal … Continued

Measuring Poverty in Australia:? Henderson’s Legacy and the Path Ahead

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Measuring Poverty in Australia:  Henderson’s Legacy and the Path Ahead  On Wednesday 27 August, the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) and the Melbourne Institute will host an event at Parliament House in Canberra to mark 50 years since the report of the Australian Government’s Commission of Inquiry into Poverty (the Henderson Inquiry).   The Hon. Tanya … Continued

11-year-old Singleton bull rider Sonny Heffernan to make history in Brisbane this Saturday with 50th ride

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Key Facts: PBR Caboolture Invitational Saturday August 30 at QSEC Gates Open at 4.30pm Junior Academy 5.00pm Main Event 7.00pm PBR | Monster Energy Tour Caboolture Invitational 11-year-old Singleton bull rider Sonny Heffernan to make history in Brisbane with 50th ride   From Singleton to Stardom: this young cowboy has his eye firmly on an Australian … Continued

Luck runs out for roulette-style video chat app placing Australian children at risk

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A popular roulette-style video chat app that matches strangers, including adults and children is the subject of eSafety’s first enforcement action under Australia’s Industry Codes and Standards. The OmeTV app, through its parent company ‘Bad Kitty’s Dad, LDA’, has received a formal warning from eSafety for alleged breaches of the Relevant Electronic Services (RES) industry standard. … Continued