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Bright-On Target-Virgin Games Set to Raise 10k for Charity
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, Sep 07 - On Saturday 18th September, the team at Virgin Games will be putting on their best red cycling shorts and embarking on a charity bike ride from London to Brighton. Setting off from the company's HQ in Hammersmith, the team of 40 employees will be braving the 84 kilometres with the aim of raising a target of Pounds Sterling 10,000 for their chosen Virgin Unite charity, Kids Company. Founded by Camilla Batmanghelidjh in 1996 in order to provide practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner-city children and young people, Kids Company are supported by Virgin Unite who pledged to raise 2.5 million by April 2010. As part of the Virgin Group, the London to Brighton charity bike ride is part of Virgin Games contribution to this goal.
Regularly offering their time and support to Kids Company, previous activities have included the Virgin Games team pulling together to redecorate an East London School and most recently arranging a sports day for children in Hackney. This year, the team of mixed cycling abilities will set off together at 8am and hope to reach their final destination of Brighton beach by 4 pm having raised Pounds Sterling 10,000 with all
stragglers accounted for! Keen cyclist Warren Eloff, Product Manager, who regularly cycles into work is tipped to lead the pack and CEO, Simon Burridge who is sitting on the saddle for the first time in 20 years, is set to surprise his team with his 'dusted down' cycling skills!
Simon Burridge, CEO at Virgin Games and Virgin Unite trustee comments: "At Virgin Games we are passionate about Virgin Unite and the work that Kids Company carry out in the communities they work with. We believe Kids Company are a great charity and realise our support is all the more important now, with the current economic climate making it harder for them to achieve the funding they need to keep up the great work they are doing with young people all over the capital. I can't think of more deserving charity to be brushing the cobwebs off my cycling shorts for!"
Visit http://www.virginunite.com/fundraiser/Virgin-Games-go-to-Brighton to make a donation and support the Virgin Games team.
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Virgin Games was launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers casino games like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes(TM) and the highly popular Mega Jackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of Pounds Sterling 1,500,000
- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
- Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo games and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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Regularly offering their time and support to Kids Company, previous activities have included the Virgin Games team pulling together to redecorate an East London School and most recently arranging a sports day for children in Hackney. This year, the team of mixed cycling abilities will set off together at 8am and hope to reach their final destination of Brighton beach by 4 pm having raised Pounds Sterling 10,000 with all
stragglers accounted for! Keen cyclist Warren Eloff, Product Manager, who regularly cycles into work is tipped to lead the pack and CEO, Simon Burridge who is sitting on the saddle for the first time in 20 years, is set to surprise his team with his 'dusted down' cycling skills!
Simon Burridge, CEO at Virgin Games and Virgin Unite trustee comments: "At Virgin Games we are passionate about Virgin Unite and the work that Kids Company carry out in the communities they work with. We believe Kids Company are a great charity and realise our support is all the more important now, with the current economic climate making it harder for them to achieve the funding they need to keep up the great work they are doing with young people all over the capital. I can't think of more deserving charity to be brushing the cobwebs off my cycling shorts for!"
Visit http://www.virginunite.com/fundraiser/Virgin-Games-go-to-Brighton to make a donation and support the Virgin Games team.
About Virgin Games
Virgin Games was launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers casino games like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes(TM) and the highly popular Mega Jackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of Pounds Sterling 1,500,000
- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
- Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo games and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
(Credit: Wires, Virgin Unite, Google News, Virgin Games)
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Sunday, August 09, 2009
Runners limber up for City2Surf event - 9th August 2009
Up to 75,000 runners will be limbering up for Sydney's 39th City2Surf race this morning.
Heather Turland, who won the event in 1994 and 1996, is putting in a star appearance almost a decade after retiring from competitive running.
She will be joined by her 21-year-old son Cade.
Other high-calibre runners include Andrew Lloyd, winner of the City2Surf in 1983, 1984, 1986 and 1993.
Queenslander Michael Shelly, who finished just 13 seconds behind Martin Dent last year, is determined to crack the 2008 winner's 41:07 this time round.
While former world champion marathon man Robert de Castella will not be joining in, his humble brother-in-law Anthony Walsh, 49, will.
Describing himself as "not a particularly competitive runner", Mr Walsh, who lives in Melbourne, has no intention of emulating de Castella's 1981 City2Surf-winning time of 45.47.
"I'm expecting to do about 65 minutes," he said.
The Ambulance Service of NSW says runners should wear sensible clothing and footwear for the race, including a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Dehydration can be avoided by drinking plenty of water.
Symptoms such as chest pain or severe shortness of breath should not be ignored – if they occur, entrants should stop and seek medical attention.
Anyone with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, chills, a sore throat or cough, should not enter the race.
The RTA advises runners to leave their cars at home. Roads will be closed in the Sydney CBD, Darlinghurst, Kings Cross, Edgecliff, Bellevue Hill, Rose Bay, Double Bay, Vaucluse and Bondi.
The Eastern Distributor northbound off-ramp to William Street and southbound off-ramp to Palmer Street will also be closed.
The Cross City Tunnel will be closed to eastbound traffic between Harbour Street and Bayswater Road, but will remain open to westbound motorists during the event.
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Heather Turland, who won the event in 1994 and 1996, is putting in a star appearance almost a decade after retiring from competitive running.
She will be joined by her 21-year-old son Cade.
Other high-calibre runners include Andrew Lloyd, winner of the City2Surf in 1983, 1984, 1986 and 1993.
Queenslander Michael Shelly, who finished just 13 seconds behind Martin Dent last year, is determined to crack the 2008 winner's 41:07 this time round.
While former world champion marathon man Robert de Castella will not be joining in, his humble brother-in-law Anthony Walsh, 49, will.
Describing himself as "not a particularly competitive runner", Mr Walsh, who lives in Melbourne, has no intention of emulating de Castella's 1981 City2Surf-winning time of 45.47.
"I'm expecting to do about 65 minutes," he said.
The Ambulance Service of NSW says runners should wear sensible clothing and footwear for the race, including a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Dehydration can be avoided by drinking plenty of water.
Symptoms such as chest pain or severe shortness of breath should not be ignored – if they occur, entrants should stop and seek medical attention.
Anyone with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, chills, a sore throat or cough, should not enter the race.
The RTA advises runners to leave their cars at home. Roads will be closed in the Sydney CBD, Darlinghurst, Kings Cross, Edgecliff, Bellevue Hill, Rose Bay, Double Bay, Vaucluse and Bondi.
The Eastern Distributor northbound off-ramp to William Street and southbound off-ramp to Palmer Street will also be closed.
The Cross City Tunnel will be closed to eastbound traffic between Harbour Street and Bayswater Road, but will remain open to westbound motorists during the event.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
UWS and TVS give a new 'Angle' on the news - Blacktown Sun - 23rd June 2009
Talented students from the University of Western Sydney have combined their creative energies to produce an innovative new television current affairs program to be aired on Sydney's own free-to-air community channel, TVS.
'Angle', is a weekly news magazine program which premiered earlier this month.
It has been produced primarily by fourth-year students from the UWS School of Communication Arts who have specialised in journalism, media production, public relations and advertising. They also collaborated with student volunteers from across the University.
Professor Lynette Sheridan Burns, Head of the UWS School of Communication Arts, says 'Angle' offers a fresh approach to news and current affairs.
"Angle gives the people of Greater Western Sydney an opportunity to tell their own stories and provide insights into the culture, environment, sports and health of their region," says Professor Sheridan Burns.
"'The program is an example of how the University of Western Sydney is 'Bringing Knowledge to Life'. It provides students with a unique opportunity to put their skills into practice and create a body of high-quality television work that is informative and will resonate with the diverse communities of Sydney."
"And because Angle has been created by young people, it brings an important youth perspective on today's most pertinent issues."
TVS Chief Executive Laurie Patton says 'Angle' adds another dimension to the Community Television channel.
"'Angle' provides a fresh insight into life in Greater Western Sydney courtesy of the UWS students who have made the program for us," says Mr Patton.
"Angle is a great example of how Community Television provides an outlet for ideas and information that might otherwise never be seen on TV."
A wide range of experts feature in each episode of 'Angle'. Highlights include interviews with Jack Thompson on the topic of arts in western Sydney; Professor Ien Ang on multicultural societies; Betty Green on domestic violence; and Professor Bill Bellotti on the future of food and farming.
The entire nine episode series, which features a total of 53 individual segments, was filmed at the state-of-the-art media studios located at the UWS Werrington South campus.
All studio positions, including presenter, director, camera operator, sound technician and floor manager, were staffed by UWS students. Recent graduates and community organisations such as ICE (Information and Cultural Exchange in Parramatta) were also involved during the filming of the program.
Students from the UWS School of Communication Arts are enrolled in a wide range of disciplines, including graphic design, journalism, photography, media production, performance, music recording and performance, animation, advertising and web design.
This wide range of disciplines enabled UWS students to fill all technical roles, including researching, filming, and editing the stories. UWS students created all of the program's intros, graphics, music, and promotional advertisements.
'Angle' screens each Tuesday at 8:30pm, and is repeated on Wednesday at 2:00pm, and Monday at 11:30 pm.
For more information about TVS, supported by UWS, see link below. (Credit: Blacktown Sun)
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'Angle', is a weekly news magazine program which premiered earlier this month.
It has been produced primarily by fourth-year students from the UWS School of Communication Arts who have specialised in journalism, media production, public relations and advertising. They also collaborated with student volunteers from across the University.
Professor Lynette Sheridan Burns, Head of the UWS School of Communication Arts, says 'Angle' offers a fresh approach to news and current affairs.
"Angle gives the people of Greater Western Sydney an opportunity to tell their own stories and provide insights into the culture, environment, sports and health of their region," says Professor Sheridan Burns.
"'The program is an example of how the University of Western Sydney is 'Bringing Knowledge to Life'. It provides students with a unique opportunity to put their skills into practice and create a body of high-quality television work that is informative and will resonate with the diverse communities of Sydney."
"And because Angle has been created by young people, it brings an important youth perspective on today's most pertinent issues."
TVS Chief Executive Laurie Patton says 'Angle' adds another dimension to the Community Television channel.
"'Angle' provides a fresh insight into life in Greater Western Sydney courtesy of the UWS students who have made the program for us," says Mr Patton.
"Angle is a great example of how Community Television provides an outlet for ideas and information that might otherwise never be seen on TV."
A wide range of experts feature in each episode of 'Angle'. Highlights include interviews with Jack Thompson on the topic of arts in western Sydney; Professor Ien Ang on multicultural societies; Betty Green on domestic violence; and Professor Bill Bellotti on the future of food and farming.
The entire nine episode series, which features a total of 53 individual segments, was filmed at the state-of-the-art media studios located at the UWS Werrington South campus.
All studio positions, including presenter, director, camera operator, sound technician and floor manager, were staffed by UWS students. Recent graduates and community organisations such as ICE (Information and Cultural Exchange in Parramatta) were also involved during the filming of the program.
Students from the UWS School of Communication Arts are enrolled in a wide range of disciplines, including graphic design, journalism, photography, media production, performance, music recording and performance, animation, advertising and web design.
This wide range of disciplines enabled UWS students to fill all technical roles, including researching, filming, and editing the stories. UWS students created all of the program's intros, graphics, music, and promotional advertisements.
'Angle' screens each Tuesday at 8:30pm, and is repeated on Wednesday at 2:00pm, and Monday at 11:30 pm.
For more information about TVS, supported by UWS, see link below. (Credit: Blacktown Sun)
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Dear Prime Minister - Community Plea on Digital TV
19th July 2009
TVS viewers have appealed to the Prime Minister via video asking for support for the inclusion of Community TV on digital television.
The on-screen appeal was masterminded by Joy Hruby OAM, the host and producer of Joy's World - one of TVS's longest running programs. Twenty-two loyal viewers recorded their pleas in a series of 'vox pops' that were sent to the Prime Minister on DVD.
"All the other channels have been given digital spectrum except ours", said Joy Hruby. "We just want TVS to be given the same opportunity as the others".
The Federal Government recently embarked on a campaign to encourage Australian households to switch to digital television. "Yet, while all the other free-to-air stations are broadcasting in both analogue and digital Community Television remains marooned on analogue," said TVS Chief Executive Laurie Patton.
With its predominantly local content Community TV offers a vital source of programs that encourage and support Australian culture, ideas and interests. After just over three years on air forty percent of the programs screened on TVS are produced by community groups and individuals based in Sydney.
Each year Community TV provides a valuable training ground for hundreds of young Australians wanting careers in television and a platform for innovative new programs and emerging talent. People like Rove McManus, Corrine Grant and Hamish and Andy proudly acknowledge their start came on Community TV.
Despite Government assurances that Community Television will not be left behind as Australians are urged to switch to digital the Community stations are still waiting for the allocation of desperately needed digital spectrum.
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TVS viewers have appealed to the Prime Minister via video asking for support for the inclusion of Community TV on digital television.
The on-screen appeal was masterminded by Joy Hruby OAM, the host and producer of Joy's World - one of TVS's longest running programs. Twenty-two loyal viewers recorded their pleas in a series of 'vox pops' that were sent to the Prime Minister on DVD.
"All the other channels have been given digital spectrum except ours", said Joy Hruby. "We just want TVS to be given the same opportunity as the others".
The Federal Government recently embarked on a campaign to encourage Australian households to switch to digital television. "Yet, while all the other free-to-air stations are broadcasting in both analogue and digital Community Television remains marooned on analogue," said TVS Chief Executive Laurie Patton.
With its predominantly local content Community TV offers a vital source of programs that encourage and support Australian culture, ideas and interests. After just over three years on air forty percent of the programs screened on TVS are produced by community groups and individuals based in Sydney.
