By: Beth RiversIt was only for a moment but it was a moment Sir Richard Branson will never forget as his Virgin Galactic Unity 22 spaceflight successfully soared through Earth’s atmosphere and safely touched down – making space travel for the everyday person within reach.The mission...
By: CBM AustraliaFor many 11-year-olds, coming across some extra money might mean a shopping trip for video games or toys. But for Curtis, money in his pocket is an opportunity to help children not as fortunate as him.Curtis spends his spare time washing his neighbours’ bins for a small fee....
By: Amy ChengAsh Barty has won her first Wimbledon title, following in the footsteps of one of her heroes.Her win marks the 50th anniversary of Evonne Goolagong Cawley’s first Wimbledon title in 1971; she was the first Indigenous Australian woman to win the title.“I hope I made Evonne...
By: John KalenziIn 2002, African Enterprise Rwanda piloted the first Rwandan self-help groups (SHGs, also known as community transformation groups), adapting the successful Indian SHG model to work locally. Since then, with its partners, African Enterprise Rwanda has brought the transformational...
By: Amy ChengAustralia should share vaccines with poorer countries to reduce the impact of a “two-track pandemic”, according to women leaders from Australian church denominations and organisations.The Micah Women Leaders Delegation – a group of 40 women – joined...
By: Ben Campbell‘For I was hungry and you fed me’ (Matthew 25:35 NLT)The COVID-19 pandemic has raised serious concerns about food security in Africa. From the start of the pandemic, it has been feared that economic recession, along with disruptions to food supply chains, would leave...
By: McCrindleAustralia’s population and infrastructure are interwoven. Our nation of almost 26 million people depends on infrastructure such as homes, schools, hospitals, commercial spaces and transport like roads, bridges and public transport.Every six months The RLB Crane Index...
By: Sam RobinsonDeadly Science is getting science textbooks and equipment into the hands of kids in Indigenous communities.Corey Tutt is just 28 years old, but he has already achieved plenty. He was named the NSW Young Australian of the Year in 2020, recognising his work founding Deadly Science,...
By: Michael CrooksThe former CEO of World Vision Australia has launched a revolutionary venture that better protects children from predators.The start-up technology business, Oho, allows organisations that work with children, such as schools and childcare centres, to continuously monitor the...
By: Michael CrooksIt’s National Reconciliation Week and two Australians want to change the way we think about unifying the country.Whenever she talks about reconciliation, the most common question Indigenous Australian “Aunty” Munya Andrews is asked is, “How can I...
By: Michael CrooksFighting has once more erupted in Gaza, but what started the historical conflict? And how close is the current crisis to a full-scale war?After 11 days of violence, a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israeli and Palestinian forces.More than 230 people have been killed...
By: Michael CrooksAfter the fiscal damage caused by the pandemic, the Morrison Government has delivered a budget it said will lead Australia’s economy forward.“Australia’s economic engine is roaring back to life,” Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said as he delivered the 2021...
