Dad and Daughter Missing at Sea Found One Month Later
Alan and 6-year-old Que successfully sailed 1,200 miles from New Zealand to Australia after a storm damaged their yacht rudder.
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Meet The Woman Inspiring a Community of 'Kindness Warriors'
Cate Cook started taking compassionate action in her community in hopes of inspiring a few others – now there's an army of ‘kindness warriors' behind her.
This Guy Is Giving Away His Homestead - As Long as You Care For The Animals
If you're unafraid of the Australian wildlife, then you could be the successor of Harry Kunz's picturesque animal hospital and sanctuary.
Koala Rescued From Backpack During Routine Traffic Stop
An Australian woman was detained during a traffic stop – when police asked if she had anything to declare, she told them to open her backpack.
Watch Police Fulfill Young Cancer Patient's Wish to "Blow Stuff Up"
All Declan wanted to do was blow some stuff up - so the Australian Federal Police and the Make-A-Wish Foundation helped him do just that.
Kids With Autism Can Now Browse The Zoo Stress-Free 1 Hour Before it Opens
This Australian zoo is giving guests with autism the chance to enjoy the animals without the noise and chaos of the general public to disturb them.
Woman Tracks Down Sperm Donor, Falls In Love With Him, And Marries Him
Imagine a couple meeting for the very first time, yet their daughter was already a year old. The happy duo was conceived despite incredible odds.
Australian Widow Leaves $4 Million Mansion To Help Homeless Kids
Lily Fardell had no children of her own, but her mansion worth $4 million is benefitting homeless families long after her death.
Woman Sews Inspirational Quotes Into Blankets to Warm Hundreds of Homeless People's Hearts
An Australian woman has been sewing a message of encouragement into every blanket she gives to the poor, warming the hearts of hundreds of homeless people.
When Politician Disses African Education Fundraiser, the Backlash Raises $250K Instead
The "Do It In A Dress" online campaign page has crashed several times from the sheer mass of visitors wanting to show a politician what really matters.
Cure For Arachnophobia? Watch These Peacock Spiders Dance to "Stayin' Alive"
Even if you hate spiders, you can appreciate this video and remember that these neon cuties eat trillions of mosquitos every year.
This Woman is Singlehandedly Buying Houses For Her City's Homeless
Distraught by the amount of Melbourne residents sleeping on the streets, Jessica Pearce took matters into her own hands.
Man Runs Retirement Home For Birds Who Outlive Their Owners
Birds can live for as long as 100 years – and should they ever outlive their owners, they can always have a home with Ken Banks.
Tesla's Giant Record-Breaking Battery Shows Stunning Success By Saving Consumers Millions
In just four months, Tesla's record-breaking lithium ion battery has proven to be a faster, cheaper, and environmentally-friendly backup for the South Australian grid.
'Man With the Golden Arm' is Finally Retiring After Saving the Lives of Over 2 Million Babies
James Harrison is considered a national hero in Australia - and when you look at his track record, it's pretty easy to see why.
Man With Rare Antibody Saves Two Million Babies with His Blood
One man who was willing to share his blood every week for 60 years has saved the lives of more than two million babies.
Girl Given Months to Live is Saved Thanks to Determined Mom Emailing 130 Doctors for Help
After six months of unsuccessful chemotherapy, Linke Nel was told that she would not live until her second birthday. Her mom, on the other hand, believed otherwise.
Teens Mount Rescue Operation For Helpless Kangaroo Stuck in Neck-Deep Mud
If it had not been for two teenagers who were willing to get their hands dirty, this little kangaroo may not have survived very much longer.
Elderly Dog Stays With Lost 3-Year-old Through the Night Before Leading Rescuers Right to Her
Not only is Max the dog deaf and partially blind, but he also had the resilience to stay with the youngster in the rugged, rainy Australian bushland.
Disabled Man is Inundated With Job Offers After Holding Sign on the Road Asking For Work
A 33-year-old man in a wheelchair was determined to find himself a job so he didn't have to "go on the dole" – and his perseverance has finally paid off.
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