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Funding shortfall forces downsize of bronze tribute to first Melbourne Cup winner Archer
The memory of champion racehorse will not be forgotten but his statue won't quite make full scale as a dedicated country turf club member pushes on with a hometown tribute.
Community rallies for Snowy Mountains aged care home to re-open as assisted living facility
The Bombala community's success in raising $340,000 and securing a government grant will ensure an assisted living facility will reopen in early 2024 after the town lost its only aged care home.
Community raises funds for Port Macquarie man after shark attack
The 44-year-old suffered injuries to both legs during a "sustained and prolonged" attack.
When this teacher rode 12,000km around Australia, he didn't expect to help so many people
Bob Sheridan did not seek help to deal with the trauma of his childhood until he was in his 60s. When he decided to champion a cause dear to his heart, he did not imagine the impact it would have.
Locals of Lahaina band together to support recovery effort
Donation sites continue to establish themselves around the Island of Maui in an effort to provide critical supplies to survivors of the Lahaina wildfires.
Rob Bardon arrives in Tanzania after 8000km solo journey
The moment Rob Barton steps onto land after 3 months rowing from Carnarvon in Western Australia to Tanzania solo
Funding for Victorian youth counselling service providing more than 2,500 free session a year about to run out
The service says it could be forced to close its doors in a matter of week after missing out on state funding, with potentially "detrimental consequences" for clients. It's now turning to crowdfunding in a last-ditch effort to stay afloat.
More than $240k donated to Hunter Valley wedding bus crash victims and their families
A fundraiser to help those affected by the fatal bus crash in the NSW Hunter Valley raises an astonishing amount of money, as hundreds gather for a community vigil at the crash site.
Health minister praises 'phenomenal' work of frontline health staff who assisted after Hunter wedding bus crash
The NSW Health Minister says while frontline workers train for horrific scenarios like the crash that left 10 people dead on Sunday, those who responded to the incident will need ongoing support.
Mountaineer died of altitude sickness, tour operator says
The tour operator who guided Australian Jason Kennison up Mount Everest says he died of altitude sickness.
Mum recalls telling mountaineer son 'I'll always love you' before his death on Mount Everest
Jason Kennison's family has paid tribute to an "amazing son, amazing brother, amazing uncle" who "suddenly fell ill" while descending Mount Everest on Friday morning.
Australian who learned to walk again dies on Mount Everest fundraising climb
Australian man Jason Kennison dies while descending Mount Everest, a climb he had undertaken to raise money for Spinal Cord Injuries Australia.
Paraplegic man riding around Australia on wheelchair scooter for spinal rehab fundraiser
Thirty years ago, Bevan Kearsley had a motorbike crash that left him wheelchair-bound and paraplegic. He will arrive in Naracoorte tomorrow on a 66-day journey to raise money for a spinal rehabilitation centre.
Cancer survivor pays it forward after 'incredible' $100K gift
In return for being given $100,000 and "just unconditional love" during his childhood cancer treatment, Jacob Cooper has been returning the favour for other sick children.
Merewether High School's 2023 co-captain Sam Bloomfield has his mullet shaved.
Merewether High School's 2023 co-captain Sam Bloomfield has his mullet shaved.
Community rallies around family of toddler as he recovers from amputations after strep-A complications
Broken Hill residents have come together to support the latest fundraising effort for the family of Ryan Lines, with more than $140,000 raised through a variety of funding streams.
Michael's gone from drug addict to long-distance runner — now he's giving back
Michael Rowcroft nearly lost his life two years ago in a stabbing, but now he is planning to run more than 300 kilometres to raise money for the rehabilitation centre that helped turn his life around.
New Zealand launches global fundraiser for post-cyclone reconstruction
An international fundraising appeal is being launched to help pay for the massive reconstruction work needed after Cyclone Gabrielle tore across the country's North Island earlier this month.
Airport mishap leaves young boy's family 'devastated' by delay in life-saving transplant
Stem cells that were donated as a "last chance" for a six-year-old Queensland boy were left behind at an American airport this week.
South Australia's Turkish community unites in wake of earthquake
Far from the devastation, destruction, and heartache of the earthquake which has shaken Türkiye and Syria to its core, grief and love is encouraging people in South Australia's Riverland region to help.
Turkish and Syrian communities in Perth are fundraising to support victims
The task ahead is more complicated for Perth's small Syrian community, whose homeland has also been ravaged by civil war.
All-female surfboat crew celebrates 320km Bass Strait crossing
A team of surf-boat rowers has become the first all-female crew to cross notorious Bass Strait, breaking a world record while raising money and awareness for a worthy cause. Damian McIntyre reports.
Marilyn Monroe look-alikes take a plunge for cancer research
Hundreds of Marilyn Monroe look-a-likes have taken to the water at Adelaide's Brighton Beach in support of South Australians impacted by cancer.
Toddler to spend Christmas in hospital as infection causes cardiac arrest
One-year-old Ryan Line is making "small improvements" as he recovers from a Strep A infection that developed into septicaemia.
This Tassie connection has sparked more than $130,000 in donations for Ukraine
A friendship between a Tasmanian pastor and his Kyiv-based colleague has seen a staggering sum raised by generous Australians to help Ukrainians displaced by war.