Each year Community TV provides a valuable training ground for hundreds of young Australians wanting careers in television and a platform for innovative new programs and emerging talent. People like Rove McManus, Corrine Grant and Hamish and Andy proudly acknowledge their start came on Community TV.
Despite Government assurances that Community Television will not be left behind as Australians are urged to switch to digital the Community stations are still waiting for the allocation of desperately needed digital spectrum.
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Dear Prime Minister - Community Plea on Digital TV
TVS viewers have appealed to the Prime Minister via video asking for support for the inclusion of Community TV on digital television.
The on-screen appeal was masterminded by Joy Hruby OAM, the host and producer of Joy's World - one of TVS's longest running programs. Twenty-two loyal viewers recorded their pleas in a series of 'vox pops' that were sent to the Prime Minister on DVD. Starting today, these community pleas will be screened on TVS throughout the day in an effort to gain added public support for the channel.
"All the other channels have been given digital spectrum except ours", said Joy Hruby. "We just want TVS to be given the same opportunity as the others".
The Federal Government recently embarked on a campaign to encourage Australian households to switch to digital television. "Yet, while all the other free-to-air stations are broadcasting in both analogue and digital Community Television remains marooned on analogue," said TVS Chief Executive Laurie Patton.
"Every time another household does as the Government asks and buys a new digital TV or a digital set top box they potentially lose the ability to watch their Community channel".
With its predominantly local content Community TV offers a vital source of programs that encourage and support Australian culture, ideas and interests. After just over three years on air forty percent of the programs screened on TVS are produced by community groups and individuals based in Sydney.
Each year Community TV provides a valuable training ground for hundreds of young Australians wanting careers in television and a platform for innovative new programs and emerging talent. People like Rove McManus, Corrine Grant and Hamish and Andy proudly acknowledge their start came on Community TV.
"The availability of high quality low cost digital recording and editing equipment means that local community based groups and individuals are able to create their own programs. All they need is an outlet and this is what Community TV is all about," Mr Patton added.
Despite Government assurances that Community Television will not be left behind as Australians are urged to switch to digital the Community stations are still waiting for the allocation of desperately needed digital spectrum.
"CTV programming is targeted at audience groups that are under-served by the other free-to-air channels. The sector provides access for special interest groups, multicultural communities and social networks that are not well catered for by the mainstream media," Mr Patton said.
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The on-screen appeal was masterminded by Joy Hruby OAM, the host and producer of Joy's World - one of TVS's longest running programs. Twenty-two loyal viewers recorded their pleas in a series of 'vox pops' that were sent to the Prime Minister on DVD. Starting today, these community pleas will be screened on TVS throughout the day in an effort to gain added public support for the channel.
"All the other channels have been given digital spectrum except ours", said Joy Hruby. "We just want TVS to be given the same opportunity as the others".
The Federal Government recently embarked on a campaign to encourage Australian households to switch to digital television. "Yet, while all the other free-to-air stations are broadcasting in both analogue and digital Community Television remains marooned on analogue," said TVS Chief Executive Laurie Patton.
"Every time another household does as the Government asks and buys a new digital TV or a digital set top box they potentially lose the ability to watch their Community channel".
With its predominantly local content Community TV offers a vital source of programs that encourage and support Australian culture, ideas and interests. After just over three years on air forty percent of the programs screened on TVS are produced by community groups and individuals based in Sydney.
Each year Community TV provides a valuable training ground for hundreds of young Australians wanting careers in television and a platform for innovative new programs and emerging talent. People like Rove McManus, Corrine Grant and Hamish and Andy proudly acknowledge their start came on Community TV.
"The availability of high quality low cost digital recording and editing equipment means that local community based groups and individuals are able to create their own programs. All they need is an outlet and this is what Community TV is all about," Mr Patton added.
Despite Government assurances that Community Television will not be left behind as Australians are urged to switch to digital the Community stations are still waiting for the allocation of desperately needed digital spectrum.
"CTV programming is targeted at audience groups that are under-served by the other free-to-air channels. The sector provides access for special interest groups, multicultural communities and social networks that are not well catered for by the mainstream media," Mr Patton said.
LAURIE PATTON
Chief Executive
Television Sydney (TVS) Limited
Tel: (02) 9852-5000
Fax: (02) 9852-5050
TVS is Sydney's new free TV channel. For more information visit www.tvs.tv
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Sunday, July 05, 2009
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When: 29th November 2009
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Khalifa Foundation agrees education and health partnership with Virgin Unite
2nd July 2009
An Abu Dhabi charitable foundation and the non profit arm of the Virgin Group have agreed a deal to work together on education and health initiatives in the United Arab Emirates.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's deputy prime minister and chairman of the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sir Richard Branson in Abu Dhabi to start the partnership.
The two foundations will work together to develop education initiatives to help create thousands of job opportunities for young people in poverty.
The sheik said: “The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is determined to improve the lives of people all over the world and has already contributed significant funds through the Khalifa Foundation. We are delighted to be announcing this partnership with Richard Branson and Virgin Unite who share our passion for creating opportunities to help people lift themselves out of poverty.”
Sir Richard said: “We are very pleased to be partnering with the UAE through the bin Zayed Al Nahyan Khalifa Foundation, who do brilliant work in helping to alleviate poverty and suffering all over the world.
"The two foundations will form a great team to work closely with people and organisations on the frontline to create entrepreneurial approaches to ending poverty.”
Both organisations are experienced in creating education opportunities.
The Khalifa Foundation is active in 35 countries outside the UAE and has given more than 30,000 students financial help with tuition fees, meals, stationary and clothing. It is planning to launch a number of new initiatives in vocational education.
Virgin Unite works all over the world to bring people together to tackle tough environmental and social issues in an entrepreneurial way. This includes helping to launch global initiatives such as the Elders and frontline projects including health clinics in Africa.
The Branson School of Entrepreneurship was launched in in Johannesburg, South Africa, three years ago and has since trained thousands of young people and helped fund their small businesses. The school is in the process of expanding into Kenya and several other countries.
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An Abu Dhabi charitable foundation and the non profit arm of the Virgin Group have agreed a deal to work together on education and health initiatives in the United Arab Emirates.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's deputy prime minister and chairman of the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sir Richard Branson in Abu Dhabi to start the partnership.
The two foundations will work together to develop education initiatives to help create thousands of job opportunities for young people in poverty.
The sheik said: “The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is determined to improve the lives of people all over the world and has already contributed significant funds through the Khalifa Foundation. We are delighted to be announcing this partnership with Richard Branson and Virgin Unite who share our passion for creating opportunities to help people lift themselves out of poverty.”
Sir Richard said: “We are very pleased to be partnering with the UAE through the bin Zayed Al Nahyan Khalifa Foundation, who do brilliant work in helping to alleviate poverty and suffering all over the world.
"The two foundations will form a great team to work closely with people and organisations on the frontline to create entrepreneurial approaches to ending poverty.”
Both organisations are experienced in creating education opportunities.
The Khalifa Foundation is active in 35 countries outside the UAE and has given more than 30,000 students financial help with tuition fees, meals, stationary and clothing. It is planning to launch a number of new initiatives in vocational education.
Virgin Unite works all over the world to bring people together to tackle tough environmental and social issues in an entrepreneurial way. This includes helping to launch global initiatives such as the Elders and frontline projects including health clinics in Africa.
The Branson School of Entrepreneurship was launched in in Johannesburg, South Africa, three years ago and has since trained thousands of young people and helped fund their small businesses. The school is in the process of expanding into Kenya and several other countries.
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Khalifa Bin Zayed Foundation, Virgin Unite ink cooperation agreement
2nd June 2009
The Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charity Foundation has today agreed with Virgin Unite, the non profit foundation of the Virgin Group, to jointly work on education and health initiatives.
H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Board Chairman of Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, and Sir Richard Branson signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Abu Dhabi to commence the partnership.
H.H. Sheikh Mansour, said: "The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is determined to improve the lives of people all over the world and has already contributed significant funds through the Khalifa Foundation. We are delighted to be announcing this partnership with Richard Branson and Virgin Unite who share our passion for creating opportunities to help people lift themselves out of poverty." Sir Richard Branson said, "We are very pleased to be partnering with the UAE through the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charity Foundation, who do brilliant work in helping to alleviate poverty and suffering all over the world. The two foundations will form a great team to work closely with people and organisations on the frontline to create entrepreneurial approaches to ending poverty." The partnership will focus initially on education initiatives to help create job opportunities for young people. Both organisations have a wealth of experience in creating education opportunities.
The Khalifa Foundation has successfully achieved a qualitative movement in its humanitarian and charitable activities through its local and foreign projects. The foundation activities have covered all the state '&' more than (35) countries around the globe.
Locally it supported more than 30.000 thirty thousand students in their tuition fees, meals, stationary, clothes shoes '&' other needs. Regionally, it is planning to launch a number of initiatives in vocational education in selected countries.
Virgin Unite works all over the world to bring people together to tackle tough environmental and social issues in an entrepreneurial way. This includes helping to incubate and launch global initiatives such as the Elders and frontline projects such as health clinics in Africa.
In the area of education, Virgin Unite launched the Branson School of Entrepreneurship in Johannesburg, South Africa, three years ago and has since trained thousands of young people and helped to incubate and fund their small businesses. The Branson School of Entrepreneurship is in the process of expanding into Kenya and several other countries.
The two foundations will work closely together in the coming months to build a strategic plan and conduct due diligence for relevant educational initiatives with local and international partners. These joint initiatives will help create thousands of jobs and provide young people in poverty a chance for true economic freedom.
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The Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charity Foundation has today agreed with Virgin Unite, the non profit foundation of the Virgin Group, to jointly work on education and health initiatives.
H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Board Chairman of Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, and Sir Richard Branson signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Abu Dhabi to commence the partnership.
H.H. Sheikh Mansour, said: "The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is determined to improve the lives of people all over the world and has already contributed significant funds through the Khalifa Foundation. We are delighted to be announcing this partnership with Richard Branson and Virgin Unite who share our passion for creating opportunities to help people lift themselves out of poverty." Sir Richard Branson said, "We are very pleased to be partnering with the UAE through the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charity Foundation, who do brilliant work in helping to alleviate poverty and suffering all over the world. The two foundations will form a great team to work closely with people and organisations on the frontline to create entrepreneurial approaches to ending poverty." The partnership will focus initially on education initiatives to help create job opportunities for young people. Both organisations have a wealth of experience in creating education opportunities.
The Khalifa Foundation has successfully achieved a qualitative movement in its humanitarian and charitable activities through its local and foreign projects. The foundation activities have covered all the state '&' more than (35) countries around the globe.
Locally it supported more than 30.000 thirty thousand students in their tuition fees, meals, stationary, clothes shoes '&' other needs. Regionally, it is planning to launch a number of initiatives in vocational education in selected countries.
Virgin Unite works all over the world to bring people together to tackle tough environmental and social issues in an entrepreneurial way. This includes helping to incubate and launch global initiatives such as the Elders and frontline projects such as health clinics in Africa.
In the area of education, Virgin Unite launched the Branson School of Entrepreneurship in Johannesburg, South Africa, three years ago and has since trained thousands of young people and helped to incubate and fund their small businesses. The Branson School of Entrepreneurship is in the process of expanding into Kenya and several other countries.
The two foundations will work closely together in the coming months to build a strategic plan and conduct due diligence for relevant educational initiatives with local and international partners. These joint initiatives will help create thousands of jobs and provide young people in poverty a chance for true economic freedom.
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Parkinson's NSW Benefit Event
When: 22nd August 2009
Where: Halekulani Bowling Club
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James Packer guest of honour at Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute fundraiser - The Daily Telegraph - 4th July 2009
Wearing his heart on his sleeve James Packer is to raise his philanthropic profile by making a rare public speech as guest of honour at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute fundraiser next month.
His late father, Kerry Packer, was a past patron and mother Ros is a current board member of the high-profile heart disease research institute.
While Packer Snr made it a personal mission to raise money for causes he and Ros supported - especially the Chang institute - this will be the first time that James has stepped into such an active role.
The billionaire has maintained a low profile of late as he has focused on expanding his Crown gambling empire in Macau.
James will attend the charity do on August 1 with wife Erica. (Credit: The Daily Telegraph)
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His late father, Kerry Packer, was a past patron and mother Ros is a current board member of the high-profile heart disease research institute.
While Packer Snr made it a personal mission to raise money for causes he and Ros supported - especially the Chang institute - this will be the first time that James has stepped into such an active role.
The billionaire has maintained a low profile of late as he has focused on expanding his Crown gambling empire in Macau.
James will attend the charity do on August 1 with wife Erica. (Credit: The Daily Telegraph)
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Friday, June 19, 2009
The bosses bed down rough to raise money, by Josephine Tovey - The Sydney Morning Herald - 19th June 2009
It was a cold, wet dose of reality.
As the skies opened above them last night, more than 220 chief executives and business leaders huddled together at the St Vincent de Paul Society's CEO Sleepout at Luna Park.
By 7 o'clock the mostly male participants had arrived to vie for dry spots armed only with sleeping bags and cardboard sheets.
Brian McCarthy, the chief executive of Fairfax Media, which publishes the Herald, and the Fairfax publisher Lloyd Whish-Wilson found a dry patch under an awning. The NSW Minister for Community Services, Linda Burney, scored a prime piece of real estate in the dodgem car pitch.
St Vincent de Paul's community development co-ordinator, David Starr, said the search for a dry spot mirrored what the city's homeless would be doing. "Some would be in hostels but a lot would be sleeping anywhere they could find, alcoves and doorways, just to get out of the rain."
