There was an air of quiet celebration at Crossley today in Victoria’s southwest when community gathered to celebrate the successful anti fracking campaign – made famous by its familiar yellow triangle – which recently resulted in the State’s government ban on fracking statewide. Although both Legislation and Regulations are still to be legally enacted for the … More Giving Thanks for a Fracking-Free Community
Warrnambool book-lovers are quietly adding to a fundraiser champion’s tally to help The School of St Jude provide free education to children from the village of Meshono, on the outskirts of Arusha city in Northern Tanzania. After thirteen years in the making The School of St Jude is celebrating its first graduating students thanks partly to the likes of Warrnambool … More Warrnambool Bookworms Fundraising for Kids
Hastily-written notes by Australian soldiers, departing for the first World War began washing up on Australia’s coast soon after the first troopships departed. The soldier’s messages to family and friends were cast overboard in sealed bottles, tossed to the ocean in the hope the communications would make it to shore. “The practice of placing messages … More Messages from the Sea – WW1 bottle-post notes
There is a community collaboration going on in Warrnambool where willing hands are pitching in to support local fundraising causes in Victoria’s south-west. Warrnambool markets are stepping up to help raise funds for local projects, supported by stall-holders showcasing hand-made local products, or fresh local produce. Saturday April 26th will see in the fifth local … More Meaningful Markets sustaining community
