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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

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How you can help feed Australians in need

How you can help feed Australians in need

SecondBite is desperate to put meals on the tables of those who need it most. And Coles is offering an easy way to lend a hand.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Mia King of the Kangaroos is tackled by Alana Porter of the Magpies during the 2020 AFLW Semi Final match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Collingwood Magpies at Ikon Park on March 21, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Tassie Roos gifted two home AFLW blockbusters

The footy career of a local teen is off to a flying start with the sensation selected by premiership dominator Richmond in the AFL Draft. THE PLAYER >>

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Coles Victorian City Regional Manager Ben Reeve reaches the finish line of his Coles Movember Marathon arriving at the Collingwood Coles on Smith Street on Friday, November 26, 2021, in Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

Supermarket run tackles mental health marathon

When Ben Reeve revealed his mental health struggles to his colleagues, they got behind him for a stellar Movember fundraising effort.

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Operators ready to ride as e-scooter laws pass

Operators ready to ride as e-scooter laws pass

Electric scooters will soon be buzzing around the streets after parliament passed laws to allow their use – with restrictions. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW >>

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Towards a Better Future: Eddie Betts Fox Footy Picture: Supplied

Eddie Betts on a mission to help kids live healthier lives

AFL great Eddie Betts has been busier than ever since moving to the Top End with his new-found mission to help kids live better and healthier lives.

How to trim your Christmas food waste

How to trim your Christmas food waste

Too much food will go into the bin this Christmas. But it’s easy to save money, help the planet and treat your tastebuds instead.

Teen’s journey from cancer diagnosis to medical career

Teen’s journey from cancer diagnosis to medical career

When Sam Ottery was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 15, his life was turned upside down but thankfully, there were some pleasant surprises headed his way.

ELECTRIC CAR Electric car owner Sam Moloney and his kids, Jack, Tula and Jasmine. At Waterworks Reserve, Dynnyrne. Picture Eddie Safarik

Take a look at Tassie’s promising future for electric vehicles

Tasmania is going to be a leader in electric vehicles in the country because of the green energy, the short driving distances and the infrastructure.

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New hope for aged-care dementia patients

New hope for aged-care dementia patients

Living with dementia is challenging – but a bold move in aged care facilities hopes to change that. Here’s what they are doing.

Tomatoes used in battle against serious disease

Tomatoes used in battle against serious disease

Liam Lund suffers from a type of bone marrow failure syndrome that stops him living the life of a normal seven-year-old boy. But your choice in tomatoes and capsicums can make a difference.

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