The entrepreneur Dick Smith, who raised $11,669.78 in donations, wanted to experience homelessness rather than simply writing a cheque. "Giving money, especially if you're well-off, doesn't hurt very much, but tonight is going to be hard … I've been very fortunate in life, and any time I've slept outside it has been voluntary."
By early yesterday evening about 12 millimetres of rain had fallen on the city and the downpour was expected to continue throughout the night.
By yesterday the event had raised $461,663, well in excess of the $250,000 organisers predicted last month. The money will go towards 37 homeless shelters, including a new purpose-built shelter for families and women, due to open later this year.
The chief executive of St Vincent de Paul, John Picot, said the economic downturn might have inspired the high number of participants this year. (Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald)
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As the skies opened above them last night, more than 220 chief executives and business leaders huddled together at the St Vincent de Paul Society's CEO Sleepout at Luna Park.
By 7 o'clock the mostly male participants had arrived to vie for dry spots armed only with sleeping bags and cardboard sheets.
Brian McCarthy, the chief executive of Fairfax Media, which publishes the Herald, and the Fairfax publisher Lloyd Whish-Wilson found a dry patch under an awning. The NSW Minister for Community Services, Linda Burney, scored a prime piece of real estate in the dodgem car pitch.
St Vincent de Paul's community development co-ordinator, David Starr, said the search for a dry spot mirrored what the city's homeless would be doing. "Some would be in hostels but a lot would be sleeping anywhere they could find, alcoves and doorways, just to get out of the rain."
The entrepreneur Dick Smith, who raised $11,669.78 in donations, wanted to experience homelessness rather than simply writing a cheque. "Giving money, especially if you're well-off, doesn't hurt very much, but tonight is going to be hard … I've been very fortunate in life, and any time I've slept outside it has been voluntary."
By early yesterday evening about 12 millimetres of rain had fallen on the city and the downpour was expected to continue throughout the night.
By yesterday the event had raised $461,663, well in excess of the $250,000 organisers predicted last month. The money will go towards 37 homeless shelters, including a new purpose-built shelter for families and women, due to open later this year.
The chief executive of St Vincent de Paul, John Picot, said the economic downturn might have inspired the high number of participants this year. (Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald)
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CEOs brave long wet night for good cause - 18th June 2009
As Dick Smith bedded down at Sydney's Luna Park to experience what it's like to be homeless on a wet wintery night, he recalled a dismal experience more than 40 years ago that gave him the confidence to start Dick Smith Electronics.
Joined by the likes of Fairfax Media's Brian McCarthy, the NRMA's Tony Stuart, and DMG Radio's Cathy O'Connor, more than 200 company heads braved a steady downpour on Thursday night to take part in St Vincent De Paul Society's annual CEO sleepout.
Mr Smith chose a damp spot at an outdoor eating area near Luna Park's Coney Island to prepare his bed for the night - a mere sheet of cardboard beneath a rain-soaked tarpaulin.
"It's a bit wet," he admitted.
Describing his sleeping bag as "just a normal one", he said he wasn't worried about the cold, and had no intention of seeking warmer conditions in a close-by building throughout the night.
"The whole idea of this is to get an idea of what it is like to not have a nice warm house to go back to," he told AAP.
"Donating money is easy for CEOs. Most CEOS are well off.
"The idea of this is to experience how 22,000 people live each night of the year."
When he was 22-years-old, Mr Smith said, a night out in the cold taught him a lot about taking risks.
Accompanied by Paddy Pallin founder Bob Pallin and a third man, the trio got lost while on a bush walk in the Blue Mountains.
"The walk was three days long and in the roughest country. It was very cold. You could never do (the walk) in the rain," Mr Smith said.
However, there was an unexpected storm.
"We had to swim in the Colo river and we couldn't get through to where we were going to get picked up.
"We had to lie down in sopping wet sleeping bags.
"I thought we were going to die."
He says he believes the experience taught him an invaluable lesson.
"Taking that risk taught me to be responsible.
"That's how I could start my business and not go broke.
"Young people have to take risks and learn their boundaries."
Bedding down near Mr Smith was NRMA CEO Tony Stuart. Decked in cute pyjamas stamped with the NRMA emblem, Mr Stuart took a call from his 11-year-old son before he prepared for the long night ahead of him.
"He's concerned for me," he said.
Fairfax Media's Brian McCarthy defied his doctor's orders to take part in the CEO sleepout.
Two weeks ago he caught a cold.
"I feel very happy, it's for a good cause," he said of the sleepout.
"For us it's just one night. For people who are genuinely homeless, they have to do it every night."
DMG Radio CEO Cathy O'Connor said she wasn't concerned she was unlikely to get a good night's sleep.
"It's just one night of your life for a good cause," she said.
"I'm not one of those people who selfishly guards sleep.
"If I have a bad night it won't be the first."
AAP's Clive Marshall, who hails from the United Kingdom, was not bothered by the rain, but was realistic about what lay ahead of him.
"It's likely to be a long night," he agreed.
This year's sleepout has so far raised more than $500,000 - double what organisers originally anticipated.
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Joined by the likes of Fairfax Media's Brian McCarthy, the NRMA's Tony Stuart, and DMG Radio's Cathy O'Connor, more than 200 company heads braved a steady downpour on Thursday night to take part in St Vincent De Paul Society's annual CEO sleepout.
Mr Smith chose a damp spot at an outdoor eating area near Luna Park's Coney Island to prepare his bed for the night - a mere sheet of cardboard beneath a rain-soaked tarpaulin.
"It's a bit wet," he admitted.
Describing his sleeping bag as "just a normal one", he said he wasn't worried about the cold, and had no intention of seeking warmer conditions in a close-by building throughout the night.
"The whole idea of this is to get an idea of what it is like to not have a nice warm house to go back to," he told AAP.
"Donating money is easy for CEOs. Most CEOS are well off.
"The idea of this is to experience how 22,000 people live each night of the year."
When he was 22-years-old, Mr Smith said, a night out in the cold taught him a lot about taking risks.
Accompanied by Paddy Pallin founder Bob Pallin and a third man, the trio got lost while on a bush walk in the Blue Mountains.
"The walk was three days long and in the roughest country. It was very cold. You could never do (the walk) in the rain," Mr Smith said.
However, there was an unexpected storm.
"We had to swim in the Colo river and we couldn't get through to where we were going to get picked up.
"We had to lie down in sopping wet sleeping bags.
"I thought we were going to die."
He says he believes the experience taught him an invaluable lesson.
"Taking that risk taught me to be responsible.
"That's how I could start my business and not go broke.
"Young people have to take risks and learn their boundaries."
Bedding down near Mr Smith was NRMA CEO Tony Stuart. Decked in cute pyjamas stamped with the NRMA emblem, Mr Stuart took a call from his 11-year-old son before he prepared for the long night ahead of him.
"He's concerned for me," he said.
Fairfax Media's Brian McCarthy defied his doctor's orders to take part in the CEO sleepout.
Two weeks ago he caught a cold.
"I feel very happy, it's for a good cause," he said of the sleepout.
"For us it's just one night. For people who are genuinely homeless, they have to do it every night."
DMG Radio CEO Cathy O'Connor said she wasn't concerned she was unlikely to get a good night's sleep.
"It's just one night of your life for a good cause," she said.
"I'm not one of those people who selfishly guards sleep.
"If I have a bad night it won't be the first."
AAP's Clive Marshall, who hails from the United Kingdom, was not bothered by the rain, but was realistic about what lay ahead of him.
"It's likely to be a long night," he agreed.
This year's sleepout has so far raised more than $500,000 - double what organisers originally anticipated.
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Media Man Australia Director Joins and Presents at Bondi Chamber of Commerce
Today Media Man Australia director and founder, Greg Tingle, joined and presented at the Bondi Chamber of Commerce monthly event held at Easts Leagues Club.
Following the feature presentation by Matt Freedman (founder and director of Sticky Tickets and Redback Solutions), Adam Treharne from the chamber board spoke about business and the benefits of the Bondi Chamber of Commerce.
Sandra Lie from Infusion Networking moderated prize give aways from members to members!
Sonja van den Boshe from TwinLife was the lucky winner of the Media Man Australia publicity package including interview and profile.
It was a most worthwhile, interesting and positive occasion, and attendees learned and shared their knowledge on matters such as Emarketing, the internet, and couldn't help but to pick up some solid information about the how news media and publicity compliment the marketing components of business.
In the coming weeks and months the Bondi Chamber of Commerce will be facilitating more networking events and feature the matching up of business owners and operators in a strategic fashion which will set the stage for win - win outcomes for all.
Mr Fredeman will be participating in the CEO Sleepout at Luna Park on the 18th June. The event is organised by St Vincent de Paul Society. Matt's efforts are well worth supporting, as are that of the numerous CEO's who will be participating.
Easts Leagues Club staff and management were most friendly and helpful, and the coffee and breakfasts were top notch.
If your a business person in the Bondi region the Bondi Chamber of Commerce is a fantastic place to network with fellow entrepreneurs.
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Following the feature presentation by Matt Freedman (founder and director of Sticky Tickets and Redback Solutions), Adam Treharne from the chamber board spoke about business and the benefits of the Bondi Chamber of Commerce.
Sandra Lie from Infusion Networking moderated prize give aways from members to members!
Sonja van den Boshe from TwinLife was the lucky winner of the Media Man Australia publicity package including interview and profile.
It was a most worthwhile, interesting and positive occasion, and attendees learned and shared their knowledge on matters such as Emarketing, the internet, and couldn't help but to pick up some solid information about the how news media and publicity compliment the marketing components of business.
In the coming weeks and months the Bondi Chamber of Commerce will be facilitating more networking events and feature the matching up of business owners and operators in a strategic fashion which will set the stage for win - win outcomes for all.
Mr Fredeman will be participating in the CEO Sleepout at Luna Park on the 18th June. The event is organised by St Vincent de Paul Society. Matt's efforts are well worth supporting, as are that of the numerous CEO's who will be participating.
Easts Leagues Club staff and management were most friendly and helpful, and the coffee and breakfasts were top notch.
If your a business person in the Bondi region the Bondi Chamber of Commerce is a fantastic place to network with fellow entrepreneurs.
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Leading Media Companies Put $1 Million Of Advertising Up For Grabs
In times when money is tight, the first of the corporate budget to feel the brunt of belt-tightening is advertising and corporate philanthropy - but there is one industry and event that plans to buck this trend.
Media Assisting Youth will auction $1 million worth of advertising packages at their annual MAYDAY event, with the intention to exceed last year’s efforts and raise over $700,000 for four youth focused charities.
MAYDAY will be hosted by MC, auctioneer, all-round funny guy and Gruen Transfer host, Wil Anderson, at one of The Merivale Group's finest venues, Hemmesphere, on Wednesday 27 May from 6.30pm.
MAYDAY's commitment is to rally the media and advertising industry to support innovative and effective organisations that work with disadvantaged and under-privileged young people in the community, Kerry McCabe, MAYDAY founder said.
The four chosen beneficiaries for this year's MAYDAY event are Youth Off The Streets - Aboriginal Support Services, Musicians Making A Difference, KidsXpress and Newpin, he said.
Even in a tough economic climate, MAYDAY provides a distinctive and sustainable fundraising vehicle to help those who are really in trouble.
This industry has the character and empathy to maintain it's commitment to those in need - a clear demonstration of this was the hugely successful Victorian Bushfires Telethon, hosted on the Nine Network, Mr McCabe said.
MAYDAY operates from a nil cost base with 100 per cent of all proceeds going directly to the selected youth charities. The MAYDAY board and sponsors donate their time and expertise to the cause, supported by their respective corporate entities.
MAYDAY's inaugural event in 2007 generated $300,000, with more than $700,000 raised last year following unprecedented support from media owners, media buying agencies and advertisers. Additional MAYDAY activities throughout the year generate in excess of $2,000,000pa of media, cause related marketing and in-kind support.
For the last two years we have conducted a live auction on the night of the event, however this year we are requesting interested advertisers make bids before the event, with the winning bids confirmed prior to the event and the total raised confirmed on the night, Mr McCabe said.
Nominated charity Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD) will showcase their talent to an audience of media industry leaders and marketing executives. To enable everybody to get involved this year there will also be a few exclusive money can't buy consumer items up for auction.
Marketers or media companies wishing to bid on media packages over the coming weeks should contact Melanie Banister at melanie.banister@ninemsn.com.au.
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FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE SELECTED CHARITIES:
Youth Off The Streets supports homeless and drug addicted young Australians as they work to turn their lives around.
Musicians Making A Difference work with youth communities all over the country to help change lives through music.
KidsXpress is an expressive therapy program aimed at empowering children by encouraging self expression through the use of music, art, dance and drama therapies.
Newpin is a preventative, early intervention program, offering intensive work with families facing potential or actual child-protection issues.
MEDIA SUPPORTERS INCLUDE:
TV: Seven, Nine, Ten, MCN, FCM, XYZ Networks, SBS
Press: Fairfax, News Corp
Magazines: News Magazines, ACP, , Pacific
Radio: Austereo, DMG, ARN, MRN
OOH: EYE, APN, Adshel, JC Decaux
Online: News Digital Media, Ninemsn, Fairfax Digital
Mobile: Hutchinson - 3
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Media Assisting Youth will auction $1 million worth of advertising packages at their annual MAYDAY event, with the intention to exceed last year’s efforts and raise over $700,000 for four youth focused charities.
MAYDAY will be hosted by MC, auctioneer, all-round funny guy and Gruen Transfer host, Wil Anderson, at one of The Merivale Group's finest venues, Hemmesphere, on Wednesday 27 May from 6.30pm.
MAYDAY's commitment is to rally the media and advertising industry to support innovative and effective organisations that work with disadvantaged and under-privileged young people in the community, Kerry McCabe, MAYDAY founder said.
