Preserving Waikerie’s cinematic past
Community stories: 26 February 2021
Small towns need dedicated people to preserve their history, and with technology moving the way it is, a certain degree of upkeep is required or stories may be lost forever. In the small South Australian...
Loco restoration restores key tourism attraction in Injune
Community stories: 26 February 2021
Many regional centres have discovered the value of heritage as a factor in tourism development. Cultural and historical attractions not only bring in income to the region, but give the local population...
Rural Health Tasmania tackles mental health head on
Community stories: 26 February 2021
Where’s Your Head @? is a one day event – a music festival with benefits – aimed at youth in the Circular Head area of Tasmania. It was brought to life by a number of groups invested in the wellbeing...
Maintenance work keeps community hub alive in Baryulgil
Community stories: 16 February 2021
Nestled in the heart of the bush, halfway between Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour in NSW, lies the rural community of Baryulgil. In the heart of Baryulgil is the Community Hall, located in the town...
New technology helps Clarence Landcare stay connected
Community stories: 16 February 2021
Clarence Landcare is located in regional NSW. Their mission is to promote sustainable land, agriculture, water, vegetation and biodiversity management practices and principles to their local...
CRASHENDO! Bairnsdale beats the blues
Community stories: 28 January 2021
Unlike most other youth music programs, CRASHENDO! Bairnsdale is not only about the tunes. Modelled after Venezuela's National System of Youth and Children's Orchestras and Choirs El Sistema Global, CRASHENDO!...
Safe sheltered play at Coragulac Kindergarten
Community stories: 28 January 2021
For the residents of Coragulac and its surrounding communities, having access to excellent early childhood education with the right facilities is a top priority for local families. The Coragulac...
Gwalla railway mural and art trail enhancements
Community stories: 28 January 2021
The need for the diversification of industry has been well known to the Northampton community for many years, given the heavy reliance on agriculture. Drought and unpredictable seasons have seen the withdrawal...
A dino-mite upgrade for the Eromanga Natural History Museum
Community stories: 28 January 2021
Located 1,000 km from Brisbane in the southwest of Queensland, Eromanga has a big claim to fame. The rural town, hidden deep in the outback of Australia, may only be 119 residents – but the biggest...
Learning the love of literacy
Community stories: 11 January 2021
Daylesford is around 105 km north west of Melbourne. Like any small town, some children struggle with certain aspects of their learning, which can have a significant impact on their mental health and...
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