Charity
Carport food charity boss 'gobsmacked' by white knight's $120k lifeline
A charity food pantry that was run out of a suburban carport but faced closure following a council ban has been rescued by a businessman's gift of new premises.
- Carolyn Webb
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For these three friends, raising money for cancer is deeply personal
For the first time, the Pink Test at the Border-Gavaskar series raised money for all forms of cancer, bringing in more than $8 million for charity.
- Nick Newling
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- Courts
How the death of one kangaroo could leave Tracy with a criminal conviction
The Blue Mountains artist has cared for hundreds of injured kangaroos as a WIRES volunteer. She stands accused of animal cruelty for allegedly failing to provide veterinary treatment.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
11-year-old survives floating alone for days after shipwreck
The “exhausted and cold” girl was saved by a German-flagged sailboat after withstanding a three-day storm and big waves.
- Colleen Barry and Maria Grazia Murru
Is it still goodwill if you’re filming? Kindness in the era of social media
Worthy deeds are performed for a vast digital audience. Philanthropy, or charity porn?
- Katie Cunningham
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Rounding up for charity at the register? Soon you’ll be able to claim it on tax
The $2 minimum for tax-deductible charity donations has been in place since 1927. Now the government plans to remove it.
- Shane Wright
Crown Perth gets pearly glow with Ronald McDonald House charity ball
More than 1000 West Australians came together on Saturday to celebrate the pearl-themed 30th Ronald McDonald House Charities WA Gala Ball at Crown Perth, a fundraiser for families with sick children.
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- Gen Z
Forty years ago, Band Aid stirred my Gen X conscience. Who’s inspiring Gen Z?
Do They Know It’s Christmas? helped my generation construct a compassionate worldview but the music my kids listen to seems devoid of any warriors for justice.
- Maree Badgery-Parker
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