A charity raised $69m to support NSW firefighters. They got only $12m
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A charity raised $69m to support NSW firefighters. They got only $12m

The Rural Fire Service Association has paid more than half the money it raised to a commercial telemarketer accused of unethical sales tactics.

  • byMax Maddison

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‘It will break hearts’:Western suburbs kids’ music charity faces axe

‘It will break hearts’:Western suburbs kids’ music charity faces axe

A free program that gives disadvantaged students a love of instruments and a space to feel happy may close due to lack of funding.

  • byCarolyn Webb
Pride can be a barrier for those in need. This Sydneysider found a solution

Pride can be a barrier for those in need. This Sydneysider found a solution

Cheryne El Hawat,30,is one of several Sydneysiders who were honoured on Wednesday night for their contribution to the city.

  • byMichael Koziol
Beyond Blue faces restructure,job losses as donations plummet
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Beyond Blue faces restructure,job losses as donations plummet

Beyond Blue is facing a restructure and job losses are on the horizon for the prominent mental health charity,as donations plummet by almost $18 million in two years.

  • byMelissa Cunningham
Charity dreams up tower in a creative fundraising effort

Charity dreams up tower in a creative fundraising effort

A Brisbane charity has submitted plans for a unit tower it has no intention of building,in a novel fundraising attempt.

  • byCameron Atfield
From degenerative back pain to half-marathons:WA politician’s bone donation journey
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From degenerative back pain to half-marathons:WA politician’s bone donation journey

After a 2001 bone donation transformed Colin de Grussa’s life,he is now lacing up to run a half-marathon for a national tissue and organ donor awareness campaign.

  • byAlex Condon
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Quick to help:Fun run has serious role changing lives

Quick to help:Fun run has serious role changing lives

A Paralympian raising money for Guide Dogs Victoria was among 20,000 Run Melbourne participants who braved the cold on Sunday.

  • byCarolyn Webb
Does saying ‘no’ to checkout charities make me a bad person?
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Does saying ‘no’ to checkout charities make me a bad person?

Many charities appeal to our emotions,which can get in the way of our logic.

  • byCherie Gilmour
How you can reduce your tax bill through charitable giving
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How you can reduce your tax bill through charitable giving

As the end of the financial year approaches,it is timely to remind you of the tax incentives that encourage charitable giving in Australia.

  • byNoel Whittaker
Leftover logistics:The Melbourne man finding homes for surplus food

Leftover logistics:The Melbourne man finding homes for surplus food

In Charbel Yamouni’s experience,one organisation’s trash – anything from leftover toasted sandwiches to freshly baked croissants – is often exactly what somebody else needs.

  • byMelissa Cunningham
Stimulating your ablutions
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Stimulating your ablutions

Having a word with those disappearing ailments.