Disaster-defying Girl Guides boss battles on
Nothing – not floods, COVID-19 or the tyranny of distance – will stop Girl Guides district leader Jean Croft from getting on with what matters.
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Why the garage door is always open
Margaret Marion has moved her sewing circle closer to home in a bid to keep her neighbourhood ticking over.
COVID heroes: ‘more than just a meal’
Deanne Britton and the members of the Warrumbungle Community Care group have found an innovative way to help those most in need during COVID.
SA Salvo hero answers food crisis call
Be it on Christmas Day or birthdays, Salvation Army stalwart Alan Steven drops everything to bring food to emergency crews.
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Rockhampton teacher’s tireless COVID efforts applauded
A Queensland teacher who went above and beyond to ensure her students could continue to learn is being recognised for her efforts, and newly acquired IT skills.
Foster carer: ‘She calls me her heart mum’
Disability worker Tara Graves is a loving foster parent to a nine-year-old girl who was unable to live with her birth mother. Find out why foster care inquiries have surged recently.
94 years young and still helping others
Every Thursday, 94-year-old Jim Miles hops in his car to help distribute food to the needy. He’s an inspiration – nominate your local hero for the Thanks A Million awards here.
Helping families rise to bushfire recovery challenge
Tina Benbow has so far helped more than 200 families and businesses affected by last December’s bushfires to recover. The coronavirus pandemic has made it a challenge, but she says her joy at helping people makes it all worthwhile.
Karl and Peter Stefanovic reveal they want more kids
As doting dads, the Stefanovic brothers, celebrate their first Father’s Day with their little ones — Karl with four-month-old daughter Harper and Peter with son Oscar — the TV morning hosts have revealed they want more children.
Check out Effie’s six decades on the job
At 87 years old with more than 60 years in a single job, no one would begrudge this Munno Para Foodland worker a rest. But Effie’s got no plans to clock off anytime soon.
Giving a truckload of help
Medical supplies and face masks were urgently needed when COVID-19 struck and delivery driver Christine Mical heeded that call. She’s been nominated as part of the Thanks A Million campaign. NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY
Church worker helps families doing it tough during pandemic
Priscilla Liem has gone above and beyond to help those struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the local church operations manager launching a volunteer food program to help families and the elderly. She is now nominated for the Thanks a Million campaign.
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