What is Trump's Board of Peace and why could it be a threat to the UN?
By Bridget Rollason
Donald Trump appears to be trying to build his own international peacekeeping body, which he calls the "Board of Peace". Here's why experts think it might attempt to rival the UN.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-20/what-is-donald-trump-s-board-of-peace/106247750
#WorldPolitics #UnrestConflictandWar #CommunityOrganisations #BridgetRollason
The unusual garden that smells of coconut and shark curry
By Emily Anderson
In the heart of north Queensland, Ukrainians, Fijians, Zimbabweans and Koreans gather in the dirt to help each other grow vegetables.
#Gardening #Multiculturalism #LocalFoodSystems #CommunityOrganisations #EmilyAnderson
Country town unites to support humble volunteer rubbish collector
By Mark Bennett and Eliza Kavanagh
Michael Filby has been cleaning up a remote stretch of highway on WA's south coast off his own bat for 20 years. Now community members want to raise money to help him in his self-funded mission.
#Volunteering #CommunityOrganisations #RegionalCommunities #HumanInterest #MarkBennett #ElizaKavanagh
Return of the flying fish lures tourists to seafood capital
By Jodie Hamilton, Emma Pedler, and Brooke Neindorf
Port Lincoln's world-famous Tunarama Festival has returned to the South Australian event calendar, with thousands of people lining the streets to celebrate the seafood industry.
#CarnivalsandFestivals #CommunityandMulticulturalFestivals #RecreationalFishing #FishingandAquacultureIndustry #CommunityOrganisations #RegionalCommunities #TourismandLeisureIndustry #JodieHamilton #EmmaPedler # #BrookeNeindorf
Tourists triple the population of this coastal town, and some never leave
By Nandini Dhir and Jasmine Hines
Former professional surfers and board makers have chosen this small coastal paradise as their home, but with smaller waves, what makes it so special?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-18/agnes-water-surfing-culture/106078546
#Surfing #CommunityOrganisations #TravelandTourism #NandiniDhir #JasmineHines
One woman's mission to heal a mining town in crisis
By Victoria Pengilley
It started as a Facebook page and now it is a vital charity. Here is how this group run by grandmothers is fighting loneliness in the NSW Blue Mountains.
#CommunityOrganisations #CommunityEducation #SocialProblems #MentalHealth #VictoriaPengilley
'Significant' impact for community bands as funding applications rejected
By Rhiannon Soliman-Marron
Wollongong’s collective of brass and wind bands have been putting on a show for locals for almost a century, but it is one of dozens of community bands across the state that faces an uncertain future due to a recent loss of funding.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-11/nsw-community-bands-lose-government-funding/106196730
#BandsandArtists #Music #StateandTerritoryGovernment #CommunityOrganisations #RhiannonSolimanMarron
Nature's distressing struggle for life against plastics tsunami
By Mietta Adams and Alistair Bates
A beach on a remote island, and home to nesting turtles, is annually overwhelmed by tonnes of plastic garbage. Christmas Island is doing what it can to help stem the never-ending tide of pollution.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-10/christmas-island-turtles-battle-plastic-pollution/106092234
#Oceans #Pollution #EnvironmentalHealth #PlasticsPolymersandRubberManufacturing #Art #CommunityOrganisations #EnvironmentalImpact #EnvironmentallySustainableBusiness #Animals #EndangeredandProtectedSpecies #MiettaAdams #AlistairBates
Secret documents reveal NT clubs' pokies profits staying in-house
By Jason Walls
Previously secret documents released under Freedom of Information laws have revealed how the Northern Territory's pokies clubs' community contributions are really being spent.
#Gambling #Addictions #CommunityOrganisations #Veterans #JasonWalls
In a bold move for me, I posted on NextDoor explaining what I'm building and asking for feedback.
Honestly, great decision - we figured out a couple of basic issues, I got some insight into how people may use it, and have had lovely feedback on the idea, and comments saying it's very easy to use. Surprised and thrilled tbh.
Committing to keeping NextDoor updated every Sunday 🌼
https://folkestonehythecommunitydirectory.netlify.app/
#BuildInPublic #community #dev #communityorganisations #kent
A key part of this project is separating out organisations, locations and services.
They're often used interchangeably, and it makes it hard to understand what's happening.
Example: this repair cafe is organised by a local branch of The Repair Cafe Foundation and a local org, Sunflower House. The event happens at 1 of 2 locations operated by Sunflower House - this one is also called Sunflower House.
https://folkestonehythecommunitydirectory.netlify.app/
#BuildInPublic #communityorganisations #dev #data #repaircafe
'A laughing stock': Elder and MDAS ex-board member calls for government intervention
By Tyrone Dalton
A former director of an embattled Aboriginal organisation says the vote that removed her was fair and legitimate, and has asked the state government to intervene amid calls to re-run the vote.
#CommunityOrganisations #IndigenousPolicy #RegionalCommunities #TyroneDalton
'More than just tea and scones': Why young members are joining city's CWA
By Isabella Ross
More young women are joining the Country Women's Association's city branches, with a passion for jams and scones along with social connection and purpose.
#CommunityOrganisations #RuralandRemoteCommunities #Women #HumanInterest #IsabellaRoss
'Trashy' trio of retirees receive top community cleaning award
By Bransen Gibson
Armed with gloves, bags, buckets and tongs, a trio of passionate rubbish removalists have picked up an award in this regional Western Australia town.
#RecyclingandWasteManagement #CommunityOrganisations #Pollution #HumanInterest #BransenGibson
Regional Victorian cricket clubs are batting above average for female participation
By Madeleine Stuchbery and Zaida Glibanovic
More women of all ages are signing up to play cricket in regional Victoria.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-26/country-womens-cricket-victoria-batswomen-bowlers/105904124
#WomensNationalCricketLeague #Cricket #CommunityOrganisations #MadeleineStuchbery #ZaidaGlibanovic
Feeding the hungry in the car park of a suburban swimming pool
By Sam Parry
For almost six years, Aunty's Free Feeds has been serving home-cooked meals to anybody who needs them from a pop-up buffet in the car park of a swimming pool.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-26/feeding-the-hungry-food-insecurity-nt-australia/106168364
#CostofLiving #Volunteering #CommunityOrganisations #Charities #SamParry
Celebrating with chosen family and local community quells holiday blues
By Gemma Ferguson
Despite our screens being filled with images of happy families celebrating Christmas, some feel the festive season is lonelier than ever.
#Friendship #Christmas #SocialProblems #Charities #CommunityOrganisations #CostofLiving #GemmaFerguson
Barb dedicated her life to The Rock. Now The Rock is returning the favour
By Jess Scully
After giving to her community for decades, Barb's town is now working hard so people like her never have to leave for necessities.
#RegionalCommunities #HumanInterest #CommunityOrganisations #Family #LocalGovernment #JessScully
Outback bike program celebrates four years of teaching the next generation
By Chris Murrkarany Fitzpatrick
An Alice Springs teenager who grew up with cycling program Bikes Mwerre is now sharing his knowledge with the next generation. It's a full-circle moment for the outback program built on pride, skills and belonging.
#CommunityEducation #OutdoorRecreationalActivities #RuralandRemoteCommunities #RegionalCommunities #CommunityOrganisations #CrimePrevention #IndigenousAustralians #MountainBiking #SocialMedia #HumanInterest #Teenagers #Children #ChrisMurrkaranyFitzpatrick
Pony brings Christmas cheer to aged care home
By Danielle Pope
A Welsh Shetland cross pony is spreading festive cheer — and stirring memories — during visits to an aged care home in eastern Victoria.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-19/polly-pony-sale-aged-care-home/106123742
