Weekend of dangerous debates

For the 5th time the Sydney Opera House hosts this festival of ideas, conversation and debate. From 2 to 4 November 2013 speakers from around the world explore their sometimes controversial theories in over 30 thought provoking sessions.

Thread Together – Clothes for those who need them most

What started as a casual conversation between friends has become a not-for-profit organisation distributing new clothing for those in our community who are most in need. Catherine Fritz-Kalish shares her experiences in setting up Thread Together.

Pink Ribbon Breakfast

Pink Ribbon Breakfast is an annual, nationwide fundraising initiative of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. This year’s theme is ‘storytelling’.

The Ageing Workforce – Problem or Opportunity?

Mature workers are sometimes dismissed merely based on stereotypes. Rod Irvine, managing director of Leaderboard, explains why baby boomers looking for a job should be seen as a gold mine of experience and advice.

Join the biggest dinner party in the world

On 18 October at 7pm local time the organisers of The Feast Worldwide ask people around the world to get together with friends and choose one of the following questions to discuss during a dinner party.

Project Dinnertime

The theme for this year’s National Nutrition Week is Project Dinnertime – Cook.Eat.Enjoy. The week runs from 13 to 19 October 2013.

Why I am a boat person

"Boat Person" has become a sinister term in recent times. Shane Conroy invites you to join a visual petition by uploading a "selfie", holding an ‘I Am A Boat Person’ sign, to his campaign website.

Terror on Twitter

Social media, especially Twitter and YouTube, are providing terrorists with the platform to broadcast their violent acts globally. Charles Sturt University lecturer and researcher Jake Wallis explains how new media is being used to spread the word.   

Odd Socks Day

Community-based mental health organisation Grow is hosting Odd Socks Day on 4 October. The organisation promotes a light-hearted approach to reminding people that anyone can have an odd day.

Open Shed shows power of collaborative consumption

Collaborative Consumption is on the rise. Lisa Fox, CEO of online peer-to-peer rental platform Open Shed, shares her success with the movement and what it can offer you.

Save the Koala Month

September is Save the Koala Month, the annual awareness and fundraising campaign of the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF).

Threats, briberies and red wine – flying with young children

Long-distance flights are exhausting at the best of times. Okka Wrede regularly travels with her young children and shares some dos and don’ts.