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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Hero abandoned dog saves 38 other animals and is then adopted herself
A remarkable tale of animal heroism unfolded when a 10-year-old Basset Hound ran away from her neglectful home and saved tens of other animals. The dog, now aptly named Hero, escaped wearing an ID tag that led animal control officers to a house with 38 animals in dire need of rescue. Hero sparked a rescue […]
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Wind energy surpasses gas in electricity generation in the European Union in 2023
In a first for the European Union (EU), wind energy has surpassed gas, with more of it being used to generate energy in 2023. In a win for the renewable energy sector, wind energy produced 18 percent of the electricity generated last year, compared with 17% for gas. Combined with solar energy, the two renewable […]
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Meet the 110 year-old Sudanese refugee, Fatima, who is helping other women achieve financial freedom
In Cairo, Egypt a group of refugee women meet regularly, pooling their money together and making financial decisions for the good of others. Out of the 29 women Fatima is by far the oldest at the age of 110. Despite being a centenarian, Fatima looks at least forty years younger, with a passion for life […]
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Missing cat reunited with family after 10 years
Linda Ellerton never thought she’d see her cat Whiskas again. However, the pair have been reunited in an emotional reunion, more than 10 years after the beloved feline went missing. Whiskas, who is 16 years old, was found in Chilton Moor, near Durham in the UK, which is close to where she lived before disappearing. […]
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Amazon deforestation halved in 2023
In great news for the climate, the rate of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest halved in 2023. This is the lowest rate of deforestation in 5 years for the world’s largest rainforest. Data from national space agency Inpe, part of the Brazilian Ministry of Science, showed 5,153 sq km (1,989.6 sq miles) of the Amazon […]
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Man keeps alive language thought to be extinct
The Chaná language, a native language of Argentina and Uruguay, was thought to be extinct for over 200 years. However, it has now been discovered that one man has been keeping it alive. Unbeknown to the world Blas Jaime, an 89 year old Argentinian man, had kept the language from dying out. Thanks to the […]
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Animal shelter adopts out all of its animals over Christmas- for the first time in its 50 year history!
An animal shelter in Pennsylvania proved that Christmas miracles do happen, and celebrated after adopting out of all its animals over the Christmas festive period. The walls inside of the Adams County SPCA kennels were echoing with silence (in a good way!) as no furry pets had to spend Christmas inside its facilities. Just two […]
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‘Extinct’ golden mole is spotted for the first time in over 80 years
It was feared extinct, but in positive news, a species of golden mole not seen in over 80 years has been rediscovered. Researchers have been extensively looking for the De Winton’s golden mole, which was last spotted in 1937, and finally found the adorable little creature in the sand dunes of South Africa. Whilst most […]
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‘Bike whisperer’ vigilante who finds stolen bikes and helps reform thieves
In the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik local bus driver and self-confessed “bike nerd” Bjartmar Leósson has become a local hero by helping to return hundreds of stolen bikes. On top of this noble act, he has helped the bike thieves to reform in the process. In 2019, Leósson noticed a stark rise in bike thefts […]
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First new antibiotic discovered in 60 years thanks to AI
With the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) scientists have discovered a new antibiotic. The antibiotic is part of a new drug class and will be used to treat the drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, which is more commonly known as MRSA. MRSA is a superbug, and is notoriously difficult to treat. Finding a treatment that works is […]
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