The Green Army: preserving the environment and providing jobs
StoryThe Green Army is a hands-on, grassroots environmental action programme that supports local environmental and heritage conservation projects across Australia. It is an initiative for Australians aged 17–24 years interested in protecting their local environment.
Cattle muster the reward for top Jilkminggan students
StoryStudents at remote Jilkminggan School recently received a great reward for their excellent attendance when they visited a cattle station and watched a muster at close range.
Vince Coulthard, SA nominee for Australia’s Local Hero 2015
StoryIt is appropriate that Aboriginal Elder Vince Coulthard from Port Augusta is South Australia’s nominee for Australia’s Local Hero 2015.
Western technology and Yolngu culture combine to improve school attendance
StorySchool attendance teams in remote Arnhem Land are getting innovative about improving school attendance by using a mix of western technology and Yolngu language, kinship and culture to share ideas about getting kids to school.
Chantal Ober, 2015 NT Young Australian of the Year
StoryChantal Ober from Katherine in the Northern Territory says she knows what it’s like to lack self-worth, inner strength and purpose as a girl.