The four chosen beneficiaries for this year's MAYDAY event are Youth Off The Streets - Aboriginal Support Services, Musicians Making A Difference, KidsXpress and Newpin, he said.
Even in a tough economic climate, MAYDAY provides a distinctive and sustainable fundraising vehicle to help those who are really in trouble.
This industry has the character and empathy to maintain it's commitment to those in need - a clear demonstration of this was the hugely successful Victorian Bushfires Telethon, hosted on the Nine Network, Mr McCabe said.
MAYDAY operates from a nil cost base with 100 per cent of all proceeds going directly to the selected youth charities. The MAYDAY board and sponsors donate their time and expertise to the cause, supported by their respective corporate entities.
MAYDAY's inaugural event in 2007 generated $300,000, with more than $700,000 raised last year following unprecedented support from media owners, media buying agencies and advertisers. Additional MAYDAY activities throughout the year generate in excess of $2,000,000pa of media, cause related marketing and in-kind support.
For the last two years we have conducted a live auction on the night of the event, however this year we are requesting interested advertisers make bids before the event, with the winning bids confirmed prior to the event and the total raised confirmed on the night, Mr McCabe said.
Nominated charity Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD) will showcase their talent to an audience of media industry leaders and marketing executives. To enable everybody to get involved this year there will also be a few exclusive money can't buy consumer items up for auction.
Marketers or media companies wishing to bid on media packages over the coming weeks should contact Melanie Banister at melanie.banister@ninemsn.com.au.
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FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE SELECTED CHARITIES:
Youth Off The Streets supports homeless and drug addicted young Australians as they work to turn their lives around.
Musicians Making A Difference work with youth communities all over the country to help change lives through music.
KidsXpress is an expressive therapy program aimed at empowering children by encouraging self expression through the use of music, art, dance and drama therapies.
Newpin is a preventative, early intervention program, offering intensive work with families facing potential or actual child-protection issues.
MEDIA SUPPORTERS INCLUDE:
TV: Seven, Nine, Ten, MCN, FCM, XYZ Networks, SBS
Press: Fairfax, News Corp
Magazines: News Magazines, ACP, , Pacific
Radio: Austereo, DMG, ARN, MRN
OOH: EYE, APN, Adshel, JC Decaux
Online: News Digital Media, Ninemsn, Fairfax Digital
Mobile: Hutchinson - 3
Please direct all media enquiries to:
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M: 0409 348 250
E: hannah.furness@redagency.com.au
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Friday, May 15, 2009
Virgin's Branson Supports The Prince Of Wales 'Frog' Campaign - Virgin Poker
Today (11th May 2009) Richard Branson pledged his support for the Prince of Wales “Frog” Campaign. Richard stated “As you all know, for many years I have been concerned with climate change and its impact. The plight of the world’s rainforests is a massive influence on this and perhaps the single most important factor in protecting our environment – that is why I have served on the steering group for this project.
“I will use my speeches and contacts to reinforce his message. The Prince is looking for public support across the globe by seeking millions of sign ups for his web based petition.”
Simon Burridge CEO of Virgin Games (poker, casino and bingo games) commented “This is another great initiative by Richard and The Prince of Wales. They are setting the standard when it comes to campaigning on climate change. Virgin Games is thrilled to be a part of helping bring awareness of the devastation that it’s having to rainforests all over the world.”
To find out more and get involved with the The Princes Rainforest Project please go to www.rainforestsos.org and pledge your support to saving the worlds rainforests.
About Virgin Games Virgin Games, a subsidiary of Virgin.com Ltd, launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct entertainment offerings, giving consumers the chance to play their favourite online games the Virgin way:
Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, provides a taste of Vegas online, with classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as popular feature slots like Elvis, Cleopatra and Vegas, Baby!
Virgin Poker, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry. The successful Virgin Poker Festivals, which take place in casinos around the UK throughout the year, now allow gamers to experience the fun of Virgin Poker offline too.
Virgin Bingo offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as regular promotions and an unrivalled loyalty scheme.
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“I will use my speeches and contacts to reinforce his message. The Prince is looking for public support across the globe by seeking millions of sign ups for his web based petition.”
Simon Burridge CEO of Virgin Games (poker, casino and bingo games) commented “This is another great initiative by Richard and The Prince of Wales. They are setting the standard when it comes to campaigning on climate change. Virgin Games is thrilled to be a part of helping bring awareness of the devastation that it’s having to rainforests all over the world.”
To find out more and get involved with the The Princes Rainforest Project please go to www.rainforestsos.org and pledge your support to saving the worlds rainforests.
About Virgin Games Virgin Games, a subsidiary of Virgin.com Ltd, launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct entertainment offerings, giving consumers the chance to play their favourite online games the Virgin way:
Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, provides a taste of Vegas online, with classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as popular feature slots like Elvis, Cleopatra and Vegas, Baby!
Virgin Poker, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry. The successful Virgin Poker Festivals, which take place in casinos around the UK throughout the year, now allow gamers to experience the fun of Virgin Poker offline too.
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
And now, here's a number for Richard Branson, by Josephine Tovey - The Sydney Morning Herald - 11th May 2009
The rocker Nick Cave calls it "crucial to the cultural fabric of the city" and the pop star Ben Lee calls it "a true alternative", but the Sydney community radio station FBi 94.5FM is fighting off another label: recession casualty.
The youth music station lost more than half its revenue in February, largely due to corporate sponsors pulling out. Hundreds of members, from FBi's core listeners, twenty-somethings, have also withdrawn their financial support.
"All our revenue streams are being affected," said FBi's general manager, Evan Kaldor. "Our members are being personally affected by the global financial crisis. They're either losing their jobs or pulling back on their discretionary spending."
While the station managers say they are not considering closure just yet, a failure to raise funds urgently will result in significant cutbacks.
FBi began broadcasting in 2003 after a competitive campaign for FM licences. It has a mandate to play local music: 50 per cent must be Australian, with half of that coming from Sydney.
Rather than relying on traditional supporter drives to get through the downturn, the station is using a cheeky alternative: asking listeners to lobby the Virgin CEO, Richard Branson, to write a cheque to the station for $1 million.
The "Ask Richard" campaign website, which was launched yesterday, asks listeners to perform stunts or create videos or songs to get Branson's attention.
"We thought [Branson] was someone who would respond to the audacious nature of the campaign. He's someone who's quite playful with the media," said the station's director, Megan Loader.
The Herald understands some volunteers are concerned the campaign will associate the station with the Virgin brand and that it is not in keeping with the ethos of community radio.
Since it began test broadcasts in 1994, the station has helped launch the careers of bands such as Wolfmother and The Vines, and DJs including Triple J presenters Marc Fennell and Linda Marigliano.
According to audience surveys in March, FBi has about 219,000 weekly listeners but fewer than 2 per cent of them donate to the station. (Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald)
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The youth music station lost more than half its revenue in February, largely due to corporate sponsors pulling out. Hundreds of members, from FBi's core listeners, twenty-somethings, have also withdrawn their financial support.
"All our revenue streams are being affected," said FBi's general manager, Evan Kaldor. "Our members are being personally affected by the global financial crisis. They're either losing their jobs or pulling back on their discretionary spending."
While the station managers say they are not considering closure just yet, a failure to raise funds urgently will result in significant cutbacks.
FBi began broadcasting in 2003 after a competitive campaign for FM licences. It has a mandate to play local music: 50 per cent must be Australian, with half of that coming from Sydney.
Rather than relying on traditional supporter drives to get through the downturn, the station is using a cheeky alternative: asking listeners to lobby the Virgin CEO, Richard Branson, to write a cheque to the station for $1 million.
The "Ask Richard" campaign website, which was launched yesterday, asks listeners to perform stunts or create videos or songs to get Branson's attention.
"We thought [Branson] was someone who would respond to the audacious nature of the campaign. He's someone who's quite playful with the media," said the station's director, Megan Loader.
The Herald understands some volunteers are concerned the campaign will associate the station with the Virgin brand and that it is not in keeping with the ethos of community radio.
Since it began test broadcasts in 1994, the station has helped launch the careers of bands such as Wolfmother and The Vines, and DJs including Triple J presenters Marc Fennell and Linda Marigliano.
According to audience surveys in March, FBi has about 219,000 weekly listeners but fewer than 2 per cent of them donate to the station. (Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald)
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Branson takes on Mia Farrow's Darfur hunger strike - 10th May 2009
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Mia Farrow has ended a 12-day hunger strike she used to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan's embattled Darfur region, the actress announced on her website.
Farrow, 64, had been on a water-only diet from April 27 in what the actress described as an "expression of outrage" at deaths from starvation, thirst and disease in Darfur.
Farrow ended her fast Friday after advice from a doctor.
British tycoon Richard Branson said he would take over Farrow's fast for three days in a gesture of solidarity with the humanitarian activist.
"I have been instructed by my doctor to stop my fast immediately due to health concerns including possible seizures," Farrow said on her website.
"I am fortunate. The women, children, and men I am fasting for do not have that option."
Farrow said she hoped other figures would step forward to fast for Darfur until humanitarian agencies expelled from the region in March were readmitted.
Branson said he was happy to follow in Farrow's footsteps.
"I'm honored to be taking over the fast for the next three days from Mia Farrow in her courageous stance to support the people of Darfur," he said in a statement.
Virgin boss Branson said he had been moved by the plight of Darfur's people after visiting the region.
"I was humbled and inspired by the courage of the Darfuri people and the commitment of the aid organizations that were working on the frontlines," said Branson.
"We cannot stand and watch as one million people suffer. We all need to stand up and demand that international aid is restored and that the people of Darfur are protected and given the chance to live in peace."
Farrow, a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, is one of several celebrities who have campaigned relentlessly to draw attention to the conflict in Darfur.
The United Nations says 300,000 people have died -- many from disease and hunger -- and 2.7 million have been made homeless by the Darfur conflict, which erupted in 2003. Khartoum puts the death toll at 10,000.
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Farrow, 64, had been on a water-only diet from April 27 in what the actress described as an "expression of outrage" at deaths from starvation, thirst and disease in Darfur.
Farrow ended her fast Friday after advice from a doctor.
British tycoon Richard Branson said he would take over Farrow's fast for three days in a gesture of solidarity with the humanitarian activist.
"I have been instructed by my doctor to stop my fast immediately due to health concerns including possible seizures," Farrow said on her website.
"I am fortunate. The women, children, and men I am fasting for do not have that option."
Farrow said she hoped other figures would step forward to fast for Darfur until humanitarian agencies expelled from the region in March were readmitted.
Branson said he was happy to follow in Farrow's footsteps.
"I'm honored to be taking over the fast for the next three days from Mia Farrow in her courageous stance to support the people of Darfur," he said in a statement.
Virgin boss Branson said he had been moved by the plight of Darfur's people after visiting the region.
"I was humbled and inspired by the courage of the Darfuri people and the commitment of the aid organizations that were working on the frontlines," said Branson.
"We cannot stand and watch as one million people suffer. We all need to stand up and demand that international aid is restored and that the people of Darfur are protected and given the chance to live in peace."
Farrow, a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, is one of several celebrities who have campaigned relentlessly to draw attention to the conflict in Darfur.
The United Nations says 300,000 people have died -- many from disease and hunger -- and 2.7 million have been made homeless by the Darfur conflict, which erupted in 2003. Khartoum puts the death toll at 10,000.
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
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Media Man Australia supports many worthy community and social causes. This is done primarily in a positive news media capacity.
The official Media Man Australia website showcases many of these wonderful good causes and charities.
Media Man Australia is not accepting any submissions in 2009 from any other social causes or charities that we are not always assisting.
Favorite worthy causes and charities of Media Man Australia include Virgin Unite, beyondblue, The Salvation Army, National Breast Cancer Foundation, The Shane Warne Foundation and Variety.
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Media Man Australia supports many worthy community and social causes. This is done primarily in a positive news media capacity.
The official Media Man Australia website showcases many of these wonderful good causes and charities.
Media Man Australia is not accepting any submissions in 2009 from any other social causes or charities that we are not always assisting.
Favorite worthy causes and charities of Media Man Australia include Virgin Unite, beyondblue, The Salvation Army, National Breast Cancer Foundation, The Shane Warne Foundation and Variety.
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Thursday, April 16, 2009
Tweet charity: Jackman's $100,000 Twitter pledge, by Arjun Ramachandran - The Sydney Morning Herald - 15th April 2009
Hugh Jackman is now using Twitter for philanthropic purposes, after last week's bungle when he renamed the Opera House the "Opera Center".
About 7am today, Jackman wrote on Twitter: "I will donate 100K to one individual's favorite non profit organization.Of course,you must convince me why by using 140 characters or less."
Since Jackman's call-out, responses have been posted at a rate of several per minute. Suggestions include Jackman giving the money to charities involved in homelessness, fighting disease, child welfare and in developing impoverished nations.
Charity groups were not deterred by the possibility Jackman, who has almost 36,000 people following him on Twitter, could be making the pledge as part of a public relations exercise.
"Quite possibly [it's a PR stunt] but at the end of the day a community organisation is going to get a significant amount of money that they wouldn't have otherwise got," said Philanthropy Australia CEO Gina Anderson.
"$100,000 is a large amount of money, he doesn't have to give it ... it's fantastic.
"On the other hand, $100,000 sounds like a lot of money to be making a decision about based on 140 characters."
Ms Anderson said the public pledge might also raise awareness for whatever charity received the donation.
"It's very important that people see others giving," she said.
"They might look at [Jackman] and say 'Why is he giving money there, why is that important?' ... it's a leadership role."
In a later tweet, Jackman wrote: "The more passion shown for your charity the better! Get the support of your friends and teach them the importance of giving."
Ms Anderson described the evolution of Jackman's pledge on Twitter, where hundreds of responses were pouring in each hour, as "fascinating to watch".
