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National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre executive director Dr Notaras standing in a temporary hospital that can be established in any crisis scene in 24 hours.. Picture: Floss Adams.

$55m lifeline for Australia’s trauma response unit

Australia’s elite critical response unit has been given a three-year lifeline, amid fears the Darwin-based team were facing a funding cliff.

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Midnight Oil's Peter Garrett. Picture: Kane Hibberd / Supplied

Aussie rock legend calls out plans for Kakadu

An Australian rock legend has claimed “people will be ready to rally from every corner of the nation” if a uranium licence is extended in Kakadu National Park.

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Mirarr Traditional Owners Yvonne Margarula met with the NT Chief Minister and Mining Minister on Friday, April 19, over the proposed Jabiluka mine lease extension. Picture: Zizi Averill

Radioactive battle lines drawn over NT mine proposal

Territorians are fighting to expand Kakadu National Park to stop another radiactive scar from being carved into Country.

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2023 Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards GalleryNT Youth ambassadors CJ Rankin & Sophie BedggoodPicture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Ambassador program to turn young Territorians into leaders

Young Territorians will be able to blossom into future leaders through the NT Youth Ambassador program. See why you should apply today.

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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.

Volunteering in a soup kitchen is just one of many was to lend a hand.

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.

Veterans banking on Anzac biscuit sales

Anzac biscuit season is upon us and AFL great Kevin Sheedy urges all Australians to tuck into the classic treat this week to support veterans in need through The Bravery Trust.

Six Indigenous girls - three from Tiwi and three from local Indigenous community (northwest corridor) - will be visiting a farm for the first time, in Werribee, as part of Coles and the Essendon FC's First Nations Pathway Program. The girls will tour Fresh Select Farm with John Said the Farmer and then cook some of the produce for lunch with Chef and Coles Ambassador, Michael Weldon. (L-R front)Jada Ross, Remi Jean Watters and Winnie Puruntatameri (L-R Back) Lara Churchill, Rosie Wilson, Taniesha John-Forest

Helping First Nations footy ‘superstars’ thrive

VFLW star Courtney Ugle has loved footy since she started playing in her brother’s boots at 15. Now, she’s supporting the next generation through the First Nations Pathway Program.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: Rennie, Stephanie Alexander & Ida on February 12, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Coles and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation are partnering to help children access food education programs run in schools and early learning centres around Australia. (Photo by Kim Landy/Getty Images for Coles)

Put family time on menu: Stephanie Alexander

Craving quality family time? According to the grande dame of Australian cooking, Stephanie Alexander OAM, the solution is closer than you may think.

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. Towards a better future. Resilience project .Collingwood WAFL player Jordan Allen and Hugh Van Cuylenburg with Shepparton East primary school students Alex and Lexi .Picture:Rob Leeson

New mental health plan to save Aussie kids

After teaching mental fitness to a roll call of Australia’s sporting elite, The Resilience Project is now rolling out to regional and remote schools to help build coping strategies in our country kids

360Commercial: Coles - Towards a Better Future. Aussie Ark has teamed up with Coles with a free e-book. Coles is matching each free download with $1 to support koala conservation and recovery. Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner is pictured with Coles' Sam McLeod. and a furry friend. Picture: supplied.

How Aussies can help endangered koalas get $100K

Our beloved koala is officially an endangered species – but you can ensure they receive up to $100,000 simply by downloading a free book.

COMMERCIAL- Nyomi Meth 9, with a Smileyscope headset about to be vaccinated by nurse Maryanne Attard, Unit Manager at the Adelaide Women and Children Hospital Vax Clinic.IMAGE/Russell Millard

How VR goggles make hospital stays happier for sick kids

Virtual reality key to a happier hospital experiences for sick kids as hi-tech goggles reduce children’s stress and anxiety rates in clinical environments

Danger of the double-trouble diet

Danger of the double-trouble diet

AFL superstar Patrick Dangerfield is among the many Australians guilty of overeating. But as he found, the answer is within reach.

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Alcott launches disability job blitz

Alcott launches disability job blitz

Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott is fulfilling his pledge to improve the lives of Australians living with disability.

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