Key Facts: The Walk to AREC, an annual 25-kilometre charity walk held on the Gold Coast ahead of the Australasian Real Estate Conference, has raised over $100,000 across its first three years in support of Destiny Rescue, an organisation combating child sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Founded in 2024 by Jonny Bell and Jonathan Rostron … Continued
EMBARGOED UNTIL 14:00 AEST ON THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 Oxfam warns Musk’s imminent ‘government-backed trillionaire’ status marks ‘a dark day for democracy’ As Elon Musk’s personal fortune is expected to surpass $1 trillion with tomorrow’s SpaceX IPO, making him the world’s first trillionaire, a new Oxfam analysis reveals Musk would be richer than the poorest … Continued
More Palestinians killed by Israeli military and settlers across occupied West Bank in last 3 years since Gaza hostilities than previous 17 combined – Oxfam More than one in five killed over last 20 years were children More Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli military and settlers across the occupied West Bank in the last three years than … Continued
Australia’s largest team endurance event returns to Brisbane this Saturday, 13 June with a sold-out Kokoda Challenge setting off from Brookfield Recreation Reserve. Just 30 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD, adventure awaits as thousands of participants take on the epic 18, 30 or 48km course in teams of 2-5 through the rugged trails of D’Aguilar National … Continued
3 June 2026 “Be the hope our community desperately needs right now” Support the Toowoomba community through The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal this year The Salvation Army in Toowoomba is calling on locals to dig deep and get involved in the Red Shield Appeal this year, raising vital funds to support those … Continued
Key Facts: Book: Geigi The Stubborn Boy Authors: Elliott and Michael Passi (Torres Strait Islander) Publisher:Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) Themes: Listening to Elders, family, courage, Creation story Availability: Available now through the ILF online bookshop and good bookstores. The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) is proud to publish Geigi The Stubborn Boy, a beautifully illustrated … Continued
STEPS Pathways Charity is offering supporters the chance to win a getaway to Tasmania valued at over $8,000 as its annual STEPS Grand Winter Ball raffle prize. The prize includes a $6,000 Odyssey eGift Card redeemable across five of Tasmania’s most renowned accommodation and hospitality venues, a $2,000 travel voucher from Elk Travel, and two Pennicott Wilderness Journeys cruise tickets valued at $380. Only 1,600 raffle tickets are available at … Continued
The rise in wealth alone could lift nearly 1 million people out of poverty in Australia The collective wealth of Australia’s billionaires increased by $25.67 billion over the past year — equivalent to almost $50,000 per minute according to new analysis by Oxfam Australia of the 2026 Australian Financial Review Rich List. The truly staggering surge in wealth … Continued
Key Facts: The Australian Koala Foundation's Koala All Rounder, Sarah, will be visiting the Warialda Save the Koala Gift Shop on 8th–9th June. Local media are invited to attend for an interview and photo opportunity with Sarah at 23 Stephen St, Warialda NSW 2402. Sarah will be available to discuss Koala conservation, habitat protection, and … Continued
Key Facts: The Australian Koala Foundation's Koala All Rounder, Sarah, will be visiting the Warialda Save the Koala Gift Shop on 8th–9th June. Local media are invited to attend for an interview and photo opportunity with Sarah at 23 Stephen St, Warialda NSW 2402. Sarah will be available to discuss Koala conservation, habitat protection, and … Continued
