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Kingscliff student heads to Youth Parliament
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (218+ words) KINGSCLIFF High School student Archie Allsopp has been chosen to represent the Richmond electorate at the National Youth Parliament 2026 in Canberra. A Year 12 school captain at Kingscliff High School, Archie was selected as one of 150 secondary students nationwide to take…...
$2 million granted to essential Geelong support programs
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (542+ words) LOCAL children and mothers in need are among those set to benefit from a $2 million investment in the Geelong community, with the Geelong Community Foundation delivering a record year of grant funding. Our Village " formerly Geelong Mums " has supported local…...
Students get a taste of the medical profession
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (253+ words) SENIOR students from Bendigo South East College, Girton Grammar, Highview College Maryborough, Marist College Bendigo and Victory Christian College visited Bendigo Tech School in Flora Hill last week to experience what it's like to work in medicine. The second annual…...
Indie students on board for garden, mentoring initiatives
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (553+ words) INDIE School Bacchus Marsh year 11 students are leading the way in revitalising a community garden at the local neighbourhood house. And that's only one of the activities they are involved in during term 2 and the remainder of this school year....
Charity gala to support sustainable farm for vulnerable children in Kenya
1+ week, 1+ day ago (53+ words) Lennox Head's Kenya charity gala will raise funds for a sustainable farm supporting vulnerable children through Rafiki Mwema....
Funding to help families in all forms
2+ week, 2+ day ago (242+ words) A child and family service provider is celebrating National Families Week with recently announced funding for initiatives. Cafs" efforts to support families in all their forms was enhanced on Wednesday 6 May, with Respect Victoria funding committed to its For Baby…...
State to fund free meningococcal B jabs
2+ week, 2+ day ago (221+ words) YEAR 10 students will receive free meningococcal B vaccinations from 2027, removing a $250 out-of-pocket cost currently borne by families. The $9 million state-funded program, announced on Monday, targets 15 and 16-year-olds, who are among the groups most at risk of contracting the bacterial infection....
Students dive into marine science - Ballina Times
2+ week, 3+ day ago (312+ words) STUDENTS from Kingscliff High School and five partner primary schools joined marine scientists on the Tweed Coast last week as part of the internationally recognised Mission Blue Hope Spots initiative. Founded by oceanographer Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue Hope Spots are…...
Students dive into marine science
2+ week, 3+ day ago (312+ words) STUDENTS from Kingscliff High School and five partner primary schools joined marine scientists on the Tweed Coast last week as part of the internationally recognised Mission Blue Hope Spots initiative. Founded by oceanographer Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue Hope Spots are…...
Standing with families and children of the north
2+ week, 4+ day ago (607+ words) PEOPLE of the Northern Rivers know what it means to come together in difficult times. The 2022 floods, followed by last year's torrential rains, tested the region's resilience but also highlighted the strength of community spirit. Mac Killop Family Services has…...