The Good News Hub
The Good News Hub is a website dedicated to sharing uplifting and positive stories from Australia and around the world. It covers various topics, including society, well-being, environment, animals, science, and technology. The site aims to counterbalance the often negative focus of mainstream news by highlighting inspiring and heartwarming events, such as environmental achievements, acts of kindness, and scientific breakthroughs. It is part of a registered charity, The Change For Good Foundation, which seeks to promote positive change and improve mental health through the power of good news.
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Teacher Breaks Guinness World Record After 61 Years in the Classroom
There’s a remarkable story of dedication and joy coming out of the United States that’s inspiring people around the world. Glenda Akin, a teacher from Westmoreland High School in Tennessee, has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records for the longest career as a female teacher at the same school, a staggering 61 years and […]
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England’s Forest of Dean to Grow for First Time in Two Centuries
There’s uplifting news from one of England’s most cherished woodlands. The Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire is being expanded for the first time in more than two centuries, with plans underway to plant 120,000 trees this winter, creating new mixed woodland that will benefit people, wildlife and the environment. The project, led by Forestry England, […]
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New Koala Conservation Park Announced in Australia
There is uplifting news for wildlife lovers in Australia. A new conservation park, the Koala Conservation Park, in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, has been established to help protect one of the country’s most treasured native animals, the koala. The newly created Koala Conservation Park is designed to safeguard critical koala habitat, preserving large areas […]
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Young Inventor Finds Greener Way to Recycle Rare Earths
At just 28 years old, French-American chemist Marie Perrin is turning everyday electronic waste into an environmental win that could benefit the whole planet. Her inventive process to recycle rare earth elements — materials used in everything from smartphones to wind turbines — has earned her one of the top honours at the 2025 Young […]
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England Confirms Ban on No-Fault Evictions, Giving Renters Stability
Renters across England have been handed a long-awaited boost, as the Government confirmed that no-fault evictions will officially come to an end from May 2026. The announcement, made on 13 November 2025, marks one of the biggest housing reforms in a generation, and brings a wave of relief to the country’s eleven million private tenants. […]
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Sperm Whale Communication: Whales “Talk” with Vowel-Like Human Sounds
Deep beneath the ocean’s surface, sperm whales may be hiding a surprising secret: their clicks and calls could resemble human speech. New research shows that some whale vocalisations include vowel-like sounds, much like the vowels we use in human language. Gašper Beguš, linguistics lead at Project CETI, told Popular Science: “What used to be conceived of […]
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A Smart Patch That Could Help Heal Hearts After Attack
In labs at MIT, scientists are working on something that could change the way we help the heart recover after a major attack. It is a thin, flexible Smart Patch, and it might just be a game changer. When someone suffers a major heart attack, the damaged cardiac tissue does not regenerate effectively, leading to […]
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Billie Eilish Donates $11.5 Million, and Calls on Billionaires to “Give Your Money Away”
There are powerful moments in music, and then there are powerful moments in humanity. This week, singer and global superstar Billie Eilish delivered one of the latter, announcing that she is donating $11.5 million of her tour earnings to causes tackling some of the world’s most urgent challenges. Speaking on stage at an event in […]
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A New Dawn for Learning: India Invests ₹21,000 to Transform Education
Something inspiring is taking shape in the far north-east of India, a region of rolling hills, tea gardens, and rich cultures often missed by the spotlight. The Indian government has announced a massive ₹21,000 crore (about $2.5 billion USD) investment to transform education there. For millions of students, it could be life-changing. On 8 November […]
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Six Reasons Dolphins Are Unique Amongst Other Mammals
1. Communication Dolphins have a complex communication system that includes a variety of vocalizations, body language, and echolocation. They are able to communicate with each other in intricate ways, and some species even have their own dialects. Every dolphin has its own high-pitched whistle that is unique to them. This can be really useful for […]
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