Due to overwhelming demand, additional screenings of the Chinese film 'The Volunteers' have been added from June 25-29 at GVmax, GV VivoCity. Tickets go on sale June 22.
Changes to Queensland's rural fire volunteer insurance policies have sparked concern among firefighters like Frank Clayton, who fear reduced coverage for their privately-owned vehicles. While the Queensland Fire Department claims improved options, the Rural Fire Brigade Association of Queensland warns of a broken contract, potentially deterring volunteers.
Volunteer firefighters in Queensland are worried about new insurance policy changes that may reduce coverage for their privately-owned vehicles used in bushfire fighting. The Rural Fire Brigade Association of Queensland fears the changes have "watered down" coverage, while the Queensland Fire Department claims options have improved.
Germany's Bundeswehr may be forced to conscript soldiers for the 45th Armored Brigade in Lithuania due to a significant volunteer shortage, despite recruitment efforts and financial incentives. The unit, crucial for NATO's eastern flank, faces challenges filling specialized roles, prompting discussions of mandatory service.
Aeromedical charity LifeFlight is facing a funding shortfall in regional Queensland after rescuing Lucy Scott, who suffered a fractured neck in a vehicle rollover. The service, crucial for remote areas, exceeded its funded hours last year and is on track for a 70-hour shortfall this year.
For 15 years, retired baker Kerry Storer has driven over 1,000 km annually to volunteer at Farina's remote underground bakery in South Australia. The bakery, using traditional wood-fired ovens, funds the preservation of the abandoned town's historic buildings.
Volunteers and local residents have cleaned up unauthorized landfills in the Belomorsky reserve and a forestry area near Arkhangelsk, removing 17 tons of waste. The Clean Arctic project plans further cleanup missions in Chukotka and other northern regions.
A severed human leg, discovered at an Incheon recycling facility, was mistakenly thrown out by a hospital volunteer worker. The leg belonged to an 80-something patient who had undergone amputation surgery two days prior. Police are investigating potential violations of medical waste disposal laws.
The Muslim Council of Britain has issued new security guidance for mosques, advising lockdown drills and improved CCTV, due to rising anti-Muslim attacks and vandalism. The framework aims to enhance preparedness and community resilience.
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has issued new security guidance for mosques, advising lockdown drills and enhanced police ties due to rising anti-Muslim attacks and vandalism. The framework aims to prepare places of worship for threats like intimidation and targeted hostility.
The National Trust of South Australia (NTSA) will undergo a parliamentary inquiry after a campaign by disgruntled volunteers. The inquiry follows internal conflicts, including the dismissal of Moonta branch leadership and planned property sales to address a deficit, impacting tourism.
Labour's Andy Burnham is expected to win a consequential UK by-election in Makerfield, with polls showing a lead over Reform. The campaign has been marked by toxic rhetoric and a split right-wing vote, with the hardline Restore Britain party predicted to take crucial votes.
Fabio Cannavaro, coach of Uzbekistan's debutant World Cup team, arrived late to a press conference in Mexico City due to traffic. He praised Uzbekistan's investment in academies and facilities, predicting more players will feature in Europe due to their developing mentality.
Russia's FSB has detained three individuals accused of plotting terrorist attacks in Tyumen, Krasnodar, and Adygea Regions on behalf of Ukrainian special services. The suspects allegedly planned sabotage and attacks on military personnel, a volunteer organization, and infrastructure, with evidence including seized explosives and correspondence with handlers.
Paul Powlesland, a lawyer and environmental campaigner, faces prosecution by the Environment Agency for illegally cleaning a section of the River Roding without a permit. He organized volunteers to remove 200 bags of rubbish, branches, and silt over 10 days.
Activists in China are working covertly to help vulnerable women subjected to forced marriage and trafficking, operating in the shadows due to government crackdowns. The 'chained woman' incident in 2022 spurred a new wave of feminism focused on these issues, highlighting systemic failures despite official anti-trafficking efforts.
The Avondvierdaagse, a Dutch tradition of four-day evening walks, sees thousands of children explore neighborhoods with friends and family. Originating from military training, it now promotes physical activity, resilience, and community bonding, embodying the Dutch concept of 'Gezelligheid'.
Victor Harbor resident Jackson Baker, who has neurofibromatosis and an intellectual disability, experienced severe respiratory issues due to South Australia's algal bloom. His mother, Kirsty Whitehead, criticized the SA government's "inaccessible" and "inconsistent" public health information, particularly the lack of "easy read" formats. A volunteer survey by The Algal Bloom Shed collected symptom data, revealing common issues like coughs and headaches, which were not fully reflected in official advice.
Volunteers from the Clean Arctic project and Arktikugol Trust Company have cleared 30 tons of scrap metal from Piramida, a former Soviet mining town on the Spitsbergen archipelago. The collected waste will be transported for processing, highlighting Russia's commitment to environmental responsibility in the region.
Head of a Taiwanese sea search-and-rescue group urges joint maritime emergency drills with China. The Taiwan Strait is a high-risk zone, and cooperation stopped in 2016.
The head of a Taiwanese sea search-and-rescue group urged Beijing and Taipei to resume cooperation on maritime emergencies. Joint drills ceased in 2016, impacting safety in the busy Taiwan Strait.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's football team arrived in Houston for their first World Cup since 1974, showcasing style and resilience despite challenges like the Ebola outbreak and US isolation periods. The team received a warm welcome from local volunteers and the Congolese expat community.
An off-duty volunteer lifeguard, Charlie Verco, rescued a woman from a shark attack at Coogee Beach, Sydney. Verco described being in a state of panic himself while pulling the 35-year-old woman, who suffered severe leg and arm wounds, to shore. She is in critical but stable condition.
An off-duty volunteer lifeguard, Charlie Verco, described his panic while rescuing a 35-year-old woman bitten by a shark at Coogee Beach, Sydney. He paddled the victim to shore, applying first aid until emergency services arrived. The beach remains closed.
