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A story of legends, families and capitalism: a candid history of the Christmas tree

Contributor, Wednesday, 21st December 2022 -  From pagan sources to American booksellers, where did the Christmas tree originate and what does it symbolise? James A. T. Lancaster investigates. The Christmas tree is a modern…

Cute puppy alert!

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  Warning: puppy eyes, golden floof and very good boys and girls inside. Consider this our Christmas gift to you. Guide Dogs Victoria has celebrated its class of ‘22 in a graduation ceremony

Opinion

What did we learn about digital technology in 2022 and where to next?

David Spriggs, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  David Spriggs runs through some of the key takeaways from the year that was and makes some predictions about the year to come.  2022 was a challenging year for Australians and particularly

Opinion

Twelve Christmas wishes for vulnerable children and families

Deb Tsorbaris, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  In her final column for the year, Deb Tsorbaris gives a list of 12 Christmas wishes for vulnerable children and families doing it tough.  As the year draws to a close, many of us look forward

For-purpose grants over $100K increase, but overall drop in philanthropy: Equity Trustees

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  A key sector report indicates an uptick in funding for faith-based, biodiversity and climate change organisations, while human services, arts and animal welfare took a hit. A key

News Shorts: New offshore wind energy, Google ban on abortion, and more

News Team, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  All the news you need to know from around the sector. Australia-first wind zone established The Bass Strait, off Victoria’s coast, has been designated Australia’s first offshore

Our favourite news stories for 2022

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  The Pro Bono News team breaks down what captured their attention most during a year filled with an abundance of sector-worthy news. There’s plenty to celebrate in our sector this year,

Taking connection to those who need it most

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  How do you tackle loneliness? Through bringing connections to people, one social enterprise says. Social isolation and loneliness impact millions of Australians, even more so

Feedback sought on DES discussion paper

News Team, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  The discussion paper aims to centre those with lived experience. The Disability Employment Services (DES) Quality Framework discussion paper is open for public consultation.

Workplace giving could help reach philanthropy goal

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  The rate of workplace giving is stagnating, but the government believes it can turn the situation around and help it become key to reaching national philanthropic giving targets. 

UN SDGs a “long way off” ahead of global summit

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  Despite the UN Sustainable Development Goals being out of reach, Australian companies are performing strongly in key areas of responsible business, says an industry expert.  Head

HILDA finds working from home boosts women’s job satisfaction more than men’s, and that has a downside

News Team, Friday, 16th December 2022 -  The latest HILDA data reveals both the benefits and drawbacks of working from home. The shift to working from home is unlikely to reverse. Data from the HILDA (Household, Income and
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