Communities

Thousands of locals packed the Bondi beachfront for an emotional paddle-out in honour of the victims of Sunday's terror attack.

Mark Mitchell is known for bringing the fun to rubbish collection, donning different outfits and inspiring youngsters to follow in his footsteps. But this week is his final run.

Residents share their messages of hope from Bondi following the devastating terror attacks on Sunday.

Some London residents share mixed feelings about Australia’s new social media restrictions for people under 16.

Santa Claus had a busy weekend in Alice Springs, with three community events celebrating the festive season.

Pesky seagulls snatching food from unsuspecting members of the public has spurred a Melbourne council to start canine patrols of Federation Square.

Kutti Beach in Sydney's east had previously allowed dogs on leash but Woollahra Council then decided to ban dogs altogether for "safety and hygiene" concerns following a committee report.

By the end of this week, Tasmania will know whether or not Hobart will have a new AFL stadium. Many Tasmanians are still making up their own minds about whether they support it or not.

From potential gridlock to an "immersive" viewing experience, let's set aside the politics — just for a moment — and look at what planning documents tell us about the building at the heart of Tasmania's fiery stadium debate.

A road rage attack in which a motorcyclist rode a P-plater's bonnet all the way to a police station costs him his licence for eight months.

International students are grappling with Australia's high cost of living, and experts warn there are no quick fixes to their financial stress. 

Teenager Mira Mohan, and Francee and Carolyn, both in their 60s, are changing the face of weightlifting, showing it is a sport for women at any stage of life.

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, support groups urge Chinese women to get screened for breast cancer, as doctors highlight how the disease impacts this cohort differently.

The farmers turned small town publicans.

A new Aged Care Act comes into effect in November, but some question if the act will meaningfully address service gaps for culturally and linguistically diverse communities. 

WA's bustling port city of Fremantle is changing, and in between a swathe of redevelopment stands a persistent, dedicated and vocal group experiencing some mixed results — the skateboarding community.

Vulnerable people reliant on the support of Neighbourhood Houses to live plead for increased funding from the Victorian government. 

Being one of Australia’s most remote and disadvantaged communities, Aurukun’s grocery prices are some of the highest in the country. 

The dekotora, large decorated trucks covered in colour and bright lights, were once a common sight across Japan. Now they are fighting for survival.

Here's your quick pocket guide on daylight saving as Australia comes into the warmer months.