"I think it's exciting because it's using new media, and there's that connection with a new demographic and encouragement of personal participation," she said.
The use of new communications technology to entice charitable donations was an "emerging space", she said.
Other recent examples included online giving sites, and commercial organisations encouraging people to make small donations by ticking a box while making some other online transactions.
Jackman got into trouble last week over his use of Twitter after he mispelled "harbor" and renamed one of his hometown's most famous icons the "Opera Center".
He later put the error down his message becoming "translated by someone American in my office" after he relayed it over the phone.
Comment is awaited from Jackman. (Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald)
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About 7am today, Jackman wrote on Twitter: "I will donate 100K to one individual's favorite non profit organization.Of course,you must convince me why by using 140 characters or less."
Since Jackman's call-out, responses have been posted at a rate of several per minute. Suggestions include Jackman giving the money to charities involved in homelessness, fighting disease, child welfare and in developing impoverished nations.
Charity groups were not deterred by the possibility Jackman, who has almost 36,000 people following him on Twitter, could be making the pledge as part of a public relations exercise.
"Quite possibly [it's a PR stunt] but at the end of the day a community organisation is going to get a significant amount of money that they wouldn't have otherwise got," said Philanthropy Australia CEO Gina Anderson.
"$100,000 is a large amount of money, he doesn't have to give it ... it's fantastic.
"On the other hand, $100,000 sounds like a lot of money to be making a decision about based on 140 characters."
Ms Anderson said the public pledge might also raise awareness for whatever charity received the donation.
"It's very important that people see others giving," she said.
"They might look at [Jackman] and say 'Why is he giving money there, why is that important?' ... it's a leadership role."
In a later tweet, Jackman wrote: "The more passion shown for your charity the better! Get the support of your friends and teach them the importance of giving."
Ms Anderson described the evolution of Jackman's pledge on Twitter, where hundreds of responses were pouring in each hour, as "fascinating to watch".
"I think it's exciting because it's using new media, and there's that connection with a new demographic and encouragement of personal participation," she said.
The use of new communications technology to entice charitable donations was an "emerging space", she said.
Other recent examples included online giving sites, and commercial organisations encouraging people to make small donations by ticking a box while making some other online transactions.
Jackman got into trouble last week over his use of Twitter after he mispelled "harbor" and renamed one of his hometown's most famous icons the "Opera Center".
He later put the error down his message becoming "translated by someone American in my office" after he relayed it over the phone.
Comment is awaited from Jackman. (Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald)
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Friday, March 13, 2009
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Burswood & Crown unite to support bushfire tragedy - 18th February 2009
Burswood Entertainment Complex and Crown Casino in Melbourne has united to provide financial aid and support to victims of the devastating Victorian bushfire tragedy.
Crown Limited, on behalf of Crown Melbourne and Burswood Entertainment Complex has pledged $500,000 towards helping these families and communities rebuild their lives.
In addition, a partnership has been established between Burswood and Crown with the Salvation Army to set up collection points for patrons and staff wishing to make their own contributions. Funds collected will support the Salvation Army Disaster Appeal, helping fund the Salvos’ Emergency response to the tragedy. The Salvation Army is at the front line at bushfire locations helping communities devastated by the disasters and working in partnership with the various Federal and State Government agencies involved.
Burswood’s Chief Executive Officer, Barry Felstead, said Burswood was committed to working with patrons, staff and the wider community to help those in need.
“The last few days have seen tragedy and devastation affecting entire families and communities. On behalf of Burswood, I extend our deepest sympathy to everyone affected by this disaster. Burswood is proud to stand by and support the work of The Salvation Army and their volunteers on the front line and offer our sincerest support and encouragement to all involved,” said Mr Felstead.
Warren Palmer, Public Relations Secretary from The Salvation Army WA branch said that the support of the community was imperative at this time.
“Without a doubt, our best qualities are on show with how we respond to people in crisis. We are grateful to Burswood Entertainment Complex and many others who have responded with overwhelming generosity. The Salvation Army has already distributed over 2.5 million dollars in immediate assistance and we are committed to providing support in their longer term recovery.”
Burswood has established ten collection points around the Complex for donations to the Salvation Army Bushfire Appeal.
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Crown Limited, on behalf of Crown Melbourne and Burswood Entertainment Complex has pledged $500,000 towards helping these families and communities rebuild their lives.
In addition, a partnership has been established between Burswood and Crown with the Salvation Army to set up collection points for patrons and staff wishing to make their own contributions. Funds collected will support the Salvation Army Disaster Appeal, helping fund the Salvos’ Emergency response to the tragedy. The Salvation Army is at the front line at bushfire locations helping communities devastated by the disasters and working in partnership with the various Federal and State Government agencies involved.
Burswood’s Chief Executive Officer, Barry Felstead, said Burswood was committed to working with patrons, staff and the wider community to help those in need.
“The last few days have seen tragedy and devastation affecting entire families and communities. On behalf of Burswood, I extend our deepest sympathy to everyone affected by this disaster. Burswood is proud to stand by and support the work of The Salvation Army and their volunteers on the front line and offer our sincerest support and encouragement to all involved,” said Mr Felstead.
Warren Palmer, Public Relations Secretary from The Salvation Army WA branch said that the support of the community was imperative at this time.
“Without a doubt, our best qualities are on show with how we respond to people in crisis. We are grateful to Burswood Entertainment Complex and many others who have responded with overwhelming generosity. The Salvation Army has already distributed over 2.5 million dollars in immediate assistance and we are committed to providing support in their longer term recovery.”
Burswood has established ten collection points around the Complex for donations to the Salvation Army Bushfire Appeal.
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Friday, February 20, 2009
888Poker To Hold Benefit Tournament For Australian Wildfire Victims, by Earl Burton - Poker News Daily - 19th February 2009
People worldwide have been watching with dismay as one of the largest wildfires in Australian history has ravaged the country. Since it started on February 7th, the southern part of Victoria state has seen nearly 2,000 homes destroyed and, worse yet, 201 people killed during what is alleged to have been an intentionally set fire. In an effort to help those who have been affected by the tragedy, an online poker site will be having a charity poker tournament to help out.
888Poker will be having “The Bushfire Relief Charity Tournament” this Sunday, which has also been designated a national day of mourning in Australia. The No Limit Hold’em tournament will donate all of the funds generated from the $30 buy in and rebuys to benefit The Variety and Shane Warne Foundation Bushfire Relief Fund, which is raising money for those families affected by the wildfires. Instead of using the buy ins to raise a prize pool, 888Poker is offering payouts and bounties to draw players to help with the cause.
The tournament, which begins at 8:30PM Australian time (roughly 9:30AM in London) on Sunday, will pay out the winner with a $500 prize. Second and third places will also earn cash, with $300 and $200 being paid out respectively. The remainder of the final table - places fourth through tenth - will earn an entry into the New Zealand Poker Championships Sunday Qualifier on March 1st, a seat that is worth $120.
888Poker will also have celebrity bounties that players can earn some extra cash through eliminating. 888 ambassadors Brendan Fevola (bfevola25) and Jeff Fenech (fenech888) will be taking part in the tournament and, for the fortunate player who eliminates them from the event, that player will receive a $50 bounty prize. While these prizes are great for the players, the major point will be in remembering the tragedy that occurred in Australia and raising funds for those families that have been affected. Jennifer Huxley, the spokesman for 888Poker, stated,
“888Poker is deeply saddened by the tragic events that have occurred and we hope this tournament will help in a small way those that have been affected.”
The fires, now under control after ravaging the bush areas of the state of Victoria since February 7th, have had a devastating impact on the Australian people as well as their resources. The wildfires, fanned by high winds and dry conditions, have blackened more than 1,500 square miles (3,900 square kilometers) and destroyed more than 1,800 homes. Most importantly, 201 people have perished from the fires, with the latest person killed a firefighter who was working to extinguish the blaze around the Yarra Ranges National Park, a region hit hard by the fires, on Tuesday. Brendan Solaluk, 39, is facing one count of deadly arson and one of lighting a wildfire in connection to one of hundreds of blazes that swept southern Victoria state around Geelong.
While American poker players cannot participate in the offerings of 888Poker, it is an opportunity for the game to once again show its philanthropic side. For more details on the tournament and to participate in The Bushfire Relief Charity Tournament, visit 888Poker to learn more. (Credit: Poker News Daily)
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888Poker will be having “The Bushfire Relief Charity Tournament” this Sunday, which has also been designated a national day of mourning in Australia. The No Limit Hold’em tournament will donate all of the funds generated from the $30 buy in and rebuys to benefit The Variety and Shane Warne Foundation Bushfire Relief Fund, which is raising money for those families affected by the wildfires. Instead of using the buy ins to raise a prize pool, 888Poker is offering payouts and bounties to draw players to help with the cause.
The tournament, which begins at 8:30PM Australian time (roughly 9:30AM in London) on Sunday, will pay out the winner with a $500 prize. Second and third places will also earn cash, with $300 and $200 being paid out respectively. The remainder of the final table - places fourth through tenth - will earn an entry into the New Zealand Poker Championships Sunday Qualifier on March 1st, a seat that is worth $120.
888Poker will also have celebrity bounties that players can earn some extra cash through eliminating. 888 ambassadors Brendan Fevola (bfevola25) and Jeff Fenech (fenech888) will be taking part in the tournament and, for the fortunate player who eliminates them from the event, that player will receive a $50 bounty prize. While these prizes are great for the players, the major point will be in remembering the tragedy that occurred in Australia and raising funds for those families that have been affected. Jennifer Huxley, the spokesman for 888Poker, stated,
“888Poker is deeply saddened by the tragic events that have occurred and we hope this tournament will help in a small way those that have been affected.”
The fires, now under control after ravaging the bush areas of the state of Victoria since February 7th, have had a devastating impact on the Australian people as well as their resources. The wildfires, fanned by high winds and dry conditions, have blackened more than 1,500 square miles (3,900 square kilometers) and destroyed more than 1,800 homes. Most importantly, 201 people have perished from the fires, with the latest person killed a firefighter who was working to extinguish the blaze around the Yarra Ranges National Park, a region hit hard by the fires, on Tuesday. Brendan Solaluk, 39, is facing one count of deadly arson and one of lighting a wildfire in connection to one of hundreds of blazes that swept southern Victoria state around Geelong.
While American poker players cannot participate in the offerings of 888Poker, it is an opportunity for the game to once again show its philanthropic side. For more details on the tournament and to participate in The Bushfire Relief Charity Tournament, visit 888Poker to learn more. (Credit: Poker News Daily)
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
888.com Hosts Charity Poker Tournament for Australia Wildfire Victims - Gambling911 - 17th February 2009
Gambling911.com applauds 888.com for its efforts in trying to raise money for those affected by the wildfires in Australia last week. Our friend, The Media Man, has advised that 888.com will be hosting an online poker tournament to help Australia wildfire victims. The publicly traded online gambling firm has been making some serious inroads into Australia over the last year.
Sadly, the wildfire death toll heading into Wednesday (Australia time) had reached 200.
A judge launched an inquiry into the deadly Australian wildfires on Tuesday as authorities announced they would find ways to make the region safer before the next season of inevitable blazes.
Media Man, Greg Tingle, questioned why one individual had been fined by environmentalists for clearing trees and brush away from his property prior to the fires.
"He was the only survivor in his neighborhood," said Tingle.
The nightmarish blazes tore across Victoria with 400 fires destroying more than 1,800 homes and scorching about 1,500 square miles (3,900 square kilometers) of farms, forests and towns.
Police suspect at least two of the fires were deliberately set, and have charged one man with arson causing death and lighting a wildfire. Brendan Sokaluk, 39, faces a maximum sentence of 25 years on the first charge and 15 years on the second. He was being held in protective custody to prevent revenge attacks against him.
A class-action lawsuit was filed against electricity supplier SP AusNet, alleging that defective power lines caused losses and damage in connection with one of the fires. SP AusNet, which is 51 percent owned by the Singapore Power Group, said it would "vigorously defend" the claim.
As for the online poker tournament, details appear below:
Due to the tragic events caused by the bushfires in the Victoria region,
888 will be hosting the "Bushfire Relief Charity Tournament" to help
families in need. The No-Limit Texas Hold'em tournament will take place
on Sunday, February 22nd at 8:30pm AEDT. The buy-in for this tournament
will be $30 and all buy-ins (and re-buys) will be donated to the relief
efforts. Entrants to this special tournament will be playing for great
prizes donated by 888;
1st place: $500 US
2nd place: $300 US
3rd place: $200 US
4th-10th place: Free entry into the 888 NZ Poker Champs Sunday Qualifier
on March 1 ($120 Value)
As well as these great prizes, if you knock out 888 ambassadors Brendan Fevola (bfevola25) or Jeff Fenech (fenech888) you will receive an $50 bounty prize (credited next day).
We hope you take this opportunity to Enjoy The Game while helping your fellow Australian families during this difficult time. Thank you for your support.
What: Tournament- "Bushfire Relief Charity Tournament"
Buy-in: $30 with optional $30 rebuys (all going to charity)
When: February 22nd @ 8:30pm AEDT
Charity: The Variety and Shane Warne Foundation Bushfire Relief Fund
Where: 888Poker
To download and join 888Poker please click on the link below:
DOWNLOAD HERE
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Sadly, the wildfire death toll heading into Wednesday (Australia time) had reached 200.
A judge launched an inquiry into the deadly Australian wildfires on Tuesday as authorities announced they would find ways to make the region safer before the next season of inevitable blazes.
Media Man, Greg Tingle, questioned why one individual had been fined by environmentalists for clearing trees and brush away from his property prior to the fires.
"He was the only survivor in his neighborhood," said Tingle.
