Charity
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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.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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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.
- by 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?
- by Katie Cunningham
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Andrew Leigh
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.
- by 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.
Opinion
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.
- by Maree Badgery-Parker
These four women have found the secret to fulfilment
About five million Australians take part in volunteering activities and find they get as much as they give.
- by Dilvin Yasa
Foxes, joggers and fat feet: What I learnt doing Sydney’s new overnight walk
To preview the first UNICEF Dusk to Dawn walk, Herald writer Garry Maddox plodded from North Sydney to Bondi with ultramarathoner Pat Farmer.
- by Garry Maddox
Duchess of York packs venue in first of five WA appearances
Seven hundred people packed a Perth resort on Friday night to see ‘Fergie’ talk about her charity work and why she’s choosing to publish in Western Australia.
- by Emma Young
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