Victorian government ministers and opposition members participated in the second annual Parliamentary Big Freeze, taking ice baths to raise funds for Neale Daniher's FightMND charity. Organized by MP Emma Vulin, who has MND, the event aimed to raise up to $30,000 and highlighted community unity.
Brisbane couple Quentin and Kylie Birt have donated over $100 million to charities in two years, including $40 million to FightMND. Despite their significant contributions, they prefer not to be labeled as philanthropists, viewing their giving as a personal choice akin to a hobby.
Brisbane couple Quentin and Kylie Birt have donated over $100 million to charities in two years, including $40 million to FightMND. Despite their significant contributions, they prefer not to be labeled as philanthropists, viewing their donations as personal choices and a way to support passionate individuals.
Australians with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) diagnosed after 65 are ineligible for NDIS, facing insufficient aged care funding. Glenn Rowan, 78, pays $7,000 weekly for care, stating inadequate support pushes patients towards early euthanasia.
Hawthorn leads St Kilda 8.7 (55) to 0.5 (5) at halftime, with Jack Gunston scoring four goals for the Hawks and St Kilda's Sam Flanders ruled out with a suspected Achilles injury.
Neale Daniher, a former AFL player and coach, became a prominent public face for the fight against Motor Neurone Disease (MND) after his diagnosis. He founded FightMND and the "Big Freeze" event, raising millions for research and awareness, and was named Australian of the Year in 2025.
Neale Daniher, a former AFL player and coach, became a prominent public face for motor neurone disease (MND) research after his diagnosis. He founded FightMND and the Big Freeze event, raising millions for a cure and significantly increasing public awareness.
Former AFL player and coach Neale Daniher has died at 65, 13 years after his motor neurone disease diagnosis. Known for his football career and co-founding FightMND, he raised over $100m for research.
A coroner's court heard Dezi Freeman yelled abuse at a dying constable after two Victoria police officers were killed investigating an alleged child sexual assault. Freeman was later shot dead by police.
Neale Daniher, a prominent figure in Australian Rules Football for nearly 50 years and a tireless campaigner against motor neurone disease (MND), will be honored with a state funeral in Victoria. Daniher passed away 12 years after his MND diagnosis, leaving a legacy of significant contributions to the AFL and a determined fight for a cure.
Former AFL player and coach Neale Daniher has died at 65, 13 years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. He was a prominent campaigner for MND research and co-founded FightMND.
Former AFL player and coach Neale Daniher has died at 65. Diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2013, he became a prominent campaigner, founding Fight MND and raising millions for research. He was named Australian of the Year in 2025.
