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In the aftermath of the summer's fast-hitting disasters, or through the enduring grip of drought, we have seen the best of our human qualities on display. In every village, town and city, every day. 

Some people owe their lives to a stranger, whether that stranger was wearing a uniform or the summer dress of a holidaymaker. Selfless action in moments of utter terror.

For all of these kinds of stories that have already been told, there are countless more that deserve to be heard. And so at Australian Community Media, we want to give voice to them and give thanks to the heroes of the home front. 

Stories of efforts that have helped your community in its darkest times. Of the smallest acts of kindness and generosity that have reminded you how good people really are. 

Please join us in sharing your stories of gratitude. It doesn't matter how, it doesn't matter where. 

We will publish as many responses as we can online and in special print editions in coming weeks.

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Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Ankara could still block Sweden and Finland's accession to NATO.

Sweden, Finland on track for NATO

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NSW north braces for floods amid warnings

Boris Johnson is under pressure over what he knew about a former minister's sexual misconduct.

Pressure on UK PM over minister's conduct

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Qld women charged over child left on bus

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Aged just 43, Richard Nash got up to walk across the room, only he never made it.

How a car named Bert helped one man recover from a stroke

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Mental health worker shortage: 'there are not enough of us'

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Federation University immunologist Professor Stuart Berzins. 

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'I don't know what else to do': Helena's mission to help family in Ukraine

LOVE: Caleb and mum Michelle Ross. Picture: Luke Hemer

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Caleb: a little boy who is one in a billion

 Professor Nuzhat Ahmed- Lead Researcher of our Ovarian cancer project.

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Australian research breakthrough in fight against ovarian cancer

INSET: Adam Livori, team leader pharmacist of the Medical Specialties Pharmacy Team and Outpatient Pharmacist clinics in Ballarat

Study shows importance of following medical advice

Pharmacist's research helping mend broken hearts

 MAKING IT HAPPEN: Ballarat Afghan Action Group's David MacPhail, Abdul Rasuli, and Maureen Doonan helped organise a mission to deliver food to starving families in Afghanistan. Picture: Lachlan Bence

Ensuring Afghan families survive the harsh winter.

Covert mission to feed desperate Afghan families - from Australia

THERAPY: Jacqui MacMillan with dog Honey and Buninyong Primary pupils (back) Ruby, Rylan and (front) Euan with Muffin the guinea pig and Isla with Bluey. Picture: Adam Trafford

"Animals teach empathy and help children develop social skills."