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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. 

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Ukrainian President Zelenskiy denies Russia seized last Ukrainian stronghold in Luhansk province.

Zelenskiy denies Russia has taken Luhansk

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Turkmenistan on June 29 to attend the VI Caspian Summit. Picture: Getty Images

As far as the repulsive Russian dictator is concerned, war is back as a weapon of statecraft.

The way military force is being used has changed

The shift to renewable energy will present opportunities and challenges, particularly to regional communities. Picture: Shutterstock

Overcoming these risks is very possible but it will require work, especially from government.

We need to speed up the shift to renewables. But there are risks

Danny Rumsey performing on his harp at the Great Hall at Parliament House. Picture: Supplied

A chance meeting on a train led to a new instrument appearing at a concert in Canberra.

The new instrument giving hope to disabled musicians

Health Minister Mark Butler says the subsidy could save people with type 1 diabetes thousands of dollars. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Albanese government delivers election pledge to support people with type 1 diabetes

Subsidy to drop device costs for people with diabetes

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's decision to cut independents staff numbers was stupid. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Labor and the nation would have been better off with a hung Parliament and minority government.

PM's arrogant decision is just plain stupid

A single minister should not have the power to set Australia's immigration intake, even if that minister does consult others. Picture: Shutterstock

During lockdown, many people thought that post-COVID would be a time for a major rethink about a whole range of policies. But there are disturbing signs the new government is still wedded to the same old views on immigration.

We deserve a rethink on immigration levels

Anthony Albanese is shackled when it comes to big-picture reform - unless he reverses the stage-three tax cuts. Picture: Getty Images

If Albanese can't fix the way we approach health, education and tax, he may as well be a one-term PM.

Well, we changed the government. Time to change the country

Minister for Indigenous Affairs Linda Burney hopes to get a referendum under way for a First Nations Voice to Parliament. Picture: Getty Images 

The Albanese Government faces some big risks in proposing a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in its first term.

For a Voice to Parliament to succeed, attitudes will have to change

New Prime Minister Anthony Albanese needs to find ways to save some money. Picture: Keegan Carroll

It is about time the bounty of this nation was redirected to more beneficial uses.

Here's how Labor can save on federal spending

Zed Seselja and David Pocock. Pictures: Karleen Minney and James Croucher 

Pocock can expect as much as 90 per cent of the Green preferences.

Zed's pinning his hopes on postal and pre-poll votes. He shouldn't

The Liberal Party has lost its identity in its coalition with the Nationals. Is it time for a partnership rethink? Pictures: Keegan Carroll, James Croucher, Sitthixay Ditthavong

The election result is part of a trend of a declining vote for the two major parties that began in 2010 and is not likely to stop.

The Liberal Party has a stinker of a problem with its Coalition partner

Zali Steggall has made her mark in Parliament after beating Tony Abbott at the 2019 election. Picture: AAP

Voters have been turning away from the major parties over the past two decades, for very good reason.

The era of minority government is upon us, and we should welcome it

The emergence of credible independent candidates such as Allegra Spender, Zali Steggall and Kylea Tink in blue electorates has given Labor voters something to think about. Picture: AAP

Australia's preferential voting system means we are rarely required to think too shrewdly when it comes to filling out our ballot paper. But sometimes it can make sense for the self-interested voter to act counterintuitively.

Should you vote strategically this election?

Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison during the leaders' debate on Sunday night. Picture: Getty Images

In Australia's democracy, you only have to fool 51 per cent of the people every three years - even less if the seats and preference from other parties fall your way.