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CharityLiberal MP concerned about charity changes

A Liberal backbencher has written to the federal government concerned about proposed charity regulations that critics say are designed to silence advocates.

Georgie Moore

CharityCharities say new rules aim to 'muzzle'

Charities say tough new federal rules are an attempt to muzzle advocacy work and will detract from pandemic relief efforts.

Liz Hobday

Billionaire sightingPremiumRinehart makes rare appearance for children’s charity

Iron ore billionaire Gina Rinehart made a rare appearance at the annual HeartKids charity gala at Crown Perth over the weekend.

Krystal Sanders

Lifetime of givingCommentsPremiumTelethon auctioneer remembered as charitable man

Telethon’s longtime auctioneer Ron Farris, who dedicated himself over many years to help WA’s famous fundraiser and numerous other charitable causes, has died at the age of 79.

Angela Pownall

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Sheep fightCommentsPremium
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Call for animal charity to lose status over ‘bribes’

Animals Australia is facing a fresh push to have its charitable status removed over allegations it breached reporting requirements and offered bribes in an attempt to expose ‘live exports cruelty’.

Lanai Scarr

‘Entrenched in poverty’CommentsPremiumReport shines a light on West Aussies on welfare

A WA-first study of families living in poverty has found many are only just being kept afloat by support services, and some are struggling to access the ‘basics’ of affordable and appropriate support.

Rhianna Mitchell

Year to givePremiumPandemic success gives not-for-profits hope

WA not-for-profits are optimistic the State’s success in handling COVID-19 will contribute to a rise in philanthropic activity this year.

Meilin Chew

Heiress’ perspectiveCommentsPremiumGrace Forrest speaks on Twiggy’s COVID diagnosis

The daughter of Andrew Forrest didn’t need her dad’s positive test, to put a human face on the pandemic — she’s been witnessing the toll of the virus on some of the world’s most vulnerable for months.

Ben O'Shea

Funding cutsCommentsPremiumNew service providers appointed for Girls Academy

New service providers have been announced for the Girls Academy after former Wildcat champion Ricky Grace was unable to secure funding for the education program.

Rangi Hirini

Birthday wishAnzac Cottage youngest celebrates her 100th

The last surviving child of the Gallipoli soldier who was the first to live in the Anzac Cottage in Mt Hawthorn has celebrated her 100th birthday.

Rangi Hirini

HELPING HANDCommentsPremiumTraumatised tradies help deliver the Midlas touch

When a number of tradies watched on in horror as their friend Jonnie Hartshorn was killed in the terrible building collapse at Curtin University, one company was on enlisted their help to do good.

Ben Harvey

Charity auctionBehold — a new Cherry King has been crowned

The annual Charity Cherry Auction saw a heated battle between Perth’s highest-profile fresh produce this morning. But we have a winner.

CharityOlivia Newton-John shifts charity to US

Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John is shifting her cancer research foundation to the United States, citing tax reasons for the decision.

Callum Godde

Christmas miracleCommentsPremium‘Took my breath away’: How Salvos changed mum’s life

Briegh Ferguson was 21, pregnant and homeless and a recovering drug addict when she turned to The Salvation Army. Now the mother of two is on a positive path and looking forward to the future.

Rhianna Mitchell

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How you can support ethical business by shopping around

With only a few weeks to go until Christmas, spare a thought for where you choose to buy your gifts this year.

Meilin Chew

Meilin ChewFinance News Presenter

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CANDID INTERVIEWCommentsPremium
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Nicola Forrest on family, giving and what drives her

Philanthropist Nicola Forrest —part of one of Australia’s most powerful couples — has opened up in an exclusive interview about her passions and her proudest achievement: her tight-knit family.

Katherine Fleming

Inspiring storyCommentsPremiumWA teen raises $11k for Lifeline in midnight Rotto swim

Scarborough teenager Georgia Ongarezos has completed a solo swim from Perth to Rottnest Island overnight, raising $11,000 for Lifeline WA and shining a light on mental health issues.

Caitlyn Rintoul and Jenna Clarke

Winners and losersPremiumCharity groups cop a COVID financial beating

A report warns COVID-19 has dealt a huge financial blow to Australian charities and not-for-profit organisations but WA groups say they were short of money before the pandemic.

Meilin Chew

Telethon 2020VideoMeet Telethon’s first student ambassadors

Two 10-year-old schoolgirls can now call themselves leaders in their community, becoming ambassadors for one of WA’s biggest fundraising events of the year.

Kate Ryan

Loud Shirt DayPremier dresses down to raise funds for Telethon

Mark McGowan has swapped his usual shirt and tie for a louder look to help raise awareness of hearing loss in children for Telethon Speech and Hearing’s Loud Shirt Day fundraiser.

Superkids SuperheroesAnnual fundraiser for childhood cancer research

Superheroes storm through Bridgetown to raise money for children’s cancer.

Tristan Wheeler

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The West Australian exclusive
Losing momentumPremium
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ABC boss snubs award following charity cash revelations

Ita Buttrose has turned down an award from self-styled charity charmer Barbara McNaught — following revelations only a tiny portion of profits from her high-profile events went to important causes.

Krystal Sanders and Neale Prior

$3.3m prizeVideoPerth couple now millionaires after MSWA lottery win

Kylie and Brett Jones won a stunning $2.3 million home in City Beach and also will pocket an additional $1 million in cold hard cash.

Samantha Rogers

More than an iconPremiumPolly Farmer’s legacy lives on through kids

A year to the day after the death of Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer, the footy legend’s family is more determined than ever to continue his proud legacy.

Rangi Hirini