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Two Crazy Canucks and their flying machines will be arriving in Brisbane for the start of their Guinness World Record attempt later this week.

Parajet Expedition pilot, Mark Jennings-Bates, is better known for his championship winning rally team and his adventures in his home country of Canada.

Fresh from being named Tasmania’s Best Major Tourism Attraction at the recent Tasmanian Tourism Awards, the Port Arthur Historic Site has received more plaudits.

The community care and disability sector currently employs more than 26,000 people in New South Wales alone, making it one of the largest industries in Australia, and employers are expecting to recruit a further 40,000 people in the next five years.

Australians from all walks of life are set to celebrate National Camping Day by participating in the Great Aussie Camp Out (GACO) on Saturday 15th October.

The native devil we know may soon become the devil we don't with numbers dwindling in Tasmania.

TIN - The International Network has launched an online Pacific Rim Human Rights database which seeks to record human and cultural rights violations in the Pacific Rim area and stimulate public debate on issues of human rights.

Perth children are hosting a disco to raise money to buy shoes for kids in remote villages in Bali. $15 a ticket and each ticket will buy one under-privileged child a pair of schools shoes and socks for 2012.

Bond University, Australia's first private, not-for-profit University, today announced the appointment of Professor Tim Brailsford, as the institution's next Vice-Chancellor and President...

The historic village of Chiltern presents an evening of fun and fabulous fashion for the Flutterby Foundation.

Two Crazy Canucks and their flying machines will be arriving in Brisbane for the start of their Guinness World Record attempt later this week.

Parajet Expedition pilot, Mark Jennings-Bates, is better known for his championship winning rally team and his adventures in his home country of Canada.

In the lead up to, during and after Christmas, Barnardos is busier than any other time of year and the charity relies heavily on Christmas toy donations and cash donations through its annual Star of Wonder Appeal: www.barnardos.org.au/starofwonder

Fresh from being named Tasmania’s Best Major Tourism Attraction at the recent Tasmanian Tourism Awards, the Port Arthur Historic Site has received more plaudits.

The community care and disability sector currently employs more than 26,000 people in New South Wales alone, making it one of the largest industries in Australia, and employers are expecting to recruit a further 40,000 people in the next five years.

Do something different this Christmas. Why chop down a pine tree to decorate, then die in a couple of weeks – start a new tradition and plant native trees with Greenfleet instead!

In excess of 6500 Australians camped out overnight on Saturday 15th October as part of the annual Great Aussie Camp Out (GACO), smashing the 2010 numbers by over 2000.

Scholastic Australia has partnered with the Australian Orangutan Project

Australians from all walks of life are set to celebrate National Camping Day by participating in the Great Aussie Camp Out (GACO) on Saturday 15th October.

The native devil we know may soon become the devil we don't with numbers dwindling in Tasmania.

These school holidays the Education Centre at the Port Arthur Historic Site will be buzzing with engaging activities to keep kids busy, and they enjoy the fun of learning.

Experimenta are pleased to partner with Asialink to present Selectively Revealed, an exhibition of twelve Australian media artworks curated and presented as part of Asialink’s Touring Exhibition Program.

A selection of Australia's industry leaders have signed on as ambassadors to lend their support to the carecareers initiative, projectABLE.

TIN - The International Network has launched an online Pacific Rim Human Rights database which seeks to record human and cultural rights violations in the Pacific Rim area and stimulate public debate on issues of human rights.

White Balloon Day on Sept 7 (during Child Protection Week 4–11 Sept) is the initiative of Bravehearts Inc. and the only national annual campaign taking the fight against child sexual assault to every corner of Australia.

Every Australian Counts is the campaign for the introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme. According to the campaign, the NDIS would revolutionise the way people with a disability, their families and carers are supported in Australia.

Perth children are hosting a disco to raise money to buy shoes for kids in remote villages in Bali. $15 a ticket and each ticket will buy one under-privileged child a pair of schools shoes and socks for 2012.

An inspiring message shared by two gorgeous little girls.. What can we learn from our children that will help us all collectively evolve and grow into our highest potential as a loving human race. A profound and simple step transforming our world.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the leading underlying cause of death for all Australians was Ischaemic heart disease. Cerise & Co. is proud to announce that we support heart disease research through our pearl necklace donation.

