Carcoar community comes together to purchase local church
Community stories: 7 September 2021
The Blue Mountains village of Carcoar came together to purchase the local church as their community facility, with the help of an FRRR Fundraising Account.
From hall to hub of Coffin Bay community
Community stories eNews: 25 August 2021
At the southern tip of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, Coffin Bay is a small town of about 600 people. Known around the world for its fresh oysters and beautiful fishing spots, Coffin Bay is a...
Improving public perception of Moree Secondary College
Community stories eNews: 25 August 2021
Moree is a major agricultural centre in northern New South Wales, noted for its part in the Australian cotton-growing industry. Community workshops conducted by both Moree Secondary College and Moree...
Stanthorpe art event brings in thousands to fight social isolation
Community stories Disaster recovery stories eNews: 25 August 2021
The town of Stanthorpe, in Queensland is no stranger to hardship. After years of drought and bushfires, the community was already feeling the pressure when COVID-19 hit. Like many rural, remote, and regional...
Devonport Community Garden gets upgrade
Community stories eNews: 25 August 2021
In the last 12 years, the beloved community garden in Devonport, Tasmania has become a hub for local residents, where they come together for a range of activities. The garden is very popular among volunteers,...
Make a Difference – Port Macquarie
Community stories Disaster recovery stories: 17 August 2021
Support needed now more than ever for communities hit by multiple disasters Port Macquarie, on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, is just one of many towns reeling from the effects of cumulative...
In Focus: Border Trust
Community stories: 29 July 2021
In June 2021, FRRR staff had the privilege of listening to a presentation by Glenys Atkins, Executive Officer of Border Trust. The story below captures some key highlights of that presentation. Border...
Draft strengthens connections in Winton
Community stories: 27 July 2021
A $20,000 Tackling Times Together grant allowed the Diamantina Rodeo and Campdraft Association to go ahead with their annual Draft and bring people together, covering most of the major costs associated with the event, which otherwise may not have gone ahead.
Canteen upgrade brings NT community together
Community stories: 27 July 2021
A grant from FRRR was the catalyst for a full upgrade of the Harts Range Amateur Race Club canteen facilities. Run by the Isolated Children’s and Parents Association, the canteen is used for Central Land Council meetings, consultations and community events, but was in much need of repair.
Strengthening locals’ connections to native flora in the Kinglake Ranges
Community stories: 27 July 2021
In the 12 years since the 2009 Bushfires, almost half of the residents of Kinglake are new to the area. So the work of Kinglake Landcare Group is important in helping to improve the new residents’ understanding...
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