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15/10/2026

Tomorrow is World Op Shop Day, celebrating 100 years since the term ‘op shop’ was coined. But The Salvation Army’s commitment to repurposing items goes way back to the 1880s, culminating in the iconic second-hand shops we now know as Salvos Stores.

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The Salvation Army’s commitment to recycling stretches back to the 1880s

15/10/2026

In today’s Global Focus column, we report on Australian officers Captains Brad and Joycelyn McIver, who are serving in the Solomon Islands, and their recent visit to Salvation Army community church fellowships on the island of Malaita, plus other news from around The Salvation Army world.

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News from around The Salvation Army world

14/10/2026

Over the past 18 months, Toowoomba Corps Officer Captain Aaron Reid has been participating in The Salvation Army’s Movement Renewal program, which aims to shape leaders and mission across the Australia Territory. He shares some personal reflections on its impact with 𝑆𝑎𝑙𝑣𝑜𝑠 𝑂𝑛𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒.

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Major Aaron Reid shares his reflections on the impact of being involved in Movement Renewal

14/10/2026

Major Kaye Viney from The Salvation Army in Darwin delivered the address at yesterday's inaugural Northern Territory Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast. The event, organised by the Northern Territory Council of Churches (NTCC), brought together political, church and community leaders in a shared spirit of prayer and reflection.

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Major Kaye Viney encourages leaders to serve with integrity, compassion and humility

13/10/2026

“We are a school of hope,” says Phillip Cooper, Principal of TSA Independent School in Lawnton (Qld). For young people who have fallen through the cracks of mainstream education, The Salvation Army’s Independent School offers a place to belong. Hear from students and staff about how walking alongside young people and their families, with support from the Pine Rivers Corps community, is helping them rebuild confidence and discover their strengths.

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13/10/2026

The Queensland Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) recently partnered with the Red Shield Defence Services (RSDS) in Townsville to support enthusiastic walkers in the Wounded Heroes 24-hour Challenge on Castle Hill. Click on the image to read Simone Worthing’s report.

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More than 700 people participate in Wounded Heroes 24-hour Challenge in Townsville

12/10/2026

The Salvation Army Emergency Services in South Australia are ‘at the ready’ for the summer season after gathering at the Pooraka depot in Adelaide. Divisional leaders Captains Scott and Natalie Frame had the sausages sizzling while Salvation Army volunteers and staff, along with members of the Country Fire Service, focused on preparedness for the months ahead.

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SAES hold annual seasonal readiness event for staff and volunteers

12/10/2026

Salvation Army world leaders have conducted interviews in all sorts of settings around the world, but none more quirky than General Bramwell Booth’s choice of a Turkish bath in London’s city centre in 1929. In today’s Army Archives column, Barry Gittins recounts an ‘odd’ tale that appeared in a 1929 edition of 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑊𝑎𝑟 𝐶𝑟𝑦.

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When a London journalist got the scoop in a Turkish bath!

11/10/2026

Young people in Sydney who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness will soon have access to safe, stable accommodation and wraparound support through Haven House, a new transitional housing development in Surry Hills. The Salvation Army will provide property and tenancy management and wraparound support services. Click on the photo to read the full story.

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Surry Hills development to address Sydney’s growing need for youth housing

09/10/2026

Retired officers play an integral role in the mission and ministry of The Salvation Army for many years after their active officership has ended. Most continue to be involved in meaningful ways in their local corps and community, drawing on experience gained over decades of service. 𝑆𝑎𝑙𝑣𝑜𝑠 𝑂𝑛𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 today launches a new regular series focusing on some of these amazing retired officers. To begin the series, we asked Colonels Kelvin and Julie Alley five questions.

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A column highlighting retired Salvation Army officers of the Australia Territory and their continued service to the Lord