YMCA Australia and AAC ID Solutions sign Preferred Supplier Agreement. The agreement provides all YMCA's nationwide with incredible discounts on wristbands, lanyards and other identification solutions.

Bond University, Australia's first private, not-for-profit University, today announced the appointment of Professor Tim Brailsford, as the institution's next Vice-Chancellor and President...

The historic village of Chiltern presents an evening of fun and fabulous fashion for the Flutterby Foundation.

On 16 May 2011, Phang Legal took part in Law Week by presenting at the Auburn City Council Library on the topic of Elders Law to a predominantly Chinese-speaking audience.

Discover the powerful message behind Henry Fords quote " If you think you can do a thing or think you cannot do a thing you are absolutely right" This inspiring quote sums up the power we all have within us to change our thinking and our lifes.

TIN - The International Network has started a petition to stop three mines in the Tarkine. The Tarkine is an expansive wild area in Tasmania with Australia's largest temperate rainforest. Mining this area would have devastating effects.

School children at North Narrabeen Primary have raised over $10,000 for Cure Our Kids.

The community and disability care sector is set to grow rapidly in regional centres such as Coffs Harbour over the next five years.

Gold Coast locals flock to QLD Flood fundraiser Heartwave

Muttonbirds have, up to now, been known as the most prolific seabird in the Southern Hemisphere. However, eight consecutive years of field research on Wedge Island on the Tasman Peninsula has shown a 66% decline in their breeding population.

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A busload of families from Lockyer Valley’s flood stricken Grantham region are set to take part in this weekend’s giant heart formation at the Heartwave Beach Walk 2011

Holmes, Occhilupo, Bateup and Bartholomew among celebrities to join hundreds of Queenslanders at fundraising beach walk which will culminate in giant heart formation as visual message of support to QLD flood victims.

Green IT not-for-profit promotes awareness and continued development of positive environmental impact by introducing a new initiative through Professional Membership for supporters.

A Bartercard university scholarship has been awarded to a local Western Australian, Anusuya Krishnan for her volunteer effort and commitment towards helping HIV positive patients located in Nepal, India.

Local 28-year old William House who became a paraplegic three years ago after a tragic traffic accident is even more determined to re-engage in the community and work-force with the support of Bartercard.

Gold Coast locals to converge on fundraising beach walk to create a giant heart formation and send a visual message of support to those affected by the QLD floods

It appears from obtained correspondences that, Queenscliff businesses that objected to the fundraising activities of the Queenscliff Seafood Feast Inc, have "flip-flopped" and now wish to cash-in on the event.

In benefit of the tragic events of the Queensland Flood the bands playing on the 29th January at Manly Fisho’s will donate the door takings to the Queensland Flood Appeal.

Audio production company, Media Sound, is again doing their best to help give back to the community and has made a generous bid to Team Sunshine in their ride to help conquer cancer.

The hype and entertainment factor synonymous with Oprah Winfrey was not taken into consideration when choosing the recipient of the International Awareness Award; alleviating human suffering was.

A group of Australian teenagers hope to raise money for World Youth International by broadcasting a 72-hour gaming marathon, playing through games such as Mario, Zelda, Call of Duty, and Halo.

We are pleased to announce that Ern Phang, solicitor director of Phang Legal, is the 2010 Sydney Mid West Volunteer of the Year.

The president of Rotary International, Ray Klinginsmith, will attend the weekly breakfast meeting of the Rotary Club of Crawley Western Australia when it celebrates initiating its 100th member on Thursday December 2 .

A new online social cooking competition site “Dish of the Day” aims to increase awareness of food wastage and feed those in need by donating $1 to OzHarvest for every dish uploaded.

Parramatta Advertiser recognises contribution to pro bono services.

This event will provide an outstanding interactive learning and networking opportunity that offers effective and diverse strategies and tools to better develop, support and sustain community education programs.

Ern Phang delivers the Chairperson's Report at the Western Housing for Youth Limited, Annual General Meeting for 2010.

Ern Phang was awarded the Law Society President's Award at the 2010 Justice Awards presented by the Law and Justice Foundation of NSW.

The First 24 Hour Foundation is unique, because unlike other foundations, their bank statements will be posted online so you can track exactly where your funds go. This transparency will allow you to see where your money has gone .

As a result of the funds raised by the Splash of Red Foundation in 2010, the inaugural Splash of Red Scholarship has been established.