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Mum gives back to breast milk donor program amid grief

A mum of twins cared for in intensive care when they were born prematurely says having access to donated breast milk was a lifeline.

AAP · Oct 3

Want to donate blood after the Bondi attacks? Here’s what you need to know

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood’s website and call centre have been inundated with people responding to calls for blood donations since Sunday night’s terrorist attack at Bondi Beach.

The Conversation · Dec 15, 2025

Bondi attack: vigils held as more than A$1m raised for man who tackled shooter – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2025

Tell Us What Free Snacks Would Get You To Donate Blood & We Might Give You $500

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood wants to know what free food and drink you want at your next blood donation. And you might win $500 in return.

Pedestrian.tv · May 20, 2024

'Critical holiday period': 200 extra blood donors needed in Hunter

200 extra blood donors are needed in Hunter over New Year period

Newcastle Herald · Dec 28, 2023

How the incoming heatwave has affected Hunter events and activities

Authorities are advising people to take extra care in the heat.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 8, 2023

You Can Finally Donate Those Pre-Loved Clothes Haunting Yr Wardrobe This Weekend Through Uber

Keen on a wardrobe update? Uber has teamed up with The Red Cross to let you donate your pre-loved clothes through Uber this weekend.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 16, 2023

Lack of household emergency plan puts millions at risk

Australian households are being urged to prepare for wild weather and emergencies after a survey found more than 12 million people do not have a plan.

AAP · Jun 20, 2023

Newcastle, Lake Macquarie make up most of NSW weather damage claims

Many of the claims followed severe hailstorms in May.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 20, 2023

Red Cross denies regional blood shortages despite cancer patient turned away twice in one month

The Australian Red Cross's Lifeblood service strongly denies there are blood shortages in regional Western Australia, despite a cancer patient on the Goldfields being turned away from transfusion appointments for the second time this month.

ABC News · May 24, 2023