Suburban train stations use outreach program to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour
A Melbourne program connecting vulnerable people with outreach workers at suburban train stations is being credited with reducing antisocial behaviour a...
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Crawlable public articles from 19News.au.Queensland Suspends 39 Working-With-Children Blue Cards
Queensland authorities have suspended 39 working-with-children blue cards since the state’s new reportable-conduct scheme began, with more than 660 complaints recorded under the...
Police Appeal to Locate Woman Missing from Central Coast
NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 29-year-old Drew Ritchie, who was last seen in Bateau Bay on Saturday morning.
Mackay Community Event to Support Child Protection and Wellbeing
A major community event is being held in Mackay today to support child protection and wellbeing, with hundreds of families expected to participate. The initiative aims to bring...
Wagga’s One Tree for Me Program Reaches 65,000 Seedlings
Wagga Wagga City Council’s One Tree for Me environmental program is preparing for its final chapter after distributing its 65,000th locally native seedling in August. The six-ye...
Wollongong Goals Campaign Draws Thousands of Responses
Wollongong City Council says its newly launched Wollongong Goals campaign has attracted thousands of responses from residents. The campaign is seeking community input on the pri...
Wyong Cup Half-Day Public Holiday Push Returns
The push for a half-day public holiday on Wyong Cup Day has returned to the Central Coast, with local racing representatives arguing that the annual event could become a major r...
Orange School Seeks Removal of 18-Metre Tree After Student Death and Recent Near Misses
Orange Anglican Grammar has renewed calls for the removal of a large tree on its school grounds, saying the 18-metre-high tree presents a potential safety hazard for students an...
Shinju Matsuri Enters Final Week With Events Across Broome
Shinju Matsuri’s Final Week in Broome Broome’s annual Shinju Matsuri festival is entering its final week, with residents and visitors continuing to take part in a program celebr...
Russell Jack’s Life and Legacy Honoured at State Funeral.
Hundreds of people gathered in Bendigo to honour the life and legacy of community figure Russell Jack, with a state funeral held at the Ulumbarra Theatre on Saturday, 29 August...
Great Southern Communities Receive Funding for Water Security
Regional communities across Western Australia’s Great Southern are receiving funding for water-security improvements as authorities work to strengthen supplies and prepare for f...
Queensland SES Volunteers Honoured at State Awards
Queensland State Emergency Service volunteers have been recognised at the organisation’s State Awards, celebrating the dedication and contribution of members who support communi...
Brisbane Holds Candlelight Vigil for Nepal Flood Victims
Brisbane News — 31 August 2026 A candlelight vigil was held in Brisbane on Monday evening, 31 August 2026, bringing together members of the Nepalese community, community leaders...
Wollongong playground upgrades near completion
Five local playgrounds have received major upgrades, with two more set to reopen by the end of August.
Geelong Council Delays New Naming Policy Votep
The City of Greater Geelong has delayed a decision on a proposed naming policy after councillors voted to defer the matter until next month. The policy had been scheduled for co...
Geelong and Japan Forge New Trade and Cultural Partnership
Greater Geelong has taken a new step towards strengthening its international connections after the City of Greater Geelong and the Japan Australia Cocreation Foundation (JACF) s...
Zest Fest Returns to Orange With Biggest Line-Up Yet
Orange is preparing for another major community celebration with the return of Zest Fest 2026, which organisers say will be the festival’s biggest year yet. Orange City Council...
Port Macquarie-Hastings Opens Major Events Grants
Applications have opened for the Port Macquarie-Hastings Major Events Grants, offering financial support to event organisers planning activities that will attract visitors to th...
Former NSW Police Officer Makes Serious Allegations Against Senior Colleague.
A former NSW police officer has made serious allegations against a senior male colleague, claiming she was raped after work drinks. The allegations were reported by ABC News on...
New Community Space Opportunity Opens on Old Perth Road
Town of Bassendean invites community groups and not-for-profit organisations to express interest in short-term use of space at 50 Old Perth Road.