The nightmarish blazes tore across Victoria with 400 fires destroying more than 1,800 homes and scorching about 1,500 square miles (3,900 square kilometers) of farms, forests and towns.
Police suspect at least two of the fires were deliberately set, and have charged one man with arson causing death and lighting a wildfire. Brendan Sokaluk, 39, faces a maximum sentence of 25 years on the first charge and 15 years on the second. He was being held in protective custody to prevent revenge attacks against him.
A class-action lawsuit was filed against electricity supplier SP AusNet, alleging that defective power lines caused losses and damage in connection with one of the fires. SP AusNet, which is 51 percent owned by the Singapore Power Group, said it would "vigorously defend" the claim.
As for the online poker tournament, details appear below:
Due to the tragic events caused by the bushfires in the Victoria region,
888 will be hosting the "Bushfire Relief Charity Tournament" to help
families in need. The No-Limit Texas Hold'em tournament will take place
on Sunday, February 22nd at 8:30pm AEDT. The buy-in for this tournament
will be $30 and all buy-ins (and re-buys) will be donated to the relief
efforts. Entrants to this special tournament will be playing for great
prizes donated by 888;
1st place: $500 US
2nd place: $300 US
3rd place: $200 US
4th-10th place: Free entry into the 888 NZ Poker Champs Sunday Qualifier
on March 1 ($120 Value)
As well as these great prizes, if you knock out 888 ambassadors Brendan Fevola (bfevola25) or Jeff Fenech (fenech888) you will receive an $50 bounty prize (credited next day).
We hope you take this opportunity to Enjoy The Game while helping your fellow Australian families during this difficult time. Thank you for your support.
What: Tournament- "Bushfire Relief Charity Tournament"
Buy-in: $30 with optional $30 rebuys (all going to charity)
When: February 22nd @ 8:30pm AEDT
Charity: The Variety and Shane Warne Foundation Bushfire Relief Fund
Where: 888Poker
To download and join 888Poker please click on the link below:
DOWNLOAD HERE
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
888Poker Presents The "Bushfire Relief Charity Tournament
Due to the tragic events caused by the bushfires in the Victoria region,
888 will be hosting the "Bushfire Relief Charity Tournament" to help
families in need. The No-Limit Texas Hold'em tournament will take place
on Sunday, February 22nd at 8:30pm AEDT. The buy-in for this tournament
will be $30 and all buy-ins (and re-buys) will be donated to the relief
efforts. Entrants to this special tournament will be playing for great
prizes donated by 888;
1st place: $500 US
2nd place: $300 US
3rd place: $200 US
4th-10th place: Free entry into the 888 NZ Poker Champs Sunday Qualifier
on March 1 ($120 Value)
As well as these great prizes, if you knock out 888 ambassadors Brendan
Fevola (bfevola25) or Jeff Fenech (fenech888) you will receive an $50
bounty prize (credited next day).
We hope you take this opportunity to Enjoy The Game while helping your
fellow Australian families during this difficult time. Thank you for
your support.
What: Tournament- "Bushfire Relief Charity Tournament"
Buy-in: $30 with optional $30 rebuys (all going to charity)
When: February 22nd @ 8:30pm AEDT
Charity: The Variety and Shane Warne Foundation Bushfire Relief Fund
Where: 888Poker
To download and join 888Poker please click on the link below:
Download Here
We hope you take this opportunity to "Enjoy The Game" while helping your
fellow Australian families during this difficult time. Thank you for
your support.
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888 will be hosting the "Bushfire Relief Charity Tournament" to help
families in need. The No-Limit Texas Hold'em tournament will take place
on Sunday, February 22nd at 8:30pm AEDT. The buy-in for this tournament
will be $30 and all buy-ins (and re-buys) will be donated to the relief
efforts. Entrants to this special tournament will be playing for great
prizes donated by 888;
1st place: $500 US
2nd place: $300 US
3rd place: $200 US
4th-10th place: Free entry into the 888 NZ Poker Champs Sunday Qualifier
on March 1 ($120 Value)
As well as these great prizes, if you knock out 888 ambassadors Brendan
Fevola (bfevola25) or Jeff Fenech (fenech888) you will receive an $50
bounty prize (credited next day).
We hope you take this opportunity to Enjoy The Game while helping your
fellow Australian families during this difficult time. Thank you for
your support.
What: Tournament- "Bushfire Relief Charity Tournament"
Buy-in: $30 with optional $30 rebuys (all going to charity)
When: February 22nd @ 8:30pm AEDT
Charity: The Variety and Shane Warne Foundation Bushfire Relief Fund
Where: 888Poker
To download and join 888Poker please click on the link below:
Download Here
We hope you take this opportunity to "Enjoy The Game" while helping your
fellow Australian families during this difficult time. Thank you for
your support.
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Profile: Trading World International
Mission Statement
Trading World International works through uplifting travel adventures and purchasing programs, developing skills to hundreds of artisans in developing countries to cultivate profitable endeavors that enrich lives, communities, and the world at large.
About Us
After more than fourteen years in Business we continue to foster social awareness about global interactions within Africa and more recently Indonesia. Founder and Professional World Traveler and Educator Peter Evans, along with his team, works with Artisans and communities to maintain the principle of fair compensation for fair value; efforts that have successfully created opportunities in the global market that otherwise would not exist. Our primary goal is to create opportunities for individuals and organizations from around the world to be involved in the uplifting of third world communities.
Trading World International leads unique expeditions, that are individually tailored Safaris to allow participants to come face to face with life changing experiences in the culture and beauty of its surroundings. The fabric of our business allows interaction and belonging in a world of enlightenment and joy for both giver and receiver.
Over the years in the Limpopo school district we have helped to add classrooms to schools and connect water to communities affecting over 3000 lives directly.
We wholesale thousands of unique contemporary handmade pieces of art, reminiscent of the craft traditions from South Africa, East, West and North Africa, and have recently starting working in Indonesia exporting 100s of unique items.
(Credit: Trading World International)
Trading World International works through uplifting travel adventures and purchasing programs, developing skills to hundreds of artisans in developing countries to cultivate profitable endeavors that enrich lives, communities, and the world at large.
About Us
After more than fourteen years in Business we continue to foster social awareness about global interactions within Africa and more recently Indonesia. Founder and Professional World Traveler and Educator Peter Evans, along with his team, works with Artisans and communities to maintain the principle of fair compensation for fair value; efforts that have successfully created opportunities in the global market that otherwise would not exist. Our primary goal is to create opportunities for individuals and organizations from around the world to be involved in the uplifting of third world communities.
Trading World International leads unique expeditions, that are individually tailored Safaris to allow participants to come face to face with life changing experiences in the culture and beauty of its surroundings. The fabric of our business allows interaction and belonging in a world of enlightenment and joy for both giver and receiver.
Over the years in the Limpopo school district we have helped to add classrooms to schools and connect water to communities affecting over 3000 lives directly.
We wholesale thousands of unique contemporary handmade pieces of art, reminiscent of the craft traditions from South Africa, East, West and North Africa, and have recently starting working in Indonesia exporting 100s of unique items.
(Credit: Trading World International)
Top of the paps, by Rob Bates - The Wentworth Courier
The mostly fabulous career of Bondi snapper Peter Carrette, by Rob Bates - The Wentworth Courier - 11th February 2009
It was October 1983, just hours before the US-led invasion of Grenada, and while all the other war correspondents were waiting patiently at the Barbados press centre, Bondi photographer Peter Carrette was sneaking into the incursion zone under the cover of darkness.
“I chartered a boat from a drug smuggler called Wadee for five grand, and went in overnight,” Carrette said. “They were about to bomb the shit out of it but I was too stupid to be scared, plus I was stoned out of my tree.”
When the bombardment subsided and marines poured out of the landing craft, the first thing they saw on the beach was Carrette and his camera. “It still makes me laugh, remembering the looks on their faces,” he said.
To say that Peter Carrette has led a life less ordinary is something of an understatement.
Covering everything from runway shows in Paris to the war in Nicaragua, and working with everyone from The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton to Bette Davis and the Dalai Lama, Carrette said his early life in London had yielded no hints of the adventures to come.
“I was a working-class slum kid; I wasn’t from the right family and I wasn’t really going anywhere,” he said. “I’d been taking pictures since I was 12 but I couldn’t believe that people actually got paid for that, and certainly not people like me.”
Starting out as a copy boy for Sir Frank Packer, Carrette soon earned the old man’s affection and was offered a job taking pictures for a rock’n’roll magazine in Australia. From there he realised there was more money in shooting rock stars such as Normie Rowe and Johnny O’Keefe, and there was no looking back.
“I had long hair, so I fitted in nicely with all the sex, drugs and rock’n’roll, I did indeed,” Carrette said.
After a two-year stint in Paris shooting Vogue covers, Carrette moved to Manhattan where he spent six years chasing stories around the world.
“One week they’d say, ‘Right, Prince Andrew’s off with a porno star in the Caribbean. Can you go there for a week?’ and I’d say, ‘Yeah, I reckon I can,” Carrette said, laughing. “Then the next week I’d be getting shot at in Nicaragua or El Salvador.”
On one such assignment, Carrette was to accompany his good friend and UN goodwill ambassador, Jack Thompson, to repatriate 40 Cambodian orphans from a refugee camp in Thailand to a new orphanage in Cambodia. Little did he know the weeklong trip by bus and train would change his life forever.
“The kids just adopted us; you’d wake up on the train and this innocent little thing would be cuddled up to you,” he said.
“They didn’t understand possessions and had nothing of their own. You’d give them a balloon, they’d play with it for a bit and at the next railway station they’d give it away.”
From that point on, Carrette decided he would help the kids as much as he could, and has returned three or four times every year since.
To this day, whenever Carrette is booked for an exclusive shoot, he asks for payment to go directly to the orphanage.
Pictures of Noelene Hogan’s wedding earned the orphanage $25,000 from New Idea, while Michael Caton’s wedding earned $30,000.
After 17 years and hundreds of thousands in donations from Carrette and his celebrity friends, what began as one orphanage housing 40 children has grown into 75 separate facilities helping 3000 kids, with four of the original children helping to run the organisation.
When he’s not visiting his adopted family or shooting for other humanitarian organisations, Carrette, now 71, manages his celebrity photographic agency, Icon Images, from an apartment overlooking Bondi beach.
He said he resented other paparazzi who “deliberately upset people” for better pictures, calling them “bandits with cameras”.
However, he admitted to one “unfortunate incident” in 2006. Responding to what he said was repeated “bad manners” and “abuse” directed at a number of his staff, Carrette and another photographer sprayed Heath Ledger with water pistols at the Sydney premiere of Brokeback Mountain.
“He had spat at two of my photographers, kicked a car door and chased another down the road, so we decided to teach him a lesson,” he said.
“I didn’t think it would cause as much fuss as it did but it was just unacceptable behaviour and I wanted to make a statement.”
Carrette said he treated celebrities with respect. “We don’t want nasty pictures, we don’t want to upset anyone, and the ones that know me know that. I’ve grown up with a lot of these people and some have even made donations to the orphanage.” (Credit: Wentworth Courier)
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It was October 1983, just hours before the US-led invasion of Grenada, and while all the other war correspondents were waiting patiently at the Barbados press centre, Bondi photographer Peter Carrette was sneaking into the incursion zone under the cover of darkness.
“I chartered a boat from a drug smuggler called Wadee for five grand, and went in overnight,” Carrette said. “They were about to bomb the shit out of it but I was too stupid to be scared, plus I was stoned out of my tree.”
When the bombardment subsided and marines poured out of the landing craft, the first thing they saw on the beach was Carrette and his camera. “It still makes me laugh, remembering the looks on their faces,” he said.
To say that Peter Carrette has led a life less ordinary is something of an understatement.
Covering everything from runway shows in Paris to the war in Nicaragua, and working with everyone from The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton to Bette Davis and the Dalai Lama, Carrette said his early life in London had yielded no hints of the adventures to come.
“I was a working-class slum kid; I wasn’t from the right family and I wasn’t really going anywhere,” he said. “I’d been taking pictures since I was 12 but I couldn’t believe that people actually got paid for that, and certainly not people like me.”
Starting out as a copy boy for Sir Frank Packer, Carrette soon earned the old man’s affection and was offered a job taking pictures for a rock’n’roll magazine in Australia. From there he realised there was more money in shooting rock stars such as Normie Rowe and Johnny O’Keefe, and there was no looking back.
“I had long hair, so I fitted in nicely with all the sex, drugs and rock’n’roll, I did indeed,” Carrette said.
After a two-year stint in Paris shooting Vogue covers, Carrette moved to Manhattan where he spent six years chasing stories around the world.
“One week they’d say, ‘Right, Prince Andrew’s off with a porno star in the Caribbean. Can you go there for a week?’ and I’d say, ‘Yeah, I reckon I can,” Carrette said, laughing. “Then the next week I’d be getting shot at in Nicaragua or El Salvador.”
On one such assignment, Carrette was to accompany his good friend and UN goodwill ambassador, Jack Thompson, to repatriate 40 Cambodian orphans from a refugee camp in Thailand to a new orphanage in Cambodia. Little did he know the weeklong trip by bus and train would change his life forever.
“The kids just adopted us; you’d wake up on the train and this innocent little thing would be cuddled up to you,” he said.
“They didn’t understand possessions and had nothing of their own. You’d give them a balloon, they’d play with it for a bit and at the next railway station they’d give it away.”
From that point on, Carrette decided he would help the kids as much as he could, and has returned three or four times every year since.
To this day, whenever Carrette is booked for an exclusive shoot, he asks for payment to go directly to the orphanage.
Pictures of Noelene Hogan’s wedding earned the orphanage $25,000 from New Idea, while Michael Caton’s wedding earned $30,000.
