French Island: Victoria's remote off-grid community
Just 70km from Melbourne, French Island is home to 139 residents living entirely off-grid. Discover the challenges and charms of this isolated wildlife sanctuary, accessible only by ferry.
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Ex-digital nomad: 'You can't outrun unhappiness'
Tom Slater spent decades travelling the world as an early digital nomad, only to find himself depressed and unfulfilled. His story exposes the mental health pitfalls of the lifestyle sold on social media.
Iconic Dargo Hotel in Victorian High Country for Sale
The historic Dargo Hotel, a beloved pub in Victoria's remote High Country, is on the market. Owner reflects on two decades of running the iconic outpost. Discover its legacy and future.
Scottish Village Reopens Community Pub Just in Time for Christmas
The Oakbank Community Inn in Sandbank, Argyll, has reopened after locals spent three years buying and restoring it. Discover how this social hub beat the odds.
Manchester Jewish community's resilience after terror plot
After a foiled Islamic State attack plot, a Greater Manchester Jewish community focuses on daily struggles and solidarity, refusing to live in fear. Explore their story.
North Korean IT Scam Targets Amazon to Fund Weapons
Amazon's security chief warns of a surge in North Korean operatives applying for remote tech jobs to funnel wages to Pyongyang's weapons programmes. Discover the sophisticated tactics used and how UK firms can protect themselves.
Australian Eco-Village Bans Pets to Save Native Wildlife
Currumbin Ecovillage marks 20 years as a sustainable community and wildlife sanctuary. Residents forgo cats and dogs to protect native species, embodying a 'solarpunk' vision of the future.
BBC criticised for remote World Cup 2026 coverage plan
The BBC plans to cover some 2026 World Cup games remotely from Manchester to cut costs. Critics, including commentators, say it harms coverage quality. Explore the broadcaster's financial dilemma.
High Court overturns NT remote Indigenous rent policy
The High Court has unanimously ruled a Northern Territory housing policy that tripled rent for remote Indigenous communities was unlawful. Discover the full story and its implications.
Quebec bans public prayer in new secularism law
Quebec intensifies its secularism legislation with Bill 9, banning public prayer and extending religious symbol prohibitions. Critics warn it disproportionately targets Muslim communities.
Charges dropped in Ballymena riot case
Prosecutors drop rape charges against two Romanian boys, citing new evidence. The case had triggered violent race riots in Northern Ireland, causing an exodus of Roma families.
Hong Kong fire kills 128, community groups deliver aid
Grassroots volunteers in Hong Kong are delivering crucial support to survivors of the devastating Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 128 people. Discover how community networks are coordinating relief efforts.
Disney's Cotino: Luxury Homes in Palm Springs Desert
Disney's first Storyliving community welcomes residents to Cotino in Rancho Mirage. Luxury homes from £1m, artificial lagoon and exclusive club - but no Mickey Mouse.
M1 crash survivor builds award-winning community business
After a near-fatal M1 accident at 19 left her with PTSD, Laura Till transformed trauma into triumph by founding Ambition Sports Coaching. Discover how she's now changing young lives across Leicestershire.
63 new affordable flats approved for Lewisham police station
Lewisham councillors have unanimously approved plans to convert the former Catford Police Station into 63 new affordable homes. The resident-led Phoenix Community Housing will deliver the 100% affordable scheme.
Budget: Mecca Bingo owner reveals £50m tax hit
The Rank Group warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget will cost it £46m due to a Remote Gaming Duty hike. Discover how this impacts the FTSE 250 company's digital operations and future strategy.
Croydon volunteers protect children after school
Croydon Community Action Guardians use local knowledge and conflict resolution training to safeguard young people. Discover how this community-led initiative is making streets safer.
UK Budget 2025: Online Gambling Tax Doubles to 40%
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces near-doubling of remote gaming duty to 40%, raising £1.1bn by 2030. Discover how this impacts gambling shares and government funding.
Community organiser Katie Wilson elected Seattle mayor
Katie Wilson's remarkable journey from transit campaigner to Seattle mayor demonstrates how trust and grassroots organising can overcome well-funded political machines. Discover how she built power from the ground up.
Somerset group wins RHS award for forest garden
Transition Town Wellington's five-year transformation of an 8.5-acre field into a thriving forest garden has earned them a prestigious RHS award for sustainable gardening. Discover their inspiring community story.
Man Accused of Blackmail Over Katie Hopkins Shows
Oliver Hutchings, 31, denies blackmail after allegedly threatening venues to cancel Katie Hopkins' shows. The Southampton trial continues. Read the latest court developments.
Trump ends Somali TPS in Minnesota: Fightback begins
Minnesota officials and Somali community organisers vow to fight Trump's order ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis. Legal experts question legality of state-specific immigration policy.
Teen fights for life after Sheffield shooting
A 16-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition after being shot on London Road, Sheffield. Police appeal for witnesses as investigation continues. Share any information.
Bondi Inquest: Fixable Mental Health Crisis Revealed
Coronial inquest into Bondi Junction stabbings concludes significant mental health investment is needed to prevent future tragedies. Read the urgent call for reform.
LA's First Bakery Half-Marathon Walk Succeeds
Los Angeles' inaugural bakery half-marathon walk brought together 50 participants for a 7-hour pastry crawl through Pasadena and Highland Park, combating loneliness through community.
Pub owner attacked, then faces licence removal
Amber Knight was brutally attacked after refusing a man a pint at closing time. The Met Police then tried to revoke her pub's licence despite community support. Read the shocking full story.
Manchester synagogue feels unsafe weeks after attack
Members of Manchester's Heaton Park Synagogue speak out on their lack of safety and the 'moral failing' seven weeks after a deadly attack. Read their powerful story and plea for change.
Thinktank: Shrink Hospitals to Solve NHS Permacrisis
Major report urges fundamental hospital reinvention with care shifting to homes. Thousands of beds could disappear as NHS embraces community-based treatment models.
Oakland Football Coach John Beam Under Political Fire
Oakland football coach John Beam faces political pressure over his coaching career and community impact. Discover how local politics is challenging sports leadership.
Controversial South London Festival Plans Two Weekends
Peckham's GALA Festival could expand to two weekends in 2025, featuring Afrobeats and Mahrajan events, despite local opposition over noise and park damage.
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