Charities and Community Organisations

Getting China to give is a hard sell for Gates

5 hours 48 min ago
Two of the world's richest men, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, will head to China later this month to promote the idea of philanthropy to Chinese millionaires.

How far is too far at a Xavier dinner?

6 hours 19 min ago
Thursday night. A balmy Spring evening in BrizVegas. Captains of Queensland commerce and industry, legal eagles, property developers, sporting identities and the Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane John Bathersby gather for a convivial evening of fine food, fine wine, beer, spirits - all in the name of a worthy kids charity.

Cancer Council urges women to have a Girls Night In

9 September 2010 - 9:35am
The Cancer Council New South Wales is encouraging all women in the far west to get involved in this year's Girls Night In.

Mango madness: bidder pays $2,000 per mango

8 September 2010 - 10:31am
The first mangoes of the season that were grown in the Northern Territory have sold for $30,000 at the Sydney Markets' annual charity auction.

Bipartisan support for charities commission

7 September 2010 - 8:38pm
A federal parliamentary committee has recommended the creation of a charities commission.

Domestic violence charity extends services for children

7 September 2010 - 2:08pm
A Hunter Valley support service for women has announced it will extend its services to better cater for children who are affected by domestic violence.