After 17 years and hundreds of thousands in donations from Carrette and his celebrity friends, what began as one orphanage housing 40 children has grown into 75 separate facilities helping 3000 kids, with four of the original children helping to run the organisation.
When he’s not visiting his adopted family or shooting for other humanitarian organisations, Carrette, now 71, manages his celebrity photographic agency, Icon Images, from an apartment overlooking Bondi beach.
He said he resented other paparazzi who “deliberately upset people” for better pictures, calling them “bandits with cameras”.
However, he admitted to one “unfortunate incident” in 2006. Responding to what he said was repeated “bad manners” and “abuse” directed at a number of his staff, Carrette and another photographer sprayed Heath Ledger with water pistols at the Sydney premiere of Brokeback Mountain.
“He had spat at two of my photographers, kicked a car door and chased another down the road, so we decided to teach him a lesson,” he said.
“I didn’t think it would cause as much fuss as it did but it was just unacceptable behaviour and I wanted to make a statement.”
Carrette said he treated celebrities with respect. “We don’t want nasty pictures, we don’t want to upset anyone, and the ones that know me know that. I’ve grown up with a lot of these people and some have even made donations to the orphanage.” (Credit: Wentworth Courier)
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Australia's Hollywood stars dig deep for fire relief
16th February 2009
MELBOURNE (AFP) — Australian actor Nicole Kidman and her husband, country singer Keith Urban, have donated 500,000 Australian dollars (327,000 US) to victims of the bushfires which killed 181 people.
Australian Hollywood stars and sports legends joined forces late Thursday to help raise funds through a telethon which generated pledges of more than 20 million dollars for the fire relief effort, the Nine television network said.
"Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban led the way, personally donating 500,000 dollars to the Red Cross via the 'Australia Unites' telethon," it said on its website.
"The Aussie supercouple were joined by other Hollywood stars Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman, Naomi Watts, Rachel Griffiths and Simon Baker who sent recorded messages of support from the US."
Actor Anthony LaPaglia and his wife Gia Carides donated 50,000 dollars, it said, while Canadian singer Michael Buble also gave 50,000 dollars.
More than 5,000 people were made homeless and almost 2,000 homes were destroyed when the worst fires in the country's history tore through towns in southeastern Victoria state this week.
A Red Cross spokeswoman said almost 66 million dollars had been raised for the relief fund through public donations, but "many millions more" had been pledged through the telethon and corporate and government donations.
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MELBOURNE (AFP) — Australian actor Nicole Kidman and her husband, country singer Keith Urban, have donated 500,000 Australian dollars (327,000 US) to victims of the bushfires which killed 181 people.
Australian Hollywood stars and sports legends joined forces late Thursday to help raise funds through a telethon which generated pledges of more than 20 million dollars for the fire relief effort, the Nine television network said.
"Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban led the way, personally donating 500,000 dollars to the Red Cross via the 'Australia Unites' telethon," it said on its website.
"The Aussie supercouple were joined by other Hollywood stars Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman, Naomi Watts, Rachel Griffiths and Simon Baker who sent recorded messages of support from the US."
Actor Anthony LaPaglia and his wife Gia Carides donated 50,000 dollars, it said, while Canadian singer Michael Buble also gave 50,000 dollars.
More than 5,000 people were made homeless and almost 2,000 homes were destroyed when the worst fires in the country's history tore through towns in southeastern Victoria state this week.
A Red Cross spokeswoman said almost 66 million dollars had been raised for the relief fund through public donations, but "many millions more" had been pledged through the telethon and corporate and government donations.
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Australia Unites and gives $21 million - The Australian - 13th February 2009
Last night’s telethon on Channel Nine raised $21 million for victims of the Victorian bushfires.
The marathon five-hour live event was watched by an average audience of 1.2 million people, giving Nine a win in the ratings for Thursday night and a share of 31.7 per cent.
The Red Cross Bushfire Appeal is now up to $77 million.
Nine Network CEO David Gyngell released a statement last night: “We are overwhelmed by the generosity of all Australians and hope the donations made tonight help to alleviate some of the hardship ahead for those affected.
“I would also like to thank everyone involved in the production tonight who has done an outstanding job in making this event happen.”
The telethon was criticised anonymously by rival networks who said it was a cynical attempt to get higher ratings by abandoning regular programming on a weak night.
Nine made the most of the huge audience, showcasing its news and current affairs talent and screening commercials for its shows.
Hosted by Eddie McGuire from Channel Nine’s Melbourne studios, the telethon included live crosses to Today co-hosts Lisa Wilkinson and Karl Stefanovic at a Whittlesea refuge surrounded by survivors of the fires.
All donations received go to the 2009 Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund. The appeal will continue with the aim to relieve the suffering and heartache of those affected and donations can be made by going on-line at http://www.redcross.org.au, calling the toll free number 1800 811 700, or donating via the Commonwealth Bank. (Credit: The Australian)
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The marathon five-hour live event was watched by an average audience of 1.2 million people, giving Nine a win in the ratings for Thursday night and a share of 31.7 per cent.
The Red Cross Bushfire Appeal is now up to $77 million.
Nine Network CEO David Gyngell released a statement last night: “We are overwhelmed by the generosity of all Australians and hope the donations made tonight help to alleviate some of the hardship ahead for those affected.
“I would also like to thank everyone involved in the production tonight who has done an outstanding job in making this event happen.”
The telethon was criticised anonymously by rival networks who said it was a cynical attempt to get higher ratings by abandoning regular programming on a weak night.
Nine made the most of the huge audience, showcasing its news and current affairs talent and screening commercials for its shows.
Hosted by Eddie McGuire from Channel Nine’s Melbourne studios, the telethon included live crosses to Today co-hosts Lisa Wilkinson and Karl Stefanovic at a Whittlesea refuge surrounded by survivors of the fires.
All donations received go to the 2009 Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund. The appeal will continue with the aim to relieve the suffering and heartache of those affected and donations can be made by going on-line at http://www.redcross.org.au, calling the toll free number 1800 811 700, or donating via the Commonwealth Bank. (Credit: The Australian)
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Corporate Australia raises millions for bushfire victims - Fairfax - 10th February 2009
HOW TO DONATE - The 2009 Victoria Bushfire Appeal Fund through the Red Cross.
Go to redcross.org.au or The Salvation Army appeal for families: salvationarmy.org.au
Unless otherwise noted, donations are made to the 2009 Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund, managed by the Red Cross.
Corporate Australia has responded to Victoria's bushfire crisis with pledges of millions of dollars.
TABCORP: $2 million
WOOLWORTHS: $1 million
ANZ: $1 million (pledged Sunday)
COMMONWEALTH BANK: $1m (pledged Sunday), plus $100 for every run scored and $5000 for each six during Tuesday's one-day international between Australia and New Zealand in Adelaide.
NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK: $1m (pledged Sunday)
WESTPAC: $1 million
BENDIGO and ADELAIDE BANK: Launched an appeal on Sunday with an initial $100,000. Said donations had already reached $1m.
SUNCORP: $500,000
WESTFIELD: $1 million
AMP: $1 million, and will also match staff donations up to a further $250,000.
NEWS LIMITED: $1 million
WA GOVERNMENT: $1m, plus personnel.
FOSTERS: $750,000
SANTOS: $500,000
MYER: Will match customer contributions up to $500,000.
WESFARMERS: $500,000
WESFARMERS INSURANCE: $50,000
COLES: Will donate this Friday's profits from its 750 stores nationwide.
BUNNINGS: Stores throughout Victoria will donate proceeds from their daily sausage sizzle.
KMART: $100,000 to the Salvation Army, and $500 Kmart vouchers to Victorians who have lost their homes.
CROWN: $500,000
TELSTRA: $500,000, and will match contributions made by employees up to $250,000.
DAVID JONES: $500,000 donation of David Jones gift cards. DJs will also donate the profit earned from all 37 David Jones stores nationally this Thursday, to Red Cross.
ACTU: $250,000
ALH GROUP: $200,000, split between the Salvation Army Disaster Relief Fund, and the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund.
QANTAS: $100,000
CRICKET AUSTRALIA: $100,000
CITY of SYDNEY: $100,000
RABOBANK: $100,000
AXA ASIA PACIFIC: $100,000 to Salvation Army.
QANTAS: $100,000
CGU: $100,000
MERCEDES-BENZ: $100,000, plus $1000 personally from each member of the board of management, taking the total contribution to $107,000.
FOOTBALL FEDERATION AUSTRALIA: $100,000. Will provide replacement soccer equipment to Victorian schools and junior clubs affected by the disaster. Will also offer families and firefighters and other emergency services workers free tickets to the A-League semi-final.
AFL: It has rescheduled Friday night's pre-season Cup encounter between the Western Bulldogs and Essendon from Darwin to Melbourne to help the fund-raising effort. Tickets proceeds to the appeal.
FAIRFAX: $100,000.
SA CRICKET ASSOCIATION: $25,000
MALTHOUSE THEATRE: $11,872.38 to the Salvation Army, representing the box-office takings for Saturday's performance of the play Woyzeck.
Under the auspices of The Myer Bushfire Appeal this will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Myer.
CANNINGVALE AUSTRALIA: Has pledged to donate towels to all the households lost to the Victorian fires.
GREYHOUND AUSTRALIA: offering a free freight service to help charities assisting with the Victorian fire tragedy relief efforts. Anyone who wants to donate to fire victims can send one parcel weighing 20 kilograms free from any Greyhound depot to Melbourne.
VICTORIAN TAXI ASSOCIATION: Will pay taxi fares for the next two weeks, for people in affected areas, for travel to and from their property to the nearest major town (including school trips) who have: - Lost their house or their house has been severely damaged.
- Lost immediate family or have family member hospitalised.
- Lost their only family vehicle.
Go to redcross.org.au or The Salvation Army appeal for families: salvationarmy.org.au
Unless otherwise noted, donations are made to the 2009 Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund, managed by the Red Cross.
Corporate Australia has responded to Victoria's bushfire crisis with pledges of millions of dollars.
TABCORP: $2 million
WOOLWORTHS: $1 million
ANZ: $1 million (pledged Sunday)
COMMONWEALTH BANK: $1m (pledged Sunday), plus $100 for every run scored and $5000 for each six during Tuesday's one-day international between Australia and New Zealand in Adelaide.
NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK: $1m (pledged Sunday)
WESTPAC: $1 million
BENDIGO and ADELAIDE BANK: Launched an appeal on Sunday with an initial $100,000. Said donations had already reached $1m.
SUNCORP: $500,000
WESTFIELD: $1 million
AMP: $1 million, and will also match staff donations up to a further $250,000.
NEWS LIMITED: $1 million
WA GOVERNMENT: $1m, plus personnel.
FOSTERS: $750,000
SANTOS: $500,000
MYER: Will match customer contributions up to $500,000.
WESFARMERS: $500,000
WESFARMERS INSURANCE: $50,000
COLES: Will donate this Friday's profits from its 750 stores nationwide.
BUNNINGS: Stores throughout Victoria will donate proceeds from their daily sausage sizzle.
KMART: $100,000 to the Salvation Army, and $500 Kmart vouchers to Victorians who have lost their homes.
CROWN: $500,000
TELSTRA: $500,000, and will match contributions made by employees up to $250,000.
DAVID JONES: $500,000 donation of David Jones gift cards. DJs will also donate the profit earned from all 37 David Jones stores nationally this Thursday, to Red Cross.
ACTU: $250,000
ALH GROUP: $200,000, split between the Salvation Army Disaster Relief Fund, and the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund.
QANTAS: $100,000
CRICKET AUSTRALIA: $100,000
CITY of SYDNEY: $100,000
RABOBANK: $100,000
AXA ASIA PACIFIC: $100,000 to Salvation Army.
QANTAS: $100,000
CGU: $100,000
MERCEDES-BENZ: $100,000, plus $1000 personally from each member of the board of management, taking the total contribution to $107,000.
FOOTBALL FEDERATION AUSTRALIA: $100,000. Will provide replacement soccer equipment to Victorian schools and junior clubs affected by the disaster. Will also offer families and firefighters and other emergency services workers free tickets to the A-League semi-final.
AFL: It has rescheduled Friday night's pre-season Cup encounter between the Western Bulldogs and Essendon from Darwin to Melbourne to help the fund-raising effort. Tickets proceeds to the appeal.
FAIRFAX: $100,000.
SA CRICKET ASSOCIATION: $25,000
MALTHOUSE THEATRE: $11,872.38 to the Salvation Army, representing the box-office takings for Saturday's performance of the play Woyzeck.
Under the auspices of The Myer Bushfire Appeal this will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Myer.
CANNINGVALE AUSTRALIA: Has pledged to donate towels to all the households lost to the Victorian fires.
GREYHOUND AUSTRALIA: offering a free freight service to help charities assisting with the Victorian fire tragedy relief efforts. Anyone who wants to donate to fire victims can send one parcel weighing 20 kilograms free from any Greyhound depot to Melbourne.
VICTORIAN TAXI ASSOCIATION: Will pay taxi fares for the next two weeks, for people in affected areas, for travel to and from their property to the nearest major town (including school trips) who have: - Lost their house or their house has been severely damaged.
- Lost immediate family or have family member hospitalised.
- Lost their only family vehicle.
Rival networks’ sour grapes over Nine’s $20.5m telethon, by Tim Brunero with AAP - 13th February 2009
Australians have pledged more than $20 million for the Red Cross Bushfire appeal during the Nine Network's Telethon, bringing the total raised to more than $77 million. But the event was not without controversy.
The good vibes of the night were soured after sources at rival networks accused Nine of only holding the event on Thursday because of their weak line up – which usually includes The Celebrity Singing Bee and Adults Only 20 to 01.
