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A bright red phone in a public plaza invites strangers to share good news and hidden struggles, creating viral moments of connection. One man's tearful announcement that his dad is cancer-free has touched over 6 million people.
Australia's only daily news service delivered in Auslan by Deaf journalists just secured another year of funding after community advocacy saved it from closure. The program has already reached more than 300,000 Australians since launching in 2024.
Six Australian fashion startups are transforming a $28 billion industry by making designer clothes rentable, reducing 800,000 tonnes of textile waste yearly, and proving sustainability can be profitable. From AI-powered buying tools to glasses made from ocean waste, they're showing the world that looking good and doing good aren't mutually exclusive.
Feeling overwhelmed by climate doom? These curated resources prove that solutions are happening right now, and hope is a powerful tool for action.
A Philadelphia news team turned Random Acts of Kindness Day into action by surprising shoppers with free groceries, delivering flowers to hospital staff, and treating first responders to coffee. Their spontaneous generosity brightened dozens of lives across the city.
One of Australia's most beloved rock bands is getting back together after four decades apart. Australian Crawl's original members will perform 10 concerts this fall alongside Men At Work and other Aussie music legends.
Two Australian TV anchors just earned a Guinness World Record for broadcasting together for over 40 years. Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr have delivered more than 10,000 newscasts side by side in Perth.
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One in four South Africans now get their news from individual creators rather than traditional organizations, reshaping journalism. A new report reveals how these innovative storytellers are building trust and redefining what it means to report news.
Storm Hunter returned to the Australian Open after a career-threatening Achilles rupture left her in tears, wondering if she'd ever play singles tennis again. The 31-year-old Australian just won her first-round match, proving that even the most devastating injuries can't stop someone with unfinished business.
Rising Australian tennis star Taylah Preston just turned heads with her biggest career week yet, defeating top seed Emma Raducanu in Hobart and reaching her first tour-level semifinal. The 20-year-old wildcard is proving she belongs on the big stage just as the Australian Open kicks off.
Jessica Pegula defeated defending champion Madison Keys in just 78 minutes at the Australian Open, winning more than just a spot in the quarter-finals. The victory settles a hilarious bet that requires Keys to try apple pie with melted cheddar cheese, a Pegula family Thanksgiving tradition.
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who became Australia's first qualified astronaut in 2024, has been named Australian of the Year for inspiring a nation to reach for the stars. The space engineer is now encouraging young Australians to embrace science with the same "give it a go" spirit they bring to sports fields.
Anna Ince, a Lindenwood University sophomore, just won a competitive scholarship from the Missouri Broadcasters Association for her passion for highlighting positivity through radio. She's using her platform to give voices to people who don't always get heard.
A Korean Australian farmer in Tasmania is making kimchi with an unlikely Australian ingredient that's winning over locals and helping fermented food take root in regional Australia. Sue Glynn's Weet-Bix kimchi formula is turning heads at workshops while connecting two cultures through food.
West Australian tennis star Talia Gibson crushed her higher-ranked opponent in straight sets at the Australian Open, proving her aggressive style belongs on the world stage. The 24-year-old's journey from match point elimination at Wimbledon to confident first-round victory shows how fast she's rising.
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is embracing a "selfish" mindset to block out distractions as he enters his ninth Australian Open as the sixth seed. The 26-year-old's fresh approach to managing his energy could be the key to his deepest grand slam run yet.
Two cousins from Wisconsin who had never met discovered they were neighbors in Florida when one spotted the other on a local news broadcast. Their chance reunion led to a friendship that lasted over a decade.
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur delivered a commanding performance on home soil, defeating Alexander Bublik in straight sets to reach his second Australian Open quarterfinal. The sixth seed will now face world number one Carlos Alcaraz in front of his home crowd.
When Maxine Smith died with knitting needles in her hands, she left behind thousands of unfinished squares meant for people in need. Now her Australian community has transformed her final projects into 80 blankets warming families facing their hardest moments.
A baseball fan wearing an Australian national team jersey caught a home run hit by Australian player Curtis Mead, creating a perfect coincidence during a historic game featuring two Aussie-born MLB players facing off for the first time in 15 years.
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