Tag: Community Organisations
YMCA to run Murray canoe marathon
Another organisation has been found to run the annual Murray River canoe marathon.[MORE]
NT housing crisis extends to Tennant Ck
The Tennant Creek Women's Refuge says the town's mining boom and rising rental prices have created a housing crisis, but the Territory Government says it will try and ease the pressure.[MORE]
Bega church celebrates 150 years
One of the New South Wales far south coast's oldest churches celebrated an historical milestone yesterday.[MORE]
Cundall nominated for national award
Media gardening personality Peter Cundall has been named Tasmania's Australian of the Year winner for 2009 at a ceremony in Hobart.[MORE]
Neighbourhood Watch seeks more volunteers
The Northern Territory manager of Neighbourhood Watch says the group is looking for more people to conduct community patrols in Alice Springs.[MORE]
Red Cross seeks urgent blood donations
The Red Cross Blood Service says all blood groups have hit seriously low levels in north Queensland and it is urging local residents to donate blood.[MORE]
CAAMA named nation's best community radio
An Alice Springs community radio station has been named the best in Australia.[MORE]
Hope for soccer scheme to tackle youth crime
The organisers of soccer program for disadvantaged youth in Alice Springs say it could help reduce youth crime in the central Australian region.[MORE]
Rape crisis centre to deliver free workshop
The New South Wales Rape Crisis Centre's van will be in Batemans Bay this week after revelations the Eurobodalla Shire has been ranked 45th in the state for sexual and indecent assaults.[MORE]
Locals call for Daintree committee
There are plans to establish a representative body for the Daintree region in far north Queensland. [MORE]
1,000 turn out for climate change rally
More than 1,000 people gathered on Perth's Cottesloe Beach today for a climate change protest.[MORE]
Girl Guides still 'popular and relevant'
Girl Guides from across the Canberra region are hoping to raise up to $15,000 at their annual Christmas fete tomorrow.[MORE]
Funds sought to erect Devonport statue
Supporters of a controversial statue proposed for the Mersey River at Devonport are trying to raise the money for its installation.[MORE]
Police pledge greater presence around Baradine
Police have given small communities around Baradine an undertaking they will increase their presence in the area.[MORE]
RSL forced to find new headquarters
The ACT RSL is seeking a new home after being forced to vacate its Canberra headquarters.[MORE]
Community to run Eumundi markets parking
Responsibility for operating car parking at the Eumundi markets on the Sunshine Coast will soon be handed back to the local community.[MORE]
Praise for safe house program
The Commissioner for Children, Paul Mason, says an initiative in the Derwent Valley shows how communities can band together to help vulnerable children.[MORE]
Bikies turnout for slain member's funeral
Hundreds of bikies have turned out for the funeral of slain Bandidos member Ross Brand in Geelong.[MORE]
50pc of homeless 'dependent on alcohol, drugs'
New research shows 50 per cent of homeless people are dependent on alcohol and drugs.[MORE]
Community helps family of sick goldfields' man
The family of a seriously ill goldfields' man says it has been overwhelmed by the support it has received from the local community.[MORE]
Concern over sex industry review
A group opposed to legalised brothels has raised concerns about a review of laws governing the sex industry.[MORE]
Councillor admits removal of swim net divisive
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council has voted to remove the swimming enclosure at La Balsa Cove at Point Cartwright.[MORE]
Campaign targets water buyback scheme
Murray Valley communities are set to launch a new campaign against the Federal Government's water buyback scheme.[MORE]
Court injunction stops golf club meeting
The Swan Hill City Golf and Bowls Club says it is disappointed a court injunction has prevented a meeting tonight to decide the club's future.[MORE]
Survey highlights problems with prison rehab services
The Prisoners Legal Service (PLS) says a survey of Queensland's 13 correctional facilities has highlighted major deficiencies in rehabilitation and health services.[MORE]
