Close Search

Careers

Impact

Salary Survey


Resources

News


Partner with Us

 
MEDIA, JOBS & RESOURCES for the COMMON GOOD
Home › News › A Lighter Note

Tag : A Lighter Note

Crowdfunding for bushfire koalas climbs past $1 million 

Maggie Coggan, Saturday, 23rd November 2019 -  The NSW Koala Hospital says it will use the extra money to set up a koala breeding sanctuary   An online fundraiser set up to help koalas devastated in the NSW bush fires has raised over…

Your vodka on the rocks could save the planet

Maggie Coggan, Saturday, 16th November 2019 -  A new American vodka is sucking up as much carbon dioxide as eight fully grown trees    Making vodka from the traditional ingredients of potatoes and grains is officially old news,…

Give your rideshare driver a (mental health) lift

Maggie Coggan, Saturday, 9th November 2019 -  A major Australian rideshare group and comedian Arj Barker are encouraging users to chat with their drivers  In a bid to improve the mental health of its drivers, rideshare company…

Hero penguin protector heads to the kennel for retirement

Maggie Coggan, Saturday, 19th October 2019 -  A beloved sheepdog responsible for saving a threatened penguin colony heads to retirement    The furry guardian of a threatened Victorian fairy penguin colony is hanging up her …

Skiing for sustainability

Maggie Coggan, Saturday, 12th October 2019 -  A Danish rubbish-to-clean-energy plant is attracting global attention with its new ski slope A 1,500 foot ski slope has opened to the public on the roof of a Copenhagen clean energy…

Young and old compete for sporting glory

Maggie Coggan, Saturday, 5th October 2019 -  Canberra’s oldest citizens have been going for gold in the town’s annual sporting competition, walking away with more than a medal around their necks.  The sporting carnival, hosted…

An angel dressed as a plumber

Maggie Coggan, Saturday, 21st September 2019 -  An English plumber has become an internet sensation after refusing to bill a 91-year-old woman with acute leukemia for work on her boiler.  James Anderson has run his not-for-profit…

Save the Great Barrier Reef? I’ll drink to that

Maggie Coggan, Saturday, 24th August 2019 -  A beer-for-social-good company is throwing its support behind a campaign to make the Great Barrier Reef an Australian citizen, launching a limited edition “citizen reef” beer. …

Hungry? Order your food for a cause

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 16th August 2019 -  One of the country’s largest food delivery services has launched a program to give hungry Melbournians the chance to satisfy their food cravings and help people who are experiencing…

Winning gold for the environment

Maggie Coggan, Saturday, 10th August 2019 -  A year out from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the official organising committee has revealed its medal designs with a sustainable twist – all medals will be made entirely from recycled …

Artists project seesaws over US border wall

Maggie Coggan, Saturday, 3rd August 2019 -  Artists have installed three pink seesaws between the US – Mexico border wall allowing children from both sides to play with one another.  The project, brought to life by professors…

Signing for your apples: UK supermarket celebrates deaf and low-hearing community

Maggie Coggan, Saturday, 27th July 2019 -  UK supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has marked its 150th birthday by changing one of its stores to a “Signsbury’s” to celebrate and include people who are deaf and have low-hearing. …

  • News categories

    • Kneebone Cartoons Karen's Blog Changemakers Access the latest news service

    Featured suppliers

    Fresh Promotions

    FREE custom made lapel pins and badges for community groups ...

    Fresh Promotions

    We’re not your average jobs board

    Get the latest purpose-driven job opportunities, educational resources, and career advice delivered straight to your inbox.

    pba inverse logo
    Subscribe Twitter Facebook
    ×