Pride of Australia: Thanks A Million award winners named
They are the unsung heroes who make it their mission to improve the lives of others without seeking any recognition. Today, we say thank you.
They are the unsung heroes who make it their mission to improve the lives of others without seeking any recognition. Today, we say thank you.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has declared this Australia Day as our national day of thanks following a tumultuous 12 months. Find out what is being said in your state.
When bushfires broke out across South Australia just days out from Christmas, Ron Iasiello put the festivities on hold to support local communities in need.
Salvation Army officer Rhonda Clutterbuck and her small team have worked hard to provide essential services to those in need.
When Jessica Chappell became seriously ill, her 73-year-old mother dropped everything to become her carer.
When Harley Fuller became a volunteer rural firefighter, he saw it as just a hobby. Then the Black Summer fires started.
Melbourne man Adam Glezer is helping out-of-pocket Aussie travellers get refunds from cancelled COVID trips and the results are eye-watering.
Despite being retrenched as a real estate agent during lockdown, Debbie Mundy used her own dwindling funds to save 21 rescue dogs.
Brisbane chef Michael Gurney has kept his apron on and is working hard to help feed those in need across Queensland.
Sutherland Shire’s Ashley Stephenson cancelled her annual leave to ensure children of essential workers received the care they required.
Craig Whiteford isn’t just any postie. He is the postie that’s called on all over the state when other posties need a break.
Get your postage-free postcard with tomorrow’s Sunday Telegraph and help us say Thanks A Million to frontline workers such as postie Rachel Arraiza.
Aboard an “old red rattler”, postie John Augello has been an unlikely source of comfort during Melburnians’ darkest days.
With this past year causing hardships for many, there’s been a spike in demand for support services such as Meals on Wheels.
Queensland’s Katrina Spraggon wants laws to allow doctors to prescribe cannabis medicine to children.
The world has been turned upside down for young people entering the job market. But one teenager is helping others.
Callisthenics coach Kate Loveridge had to act quick to keep her students engaged and active during hard lockdown. Here’s how she did it.
Spinal surgery left Robert Woodford wheelchair bound but thanks to his daughter’s sacrifices, he is now back on his feet.
Singing with others can activate a person’s pleasure centre similar to taking drugs, says choir master Jacqueline Larsen, who created a way to share this experience with the world.
How the simple act of love and kindness from her sister changed the course of Sue Bennett’s year.
Jayson Howarth’s love for animals started with his two dogs but now he wants to help those less fortunate.
As demand for food relief increased in 2020, Trevor and Judy Grant did not think twice about giving up their time to help.
Royal Melbourne Hospital nurse Katelyn Azzopardi battled COVID-19, but all she could think about was getting back to work so she could help others.
Driveway art became a coping mechanism for Fiona Cracknell as she battled mental health issues during stage four restrictions.
Gayus Donoghue, a veteran and volunteer, has been praised for 60 years of outstanding service delivering food hampers to those in need.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
A children’s hospital ICU nurse has been nominated for News Corp Australia’s Thanks A Million campaign after coming up with an idea of creating knitted hearts for babies and their parents who have been kept apart while receiving treatment.
Pharmacy manager Connie Arronis has gone above and beyond to help those battling illnesses while remaining open during the pandemic. She is now nominated for the Thanks a Million campaign.
Theatre nurse Souraya Farah has been working long hours to meet the demand at Sydney’s pop-up COVID-19 testing clinics. But she is happy to do it for the good of the community and that’s why she has been nominated for the Thanks a Million campaign.
The coronavirus pandemic is a human health crisis but this Adelaide vet was not about to let it turn into one for our beloved pets as well.
Nominations are open for News Corp Australia’s Thanks a Million campaign, which shines a light on everyone who did their bit during the coronavirus crisis, with a local who gave back to several business owners nominated. NOMINATE NOW >>
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