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Turtle on the Great Barrier Reef

How Coles is helping to save one of Australia’s natural landmarks

It’s one of the seven natural wonders of the world, but the Great Barrier Reef has been under the threat of climate change for a number of years.

Nicky Buckley’s ovarian cancer plea

Nicky Buckley’s ovarian cancer plea

Five Australian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each day, but with no early detection test and a grim five-year survival rate, undies for awareness are our best defence this Mother’s Day.

The national Little Athletics Championships are back this weekend for the first time in three years, with an historic move to inclusion. (L-R) Liam Costello, Madeline Tarabay (bottom), Nina Kennedy (Pole Vault record holder), Maddison Carr, Matthew Denny (Olympian), Asher Andrews, Oscar Wright and Jaryd Clifford (Paralympian). Picture: Josie Hayden

Little Athletics strides into inclusive future

The Australian Little Athletics Championships roars back to life post-Covid with a more inclusive program – changes Paralympian Jaryd Clifford says build visibility as much as accessibility.

Cheerful mid adult Asian woman smiles while serving food to an unrecognizable person in a homeless shelter. istock

Help wanted for the great volunteering comeback

Volunteering rates have plummeted since the pandemic began. As Australia makes its Covid comeback, the quest is on to reinvigorate volunteering. Here’s how you can help.

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Coles - Towards a Better Future. One of the winners of the 2021 Coles Supplier of the Year Awards, Mitolo Family Farm was named Fresh Produce Supplier of the Year. Pictured is managing director, Frank Mitolo at far right, with brothers, from left, Darren and John. Picture: supplied

‘We’re ecstatic’: Hot supermarket items flying off shelves

From pet products to the humble bag of spuds, supermarket suppliers are getting serious about sustainability — and they are being recognised for it.

COLES: TOWARDS A BETTER FUTURE/ Essendon First Nations Women's Pathway Program. L-R: Aggie Singh (20), Molly Althouse (19), Freda Puruntatameri (22), Kaitlyn Ashmore (28) from North Melbourne AFLW, Courtney Ugle (25), Iesha Rondberg (18), Alana Combes (22)First Nations girls visit Melbourne for a football clinic in May/June 2021, they were in Melb for 2 weeks before returning home due to the lockdown.

Essendon call-out to First Nations female footballers

VFLW star midfielder Courtney Ugle is on the hunt for teen talent to join Essendon Football Club’s First Nations Women’s Pathway Program – and it’s about more than boot and ball.

Former SA MasterChef finalist Michael Weldon has a new cooking show, Farm to Fork, with new MasterChef judge Andy Allen. Pics: Supplied by Ten.

Top five tips for a greener grocery shop

It’s three years since Australia’s two major supermarkets banned plastic bags, but bringing your own bags now is just one step towards a greener shop.

Rash of allergies drives food revolution

Rash of allergies drives food revolution

In the face of a fourfold surge in hospitalisations for food allergy-induced anaphylaxis, allergen-free products are finding mainstream appeal.

How kids can grow their own lunch for school

How kids can grow their own lunch for school

As families prepare for another year of back to school learning, our experts provide great ideas to encourage kids to grow and create their own lunches.

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Steven Cain, CEO of Coles

Why we all need good food this Christmas

Christmas is a special time, but we can’t forget those who are doing it tough this holiday season, writes Coles CEO Steven Cain.

Collingwood players turn Christmas elves for the day

Collingwood players turn Christmas elves for the day

Collingwood FC has presents wrapped and hampers packed ahead of a Christmas Day luncheon for hundreds of Melburnians in need.

Pearl , 5, Oscar ,8, Harrison , 5 James Podsiadly, Grace, 8, and Ollie, 6.Former Crows goal kicker James Podsiadly will be launching AustraliaÃ•s first AFL Max play centre near Adelaide Airport in April. Picture: Jason Edwards

Places filling up fast for Healthy Kicks holiday program

The desire to move has resulted in the Coles Healthy Kicks program booking out. Here’s how to get involved.

AFLW player and SAS TV star Sabrina Frederick with her mini-me little league legend Sunny, 8 pretending to do the obstacles like Sabrina had to in her SAS training. Picture: Jason Edwards

AFLW stars inspire future generation of players

AFLW player and SAS Australia TV star Sabrina Frederick is getting behind a special program to get kids outside, active and motivated to move.

Coles /Polyrok Promotion .Kimberley Williams Project manager and Marc Jacobsen Managing director at the Replas Environmental Centre in Carrum Downes.Picture:Rob Leeson.

New way Aussies are saving our streets

Forget living in a concrete jungle, this construction staple is getting a makeover from a surprising source saving Aussie suburbs.

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