As households across the world sit down to enjoy a festive feast, Faye Taylor revels in knowing 500 of her traditional Christmas cakes are bringing enjoyment and helping raise funds for people in need.
Barb dedicated her life to The Rock. Now The Rock is returning the favour
After giving to her community for decades, Barb's town is now working hard so people like her never have to leave for necessities.
'Amazing' early Christmas present for outback NSW graziers following rain
The heavy rainfall is welcomed by graziers and follows months of dry conditions in the state's far-west, with hot temperatures and wind battering the land.
Border communities wait to fill cross-border commissioner vacuum
Towns, like Goondiwindi on the Queensland-New South Wales border, wait to see who will replace the late Ian Leavers in the role of cross-border commissioner and continue his work.
When Helen's late mum became lost or forgetful, her community helped
The small Victorian town of Ouyen, 440 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, is known for its grain and sheep farms, but also for being "dementia friendly".
Photographer snaps 'unreal' rainbow of colours of WA salt lakes
For photographer Scott Jon McCook, seeing the unique salt lakes of WA's Wheatbelt from the air was so captivating it started a five-year passion project.
Outback bike program celebrates four years of teaching the next generation
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.
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The tai chi teacher Ballarat refused to lose has finally won his fight
Jack Yang's immigration lawyer said his chances of staying in Australia were "nearly zero," but Ballarat's tai chi community had other plans.
Mail sorting on vacant block leaves residents getting bills weeks late
Residents of a popular north Queensland suburb say they are receiving bills and overdue notices on the same day.
The fight to save Australia's disappearing beaches
Most Australians live by the beach, but the coastline we have built our lives around is disappearing before our eyes.
Regional town's residents 'at breaking point' amid end-of-year crime spike
The crime rate spikes every year around the holidays, according to the police. Tensions are rising in the Murgon community, as residents say they don't feel safe in their homes.
Teens sentenced over deadly brawl fuelled by Instagram group chat
A social media feud between teenage girls in Wollongong in 2023 erupted into a deadly street fight, leaving Kristie McBride dead and several teens now sentenced for her manslaughter.
Hunting club member says there is 'no need' for anyone to own 100 guns
In the wake of the Bondi terror attack and upcoming government firearms restrictions, some people are asking why anyone would need to own 100 guns.
Beloved outback 'garbo' collects final bins after 45 years on the job
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.
'If I was dying, I'd be dead': Calls for better backups as 000 calls fail
Midwest WA residents could not reach Triple Zero amid a perfect storm of severe weather and fires, causing extended mobile and power outages.
Victorian council hopes bypass might finally happen after 80-year wait
A western Victorian council says plans for a bypass might finally eventuate, as thousands of trucks travel through the city of Horsham each day amid an industrial boom.
South Coast WA towns brace for fishing surge ahead of demersal ban
South Coast towns are calling for more funding to cope with a surge of recreational fishers as the region prepares to shut down recreational and commercial fishing.
Mining exploration heads underground in Victoria amid gold 'renaissance'
The Victorian government approves two companies to drill deep underground exploration tunnels amid a gold "renaissance" driven by high gold prices.
Mother of three to spend second Christmas in outback home-town motel
When Leylanie moved her family back to her home town a year ago, she did not expect to be spending this Christmas still living out of a motel.
Bendigo Writers Festival debacle continues as sponsor is asked to apologise
The debate around the failed Bendigo Writers Festival, which will not run next year, again embroils sponsor La Trobe University in controversy amid calls for more transparency and accountability.
The state government has trucked water to WA's wettest towns for 15 years
Quinninup and Northcliffe in Western Australia's south-west receive an average of 1 metre of rain every year, so why has the state government spent millions of dollars trucking in drinking water?