Rare whale stranded in Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour saved, volunteer’s solo actions seen as heroic
People took to Facebook to remark on Lee’s valiant actions. “Wow, Shaun, great commitment…great job.. thank you’ while…
Denmark volunteers unite for coastal rehabilitation in wake of destructive tourist season
About 450 kilometres south of Perth on a remote stretch of pristine beach, 50 or so people spent…
Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg named 2026 Australian of the Year
Space engineer and astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been named Australian of the Year for 2026. Ms Bennell-Pegg, an…
Wildlife ACT calls for more volunteers as demand soars
Wombat poo is famously cube-shaped, but over the past few days Lindy Butcher has discovered it can come…
Mass whale stranding on Farewell Spit, call for volunteers to help creatures
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Aunty’s Free Feeds volunteers serving free meals from Palmerston car park
Every Saturday morning, 55-year-old Sally King happily makes the hour-long return trip from her home in Palmerston to…
Charities experience a spike in volunteering at Christmas, but they need year-round support
Charities are urging eager Christmas volunteers to spread their goodwill throughout the year, as they grapple with a…
New ACT law expands liability of institutions for the crimes of paedophiles
The ACT has become the first jurisdiction to pass legislation expanding the liability of churches, sporting groups and…
Mount Burr Swamp thriving after rehabilitation from farmland
Amid a dry year in South Australia’s South East, one place is giving conservationists some hope for the…
Retirees ‘give back’ by volunteering to help rebuild communities hit by disaster
Kerrie Bennett admits she does not do retirement well. From dawn until dusk, she runs a camp of…
Victoria’s two CFA large animal rescue units struggle to meet demand
When Mollie the horse got stuck inside a hay feeder at Beveridge, north of Melbourne, in May, owner…
Tennessee football star skips activities, status uncertain
Tennessee football fans are holding their breath every time Boo Carter is mentioned these days, and that’s unfortunate.…