June
June 29, 2007
Much has been said, hysterical, moderate and otherwise, about the plight of the Northern Territory’s remote aboriginal communities since the release of the Little Children Are Sacred report. But for true wisdom on how to deal (NO! COLLABORATE!), with all […]
June 29, 2007
Did you read or hear the story about Daniel Epstein, a lawyer, pilates teacher and one-time Silicon Valley businessman and his idea of packaging greener fuel with healthier convenience goods? Apparently he had a discussion with Peter Edwards – a […]
June 28, 2007
Other ‘fishing’ regions around Oz may be interested in how Queensland is capitalising on THE most popular holiday activity. In Wondai, in Central Queensland’s Wide Bay/Burnett region, a regional community forum came up with the idea of The Bass to […]
June 27, 2007
TraceyAngel, a qualified counsellor and former nurse, is a longtime PWF reader. Back in 2005 we wrote about Tracey and CONRA – Children of Non-Reformed Alcoholics – her NON-government funded organisation that provides counselling, support and material goods for needy […]
June 26, 2007
“On the one hand I’m trying to do the right thing, but on the other hand I’m also trying to run a sustainable business.” Former high school teacher, Nick Savaidis from Melbourne started Etiko Sports to provide an alternative to […]
June 26, 2007
Despite the huge media focus on Aboriginal communities, paternalism, land rights etc, life goes on and grant info is important. Janet Ross-Kelly, Business Development Officer for Advanced Indigenous Business tells us that Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Arts (ATSIA) Indigenous […]
June 21, 2007
Writing for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, presenting on the ABC News and now on his own website, The Eureka Report, Alan Kohler is one of Australia’s clearest thinking business journalists. One entertaining example is his recent article on […]
June 20, 2007
In trying times for small press in Australia (try keeping up with the recent Meanjin saga!), it’s good to see collaboration between small and independent publishers. Last year, the Small Press Underground Networking Community (SPUNC) was set up to represent […]
June 19, 2007
Friends of Nillumbik is a grassroots, not-for-profit, volunteer community organization with a supporter base of around 1000 people who live in Nillumbik. They lobby local councillors as well as state and federal governments on issues as planning, the environment, neighborhood […]
June 18, 2007
PWF has been alerted to the Not-For-Profit Network Awards program – an exercise in recognising and celebrating the achievements of hardworking individuals rarely acknowledged across both Australia and New Zealand. Can YOU nominate someone? Entries close Tuesday 31 July 2007- […]
June 17, 2007
It seems we are at last having a conversation about the anti-supermarket feeling. Radio National ran hour interview/talkback segment and I see online comments about the ‘supermarket wars’ in the UK and US…AND regional Oz is doing something about fighting […]
June 17, 2007
Kate Schwager from Wincott is delighted to see cooperation between Greening Australia, the Australian Government and Land & Water Australia, leading to funding for two Biodiversity Field Days. The field days will be hands-on experience for all those involved and […]