Your Rotary News in Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Membership
October 3, 2025
Welcome to our newest Rotary club!

Rotary Club of Suva Central launches with 25 young professionals, the first new club of the year in Zone 8.

Rotary International
October 2, 2025
Out of the gate

With just two weeks’ notice, Francesco Arezzo confidently takes the reins of Rotary International.

Membership
September 29, 2025
Keeping the fire of Rotary going in Cook Islands

Rotary celebrates a milestone with the new Rotary Club of Aitutaki, expanding its reach in the Cook Islands.

Public Image
September 12, 2025
A year on the waves

Young Rotarian Jasmine Harrison is halfway through her world traverse, sailing solo in the Mini Globe Race.

Leadership
September 8, 2025
Rotary International President-elect SangKoo Yun has passed

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Rotary International President-elect SangKoo Yun.

Youth
September 2, 2025
STV Windeward Bound arrives on the sunny Gold Coast

STV Windeward Bound sailed gracefully into the Southport Seaway, Gold Coast, on its return journey to Tasmania.

Leadership
September 1, 2025
Olayinka Hakeem Babalola announced as 2026-27 RI president

Olayinka Hakeem Babalola of Nigeria will serve as Rotary International president 2026-27. He’s a longtime Rotarian, and active supporter of The Rotary Foundation.

Youth
August 20, 2025
Building leaders in Koroipita

Teens in Fiji's Koroipita Village take part in new Rotary youth program focused on leadership and fun.

Ryda
August 15, 2025
RYPEN Fiji: Empowering youth through enrichment and connection

RYPEN Fiji launches with cross-cultural teamwork, empowering 35 students through leadership and learning.

Leadership
August 12, 2025
President-elect SangKoo Yun resigns

President-elect SangKoo Yun informed us all of his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and his decision to step back from Rotary responsibilities.

Interact
August 7, 2025
Interact for leadership and creating good

Leadership, friendship and fun unite at Interact Camp hosted by D9560 Passport Rotary Club in Yeppoon.

Leadership
August 6, 2025
Larry Lunsford selected to be 2027-28 Rotary International president

Larry A Lunsford, a member of the Rotary Club of Kansas City-Plaza, US, is the selection of the nominating committee to become Rotary International’s president for 2027-28.