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Australian philanthropists gave away $1.56 billion last year, more than triple the amount donated a decade ago when tracking began. The average gift jumped from $9.4 million to $31.3 million, showing how transparency inspires generosity.
When Maxine Smith died with knitting needles in her hands, she left behind thousands of unfinished squares meant for people in need. Now her Australian community has transformed her final projects into 80 blankets warming families facing their hardest moments.
One in 20 Australian kids loses a parent before turning 18, but a free program is teaching them they're not alone. Feel the Magic brings grieving families together to learn skills for healing while connecting with others who understand their loss.
A simple act of returning bottles and cans has generated over $100 million for Australian charities since 2017. The program has also recycled 16 billion containers while putting $1.6 billion back in people's pockets.
One of Australia's most beloved rock bands is getting back together after four decades apart. Australian Crawl's original members will perform 10 concerts this fall alongside Men At Work and other Aussie music legends.
Rogers Communications just kicked off a $1 million donation to Alberta children's charities through the Rogers Charity Classic, a golf tournament that's raised over $164 million since it started. Last year alone, the event brought in a record $26.6 million to help thousands of kids access counseling, sports programs, and family support.
A six-person charity struggling with costly website updates found a solution that transformed their online presence. Fashion and Textile Children's Trust now reaches 40,000 annual visitors after switching platforms.
A charity golf tournament in Alberta just shattered records by raising $26.6 million to help children across the province. Since its start, the Rogers Charity Classic has now raised over $164 million for youth programs.
British businesses can now donate goods to charities without paying tax, removing a barrier that discouraged corporate giving. The change comes as charity donations have dropped by £1.4 billion in just one year.
The Rangers Charity Foundation just handed £10,000 to two Scottish veterans charities that provide daily support, hot meals, and mental health services to former military members and their families. The donation marks the end of a season-long partnership that's part of over £271,000 the Foundation has given to armed forces causes.
A South African charity shop turned donated goods into over R2.1 million for animal welfare last year, funding 371 sterilizations and emergency care across the country. Since 2012, SAINTs has now contributed over R30 million to helping vulnerable animals.
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who became Australia's first qualified astronaut in 2024, has been named Australian of the Year for inspiring a nation to reach for the stars. The space engineer is now encouraging young Australians to embrace science with the same "give it a go" spirit they bring to sports fields.
A yellow lab who helps catch child predators in Kentucky just received a protective vest worth $1,800, thanks to a nonprofit that's outfitted over 6,000 police dogs nationwide. K9 Charity specializes in sniffing out hidden electronics that could contain evidence of abuse.
A charity shop employee discovered Indian gold jewelry worth £4,000 sewn into the lining of a donated coat. The unexpected treasure turned a humble donation into a major windfall for the charity's cause.
A grassroots charity started with a single football match has raised half a million pounds for intensive care over nearly four decades. BASICS closes its doors after becoming the second-largest charity supporter in hospital history.
British businesses can now donate office equipment and surplus stock to charities without paying extra VAT, removing a tax barrier that previously discouraged corporate giving. The timing couldn't be better as UK charity donations dropped £1.4 billion last year.
A Korean Australian farmer in Tasmania is making kimchi with an unlikely Australian ingredient that's winning over locals and helping fermented food take root in regional Australia. Sue Glynn's Weet-Bix kimchi formula is turning heads at workshops while connecting two cultures through food.
West Australian tennis star Talia Gibson crushed her higher-ranked opponent in straight sets at the Australian Open, proving her aggressive style belongs on the world stage. The 24-year-old's journey from match point elimination at Wimbledon to confident first-round victory shows how fast she's rising.
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is embracing a "selfish" mindset to block out distractions as he enters his ninth Australian Open as the sixth seed. The 26-year-old's fresh approach to managing his energy could be the key to his deepest grand slam run yet.
Storm Hunter returned to the Australian Open after a career-threatening Achilles rupture left her in tears, wondering if she'd ever play singles tennis again. The 31-year-old Australian just won her first-round match, proving that even the most devastating injuries can't stop someone with unfinished business.
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