Community linked to Melbourne's Olympic legacy in fight to save their pool
By Margaret Paul
Residents in Heidelberg West are fighting for their local pool, with Banyule council to vote next week on whether to de-commission it. The council is proposing to build a library and other public facilities in its place, but residents won't give up without a fight.
Land council board member quits, goes to police after heated meeting
By Micaela Hambrett
One of the largest local Aboriginal land councils in NSW has initiated a review into its governance as it battles allegations of nepotism and intimidation.
#Governance #Aboriginal #GovernmentFunding #CommunityOrganisations #RegulatoryAuthorities #MicaelaHambrett
Soccer strengthening cultural ties as Top End hosts Timor-Leste
By Anzaya Karim
Timor-Leste representatives say the national soccer team's victory in an Asian Cup qualifier in Darwin isn't just about boosting its chances in the competition, but is also a powerful showcase of culture and community.
#Soccer #CulturalIdentity #CommunityOrganisations #AnzayaKarim
Country pub is a 'chameleon venue' championing live music and the arts
By Rachael Lucas
This little pub is growing a big reputation as a popular live music venue in regional Victoria. Facing financial breaking point, it survived by calling out for community subscribers, who pay an annual membership fee.
#RegionalCommunities #Music #PubsTavernsandBars #CommunityOrganisations #SmallBusinesses #RachaelLucas
Friendships forged in the outback at 'child-like' weekends of pottery
By Katherine Spackman
For about 30 years, the owner of a remote station in New South Wales has opened her gates to welcome potters from near and far.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-14/desert-potters-pass-on-ancient-firing-skills/105403990
#Ceramic #RuralandRemoteCommunities #Friendship #CommunityOrganisations #VisualArt #KatherineSpackman
Friendships forged in the outback at 'child-like' weekends of pottery
By Katherine Spackman
For about 30 years, the owner of a remote station in New South Wales has opened her gates to welcome potters from near and far.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-14/desert-potters-pass-on-ancient-firing-skills/105403990
#Ceramic #RuralandRemoteCommunities #Friendship #CommunityOrganisations #VisualArt #KatherineSpackman
Friendships forged in the outback at 'child-like' weekends of pottery
By Katherine Spackman
For about 30 years, the owner of a remote station in New South Wales has opened her gates to welcome potters from near and far.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-14/desert-potters-pass-on-ancient-firing-skills/105403990
#Ceramic #RuralandRemoteCommunities #Friendship #CommunityOrganisations #VisualArt #KatherineSpackman
ABC News: Disability advocacy service in administration as 'urgent' assessment underway https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-25/sa-disability-rights-advocacy-service-in-administration/105089826 #CommunityOrganisations #PeopleWithDisability #GovernmentFunding #Disabilities #Disability #NDIS
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Tourism providers 'missing out' by not catering for disability https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-27/accessible-tourism-good-for-people-disability-business-and-towns/104803164 #Diversity,EquityandInclusion #CommunityOrganisations #PeopleWithDisability #RegionalCommunities #BeachTravel #OlderPeople #Inclusion
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Women have always been under-represented in sport. The disparity for those with a disability is even wider https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-09/rebecca-evans-women-with-disabilities-under-represented-in-sport/103071832
#CommunityOrganisations #GenderDiscrimination #SportsOrganisations #Disabilities #Sport #Women
Yarn bombing burst helps lift spirits in this tight-knit community https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-04/mungindi-yarn-bombing/101725490 #news #CommunityOrganisations #MentalHealth #Floods
Ethan almost didn't have a schoolies experience. This program is ensuring teens living with a disability can join the celebrations https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-01/disability-schoolies-young-teens-celebration-graduation/101714942 #news #CommunityOrganisations #Disabilities #Schools
