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Full-time workers hit by 'worst ever' housing crisis

Full-time workers hit by 'worst ever' housing crisis

Even workers in full-time jobs struggle to meet rental costs, charities say, while those with less income are going without essentials.

New cohort of 'working poor' fronting food charities

New cohort of 'working poor' fronting food charities

New cohort of 'working poor' fronting food charities

New cohort of 'working poor' fronting food charities

Double-income families are among a new demographic of "working poor" Australians fronting up at food charities that are struggling to meet demand.

More than 800,000 chip in to clean up tonnes of rubbish

More than 800,000 chip in to clean up tonnes of rubbish

More than 800,000 chip in to clean up tonnes of rubbish

More than 800,000 chip in to clean up tonnes of rubbish

From bras to buckets, an army of volunteers has picked up weird and wacky objects among tonnes of rubbish in the largest national environmental clean-up.

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Anger in halls of power over 'unfair' electoral reforms

Anger in halls of power over 'unfair' electoral reforms

Federal MPs have clashed in a Parliament House corridor over political donation laws which loom as a sticking point in minority government negotiations.

'Fake culture': legal body's charity status under fire

'Fake culture': legal body's charity status under fire

Already vowing to axe taxpayer support, the coalition's latest salvo against an environment litigation body could strip it of charity status to choke off funds.

Neale Daniher named 2025 Australian of the Year

Neale Daniher named 2025 Australian of the Year

The AFL legend has turned his diagnosis of motor neurone disease into a search for a cure, bringing Australians along for the fight.

Charity founder named Senior Australian of the Year

Charity founder named Senior Australian of the Year

Brother Olly Pickett has provided wheelchairs for countless children around the globe for decades through one of the largest volunteer groups in WA.

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Fears for needy as uncertain charities face cash crunch

Fears for needy as uncertain charities face cash crunch

Fears for needy as uncertain charities face cash crunch

Fears for needy as uncertain charities face cash crunch

One in three charities are unsure if they will be able to stay afloat, raising concerns about the winding back of community services.

Milestone day as sea of red salutes Daniel's legacy

Milestone day as sea of red salutes Daniel's legacy

Milestone day as sea of red salutes Daniel's legacy

Milestone day as sea of red salutes Daniel's legacy

Politicians have set aside rivalries and worn a single colour to join thousands of people saluting the legacy of Daniel Morcombe.

Tax incentives will provide extra meals and cut waste

Tax incentives will provide extra meals and cut waste

Tax incentives will provide extra meals and cut waste

Tax incentives will provide extra meals and cut waste

Millions of meals that are being dumped in landfill could instead end up on the plates of vulnerable Australians who need them, under proposed tax changes.

Red Cross on a quest for clothing fit for a friend

Red Cross on a quest for clothing fit for a friend

Red Cross on a quest for clothing fit for a friend

Red Cross on a quest for clothing fit for a friend

The Red Cross wants Australians to donate quality to its clothing drive this year, with Uber also on hand to pick up people's offerings from their doorstep.

Retail trade springs back after warmer weather

Retail trade springs back after warmer weather

Retail trade springs back after warmer weather

Retail trade springs back after warmer weather

A hotter-than-average August and Father's Day sales has led to a spike in retail sales, with more people taking advantage of the outdoors.

Australia's first women’s refuge honoured

Australia's first women’s refuge honoured

Australia's first women’s refuge honoured

Australia's first women’s refuge honoured

Australia's first women's refuge has been awarded heritage honours 50 years after it was founded by journalist Anne Summers and other activists.

Raw pain drives charity plea from slain officer's mum

Raw pain drives charity plea from slain officer's mum

Raw pain drives charity plea from slain officer's mum

Raw pain drives charity plea from slain officer's mum

Nearly two years after losing her daughter in a cold-blooded killing, a mother is appealing to the wider community to support a police charity.

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Parents of slain surfers to honour sons with foundation

A GoFundMe appeal of more than $500,000 will be used to set up a foundation in honour of two Australian brothers killed on a surfing trip in Mexico.

Teacher runs towards an end to preventable blindness

Thousands of Australians have taken part in a virtual charity event to raise funds to help the vision impaired in 25 countries around the world.

Food charity cupboards bare amid cost-of-living crisis

Inflationary pressures are pushing more Australians into food relief queues, with businesses unable to pick up the slack as donations dive.

CFMEU construction work under review as charities baulk

Two charities are reviewing their ties to the CFMEU, which is facing allegations of criminal links as the government seeks reassurances about large projects.

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Charity gap stark as cost-of-living crisis keeps biting

Australian charities received record-breaking revenue last financial year but that was outstripped by soaring expenses amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Zendaya delivers memorable fashion moment at Met Gala

Some of entertainment's biggest names have flaunted eye-catching dresses and suits at the New York event known as fashion's biggest night.

Child poverty worse, vulnerable face frightening choice

People forced to chose between paying for food and rent are reaching out to the Salvation Army, as concerns were raised over a jump in child poverty.

What a load of rubbish: Clean Up Australia going strong

As one state bans harmful coffee cups, people across the country have mucked in and picked up plastic waste and cigarette butts for Clean Up Australia Day.

Magpies, Tigers lock in first AFL Charity Shield clash

Two of the AFL's biggest clubs are set to face off for the Charity Shield, with the proceeds of the game going to Foodbank.

Ex-Australian spy dies in Atlantic Ocean rowing race

A charity rowing expedition from the Canary Islands to Antigua has ended in tragedy with the death of a former Australian spy and war crimes investigator.

Christmas appeal as Aussies struggle to make ends meet

Christmas is expected to be an especially difficult time for millions of Australians as the cost of living crisis impacts what should be a celebratory season.

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