Nowra Rotarians with some of the Christmas boxes destined for the drought-affected areas of Forbes and Condobolin. Photo: contributed.

Rotary Australia offers relief to farmers

Dec 2018Dec 05 2018 Mike Ludlow, South Coast Register Australia, Christmas, Condobolin, drought, farmers, Forbes, Gerringong, Nowra

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Communities all over Australia, including Nowra and Gerringong Rotarians (D 9710), have rallied together to help farmers who have been severely affected by the long-lasting

WELCOME ABOARD: The Rotary Club of Cessnock's newest members Janette Owens, Sharon Waite, Gai Good and Maggie Johnson.

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Women now outnumber men at Cessnock Rotary

Oct 2018Oct 03 2018 Stephen Bisset, The Advertiser Australia, Cessnock, membership, New South Wales

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The once male dominated domain of the Rotary Club of Cessnock (New South Wales, Australia – D 9670) now has a decidedly feminine touch.

From L-R: Rob Uhl - District Youth Exchange Program (YEP) Chair, Huang Cheng Yu (Sylvia) - Exchange student from Taiwan, Jacquie Cousley - Rotary Nowra Youth Director and Karen Trigg - YEP Committee and Bomaderry Rotarian.

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RYE programme benefits Fiji residents

Sep 2018Sep 04 2018 South Coast Register Australia, Fiji, Koriopita, Lautoka, Nowra, Viti Levu

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Rotary clubs all around Australia have joined forces and partnered with Channel

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End Polio Now: Still some more work left

Oct 2017 Sean Slatter, The Examiner Australia, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Launceston, PolioPlus, Tasmania

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Australia may not have had a polio case in more than a decade, but that hasn’t stopped it from continuing the fight to eradicate the disease. With October 24 marking International Polio Day, the

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Rotary Australia reaches out to communities

Aug 2017Aug 31 2017 Reg Pierce, Wauchope Gazette Australia, Port Macquarie, RAWS, Reg Pierce, Wauchope, Woolgoolga

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Wauchope Rotary volunteer Reg Pierce wants people to know what the charity is all about: The main thing we’re trying to do is to get people to understand what Rotary does. One part of Rotary

Students at the one of the past Model United Nations Assembly in Canberra for the past 21 years by the Rotary Club of Canberra Sunrise. Photo: Submitted

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Rotary to hold mock UN Assembly in Canberra

Aug 2017Aug 10 2017 Megan Doherty, The Canberra Times Australia, Burgmann College, Canberra, Mock UN Assembly, North Korea, Parliament

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They may be at the twelfth year of their school education and it may be a mock United Nations but the importance of their draft

Golfers in action at the club's fundraiser.

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Golf Day fundraiser for critical care unit

May 2017 Charlene Macaulay, Star Weekly Australia, fundraiser, golf day, Rober Fava, Werribee, Werribee Mercy Hospital

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From teeing off to high tea, Werribee Rotary Club (Australia, District 9800) is pulling out all stops to help fit out Werribee Mercy Hospital’s new critical care unit. The club, which hosted a golf

Former Rotary Club of Perth President Dick Cook. Photo: Andrew Ritchie

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Past Presidents share golden memories during club’s anniversary

May 2017 Denise S Cahill, Western Suburbs Weekly Australia, Dick Cook, fellowship, Perth, Rotary Club, Royal Perth Hospital

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Eighteen former Rotary Club of Perth (RCOP – Australia, District 9455) presidents shared highlights of their presidential year to celebrate the club’s 90th anniversary in April. Dick Cook was president

COMMUNITY KINDNESS: Rotary Club of Lismore president Neil Woods (on left) presented Lismore Men's & Community Shed president George Sparnon with a 20ft shipping container and a $1000 voucher for Summerland Tools.

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Lismore Men’s & Community Shed buoyed by Rotary support

May 2017May 09 2017 Alison Paterson, Northern Star Australia, community, container, Lismore, Neil Woods

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After the Lismore Men’s Shed was devastated by the recent storms and

Rotary Nowra’s president elect Polly Hill (right), International Service Director Julie Ludlow and Rotary International president-elect Ian H S Riseley.

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Riseley set to lead Rotary to newer heights

May 2017May 08 2017 South Coast Register Australia, Canberra, Ian Riseley, Rotary, Sandringham, Shoalhaven, Steve Hill

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The recent Rotary District Assembly gave existing and new Rotarians an insight into the hundreds of service and fellowship activities that take place in Rotary

Rotary Club of Manjimup President Alex Alban, Emily Barton, Sarah Busch, youth exchange coordinater Harry Hercock and Jordan Turner celebrate the clubs successful youth exchange programme.

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Rotary travel builds confidence among Aussie students

Mar 2017Mar 01 2017 Cecilia Allen, Bridgetown Times Alex Alban, Australia, Emily Barton, Manjimup, youth exchange

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Living abroad for 12 months offers the chance to meet new friends, gain confidence and independence and create