Welcome to the Good News Roundup for October 26, 2026
The chalk messages providing inspiration for many
People taking a coastal walk in Perth, Western Australia are being treated to messages of positivity and inspiration on the footpath, as a young man looks to bring joy into the lives of others.
21-year-old Phoenix Forbes uses chalk to leave words of affirmation and positivity, he says he started after struggling with his own mental health.
He now leaves daily messages of inspiration, sometimes also leaving flowers, as a reminder to others of the beauty and joy that exists in life.
To hear more about his messages, watch his tiktok here.
Fisherman rescues kangaroo 3km off the coast
We know they can swim, but it’s not everyday you find a kangaroo three kilometres out to sea.
That’s what happened to South Australian fisherman Jake Murray and his crew, finding the exhausted male kangaroo in the middle of Boston Bay.
The crew managed to bring the kangaroo onboard and keep him calm until getting him back to dry land, where he rested for a short while before hopping away.
Read the full story here.
Man who watched Neil Armstrong walk on the moon as a boy, helps purchase the astronauts’ childhood home
A US man who was inspired by Neil Armstrong’s moon landing in 1969 has come forward to help preserve the astronaut’s childhood home.
Ken Schreiber was surprised to learn that no one had come forward to preserve the historic Ohio property after learning it was listed for sale in August this year, so he decided to take action.
Ken committed $400,000 to allow the Auglaize County Historical Society to buy the home, who plan to restore its 1940’s appearance and open the home for public tours.
Read more here.
Clinical trial offers fresh hope for those living with PTSD
A new approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder has received FDA clearance in the US, offering fresh hope for those dealing with the condition.
By using brain activity measurements to guide targeted magnetic stimulation, researchers from Wave Neuroscience in collaboration with the Texas A&M Health Institute of Biosciences and Technology hope to offer an alternative for people who haven’t found relief with other treatments.
Early clinical trials show patients experiences a 52% reduction in PTSD symptoms, while 68% achieved remission.
Read more here.
