Philanthropy
The Moby Dick manoeuvre: How charity organisers harpoon Sydney’s wealthy ‘whales’
Linda and Joshua Penn, who organise Sydney’s Gold Dinner fundraiser, are at the coal face of prising donations from Australia’s super rich.
- by Andrew Hornery
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Forrests’ $10 billion Minderoo charity to slash 100 jobs
About a third of the employees at Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s Minderoo charity will lose their jobs as chief executive John Hartman looks to spend less of its more than $10 billion bounty on administration.
- by Peter Milne
Part-time work during HSC should boost university options
One vice chancellor says ATARs should not be the only factor for university entry, as Harvey Norman’s chief executive says her company will donate millions of dollars to help disadvantaged girls reach higher education.
- by Christopher Harris
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Arts
Melbourne Theatre Company chair departs by granting generous donation
In a time of uncertainty for the arts, the MTC’s outgoing chair is leaving a parting gift to help shore up the future of theatre.
- by Elizabeth Flux
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Education
This vice chancellor’s farewell party cost $127,000. Staff not invited want answers
The black-tie event at the NGV, featuring a performance by Kate Ceberano, has raised questions from staff, many of whom had their wages stolen.
- by Sherryn Groch
‘Very happy’ 93-year-old makes Bronx medical school free for all students forever
The $1.5 billion donation is notable not only for its staggering size, but also because it is going to a medical institution in New York’s poorest suburb.
- by Joseph Goldstein
‘I want to help’: Jackson Packer briefly steps into the world of the refugee
Jamie Packer’s son is one of an increasing number of children whose philanthropist parents are bringing them into the practice of helping others.
- by Jonathan Kearsley
Philanthropist and music publisher assisted many worthy causes
Robert Albert was chairman of his family’s Alberts publishing house for many years.
- by Deborah Jones
Meet the young Australians using their inheritance to save the planet
What would you do if you had millions of dollars in family wealth at your disposal? The answer for some is obvious: tackle the climate crisis.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Telethon Kids Institute to drop Telethon name
In a statement quietly released on Thursday the institute said it had mutually agreed with the Channel 7 Telethon Trust to rebrand next year.
- by Hamish Hastie
Record $3.6m gift to Lost Dogs’ Home to save ‘thousands more animals’
Animal lover Joy Christensen has made the biggest bequest to The Lost Dogs’ Home in its 113-year history.
- by Carolyn Webb