A host of celebrities appeared on the show to raise money for fire-ravaged communities, either in person or in video messages. Big names included Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Mel Gibson, Russell Crowe, Miranda Kerr and Megan Gale.
Pirates of the Caribbean star Orlando Bloom even manned the phones amongst home-grown faces like Rove McManus, Dave Hughes, Adam Hills and Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickson.
The network says the Australia Unites telethon, hosted by Eddie McGuire, raised $21,502,485 in the special which also featured Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Premier John Brumby.
Singers John Williamson, Shannon Noll and rockers The Living End performed at the event.
The weekend fires have killed at least 181 people and destroyed more than a thousand homes.
Donations can be made by phoning 1800 811 700 or www.redcross.org.au.
The good vibes of the night were soured after sources at rival networks accused Nine of only holding the event on Thursday because of their weak line up – which usually includes The Celebrity Singing Bee and Adults Only 20 to 01.
A host of celebrities appeared on the show to raise money for fire-ravaged communities, either in person or in video messages. Big names included Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Mel Gibson, Russell Crowe, Miranda Kerr and Megan Gale.
Pirates of the Caribbean star Orlando Bloom even manned the phones amongst home-grown faces like Rove McManus, Dave Hughes, Adam Hills and Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickson.
The network says the Australia Unites telethon, hosted by Eddie McGuire, raised $21,502,485 in the special which also featured Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Premier John Brumby.
Singers John Williamson, Shannon Noll and rockers The Living End performed at the event.
The weekend fires have killed at least 181 people and destroyed more than a thousand homes.
Donations can be made by phoning 1800 811 700 or www.redcross.org.au.
Friday, February 13, 2009
The Shane Warne Foundation - Variety And TSWF Bushfire Relief Fund
Dear Friend,
In response to the Bushfire crisis Variety, the children’s charity and The Shane Warne Foundation have teamed up to raise funds for the children affected by the Victorian bushfires. The Shane Warne Foundation kicked off the fund yesterday with a $100,000 donation.
As both organisations are focused on improving the lives of children, the funds will be welcomed by the large numbers who have been affected by this devastation.
After our discussions with authorities, it is essential that children who have been affected by the fires are able to re-establish their routines as quickly as possible”.
As one example, we are in consultation with principals from the schools who are working with the Victorian Education Department as to their response to the crisis… they are assessing which schools will be taking on extra students, which schools will be able to reopen and how best to cover all of the children's needs?”
We are asking that you please support the fund through making a donation on our website www.tswf.com.au or the Variety website www.varietyvic.org.au. Also those who are aware of children who have lost their specialised mobility, communication and other equipment as a result of the fires are encouraged to immediately register these details with Variety, the children’s charity by going to the Variety Victoria website www.varietyvic.org.au
Over the coming months, Variety and TSWF will be looking at other ways that they are able to lift the spirits of the many children affected by this devastation and make a direct difference.
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In response to the Bushfire crisis Variety, the children’s charity and The Shane Warne Foundation have teamed up to raise funds for the children affected by the Victorian bushfires. The Shane Warne Foundation kicked off the fund yesterday with a $100,000 donation.
As both organisations are focused on improving the lives of children, the funds will be welcomed by the large numbers who have been affected by this devastation.
After our discussions with authorities, it is essential that children who have been affected by the fires are able to re-establish their routines as quickly as possible”.
As one example, we are in consultation with principals from the schools who are working with the Victorian Education Department as to their response to the crisis… they are assessing which schools will be taking on extra students, which schools will be able to reopen and how best to cover all of the children's needs?”
We are asking that you please support the fund through making a donation on our website www.tswf.com.au or the Variety website www.varietyvic.org.au. Also those who are aware of children who have lost their specialised mobility, communication and other equipment as a result of the fires are encouraged to immediately register these details with Variety, the children’s charity by going to the Variety Victoria website www.varietyvic.org.au
Over the coming months, Variety and TSWF will be looking at other ways that they are able to lift the spirits of the many children affected by this devastation and make a direct difference.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Victoria's bushfires
Public congratulations to all that are assisting with the Victoria bushfires situation, reported to be the worst bushfires in Australia's history.
Australian media companies have overall being doing an impressive job in covering the disaster and Network Nine Australia has been very pro active and is organising a telethon fundraiser.
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Monday, January 05, 2009
Pigeons will fly - The Sydney Morning Herald - 5th January 2009
Twelve pigeons named after the Channel Nine commentary team will be raced today from Glenn McGrath Oval in Narromine to the north-west NSW town of Trangie (about 30 kilometres) in support of the McGrath Foundation. The Pink Pigeon race is sponsored by Betfair, who have framed a market listing Scoob (Simon O'Donnell) as the $3.30 favourite. Slats is next at $4.70 while Chappelli is paying $4.90. Big odds for Kenny ($21) and Ritchie ($18.50). Still on odds, McGrath is the firm favourite with Centrebet to be named Australian of the Year ($1.80), ahead of Aboriginal leader Professor Michael Dodson ($3.50). (Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald)
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Stars Set To Play Poker For A Good Cause - Entertainment Tonight - 29th December 2008
A group of celebrities are getting their poker faces ready to compete in a star-studded game for charity.
Brad Garrett, Adam Baldwin, Daniel Baldwin, Judd Nelson, Chris McDonald and others will play in a celeb poker tournament that will benefit the Therapeutic Living Centers For The Blind (TLC) located in Reseda, Calif. The tournament will also benefit the TLC's new children's center.
The competition will take place at Commerce Casino in Commerce, Calif., on January 17. The grand prize for the event includes a seat at the World Poker Tour Celebrity Invitational and $2,500 in cash. The public can buy tickets for the event here.
TLC was founded 30 years ago and provides 'round-the-clock care services for people challenged with both blindness and developmental disabilities. (Credit: Entertainment Tonight)
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Brad Garrett, Adam Baldwin, Daniel Baldwin, Judd Nelson, Chris McDonald and others will play in a celeb poker tournament that will benefit the Therapeutic Living Centers For The Blind (TLC) located in Reseda, Calif. The tournament will also benefit the TLC's new children's center.
The competition will take place at Commerce Casino in Commerce, Calif., on January 17. The grand prize for the event includes a seat at the World Poker Tour Celebrity Invitational and $2,500 in cash. The public can buy tickets for the event here.
TLC was founded 30 years ago and provides 'round-the-clock care services for people challenged with both blindness and developmental disabilities. (Credit: Entertainment Tonight)
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If only the batting were as dazzling as the spectators, by Andrew Stevenson and Eamonn Duff - The Sydney Morning Herald - 4th January 2009
Given the humiliations of Perth and Melbourne, white flags might have been more appropriate but pink - second only in meaning to green among the nation's cricket team - was the colour of the day at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
South Africa's deadly pace attack had pink stumps to aim at and besieged opener Matthew Hayden defended them with his customary pink bat handle.
Yesterday's crowd of 37,901 - subdued by the events of recent weeks, which have confirmed Australia is no longer the gold standard - flaunted pink bandannas and shirts in a show of support for the McGrath Foundation and for families, victims and survivors of breast cancer. Jane McGrath, wife of Test great Glenn, died from the disease in June last year.
"To come to the ground and walk out onto the middle there, to look around and see all that pink was pretty special … pretty amazing," an emotional McGrath said.
It was a day on which local boy Doug Bollinger - whose childlike enthusiasm belies his 27 years - was presented with Test cap No. 405 and then sang the national anthem with it clasped to his chest. It was the first time in a decade Australia had fielded two debutants in a Test, Victorian all-rounder Andrew McDonald sharing the honour.
The new Victor Trumper grandstand, which swallowed the little that remained of the Hill and lifts the SCG's capacity to 46,000, was far from full and the crowd's mood seemed to match the greying skies and reflect recent performances by the team.
As prime minister, John Howard was ever ready to line up beside sporting success. Yesterday he, Kevin Rudd and a small posse of politicians showed their belief in cricket rather than victory as Australia's batsmen dug in, attempting to graft a revival onto what has been such solid root stock.
Many spectators promised to stay true to the cause, regardless of the team's performances.
"For me, it's about travelling to the new year Test and supporting the green and gold, win, lose or draw," said Shea Flanigan, 30.
"We as a cricket nation have had it good for a very long time. If that means going through a period of transition, I for one will still be here next year."
Ben Tye, 30, from Newcastle, agreed: "It's part of Australian culture to come and watch the cricket, so it's disappointing to see that some people have stayed away today. It should be a full house out there but it's not."
Rob Gardner, a South African-born Sydneysider, was among the many Proteas fans wearing a pink bandanna.
"There are a lot of South Africans here today, and nearly all of them have turned out in the pink for Glenn McGrath and his family, which is a wonderful thing to see," said Mr Gardner, 61, who was originally from Cape Town. "Everyone looks great and they should look even better on Ladies' Day."
Sydney might be the home and soul of this Australian team - city of choice for six players, including skipper Ricky Ponting - but only once a year, and then for only five days at best, does the Test cricket caravan roll into town.
When it does, the new year Test provides the faithful with a ritual as important to them as the official observances of Christmas and New Year. Under cover of darkness, members queue for their seats, renewing friendships forged over their common faith in the game.
After 16 years of virtually uninterrupted success, their faith is now to be tested. Was it the spectacle of cricket they loved or the fruits of victory? "Today is about the occasion and the Sydney Test has begun to enjoy a really good following," said NSW Cricket chief executive Dave Gilbert, who was pleased with the crowd but worried it might drop off by day three.
"We've had a golden run but it's coincided with a very successful Australian team.
"As much as we deny it, Australians don't like losing."
On the pitch there was no surrender, despite Australia entering the match 2-0 down with their crown slipping and their world No. 1 ranking officially on the line. But there was also little to cheer, with Hayden's failure to stave off Father Time and Ponting - unable to match his heroics in the Boxing Day Test - out for a first-ball duck.
At stumps, Australia had fought back to be 6-267, thanks to a fighting knock by Michael Clarke, who, cheered on by glamorous fiancee Lara Bingle, will resume this morning on 73, chasing his first Test century on his home ground. The battle to regain lost pride goes on. (Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald)
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South Africa's deadly pace attack had pink stumps to aim at and besieged opener Matthew Hayden defended them with his customary pink bat handle.
Yesterday's crowd of 37,901 - subdued by the events of recent weeks, which have confirmed Australia is no longer the gold standard - flaunted pink bandannas and shirts in a show of support for the McGrath Foundation and for families, victims and survivors of breast cancer. Jane McGrath, wife of Test great Glenn, died from the disease in June last year.
"To come to the ground and walk out onto the middle there, to look around and see all that pink was pretty special … pretty amazing," an emotional McGrath said.
It was a day on which local boy Doug Bollinger - whose childlike enthusiasm belies his 27 years - was presented with Test cap No. 405 and then sang the national anthem with it clasped to his chest. It was the first time in a decade Australia had fielded two debutants in a Test, Victorian all-rounder Andrew McDonald sharing the honour.
The new Victor Trumper grandstand, which swallowed the little that remained of the Hill and lifts the SCG's capacity to 46,000, was far from full and the crowd's mood seemed to match the greying skies and reflect recent performances by the team.
As prime minister, John Howard was ever ready to line up beside sporting success. Yesterday he, Kevin Rudd and a small posse of politicians showed their belief in cricket rather than victory as Australia's batsmen dug in, attempting to graft a revival onto what has been such solid root stock.
Many spectators promised to stay true to the cause, regardless of the team's performances.
"For me, it's about travelling to the new year Test and supporting the green and gold, win, lose or draw," said Shea Flanigan, 30.
"We as a cricket nation have had it good for a very long time. If that means going through a period of transition, I for one will still be here next year."
Ben Tye, 30, from Newcastle, agreed: "It's part of Australian culture to come and watch the cricket, so it's disappointing to see that some people have stayed away today. It should be a full house out there but it's not."
Rob Gardner, a South African-born Sydneysider, was among the many Proteas fans wearing a pink bandanna.
"There are a lot of South Africans here today, and nearly all of them have turned out in the pink for Glenn McGrath and his family, which is a wonderful thing to see," said Mr Gardner, 61, who was originally from Cape Town. "Everyone looks great and they should look even better on Ladies' Day."
Sydney might be the home and soul of this Australian team - city of choice for six players, including skipper Ricky Ponting - but only once a year, and then for only five days at best, does the Test cricket caravan roll into town.
When it does, the new year Test provides the faithful with a ritual as important to them as the official observances of Christmas and New Year. Under cover of darkness, members queue for their seats, renewing friendships forged over their common faith in the game.
After 16 years of virtually uninterrupted success, their faith is now to be tested. Was it the spectacle of cricket they loved or the fruits of victory? "Today is about the occasion and the Sydney Test has begun to enjoy a really good following," said NSW Cricket chief executive Dave Gilbert, who was pleased with the crowd but worried it might drop off by day three.
"We've had a golden run but it's coincided with a very successful Australian team.
"As much as we deny it, Australians don't like losing."
On the pitch there was no surrender, despite Australia entering the match 2-0 down with their crown slipping and their world No. 1 ranking officially on the line. But there was also little to cheer, with Hayden's failure to stave off Father Time and Ponting - unable to match his heroics in the Boxing Day Test - out for a first-ball duck.
At stumps, Australia had fought back to be 6-267, thanks to a fighting knock by Michael Clarke, who, cheered on by glamorous fiancee Lara Bingle, will resume this morning on 73, chasing his first Test century on his home ground. The battle to regain lost pride goes on. (Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald)
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Flock to Pink Pigeon Race, punters urged - 3rd January 2009
Australia has a new race to stop the nation but this time the competitors have wings.
Twelve elite racing pigeons will be flapping it out on Monday in The Great Betfair Pink Pigeon Race launched on Saturday.
The aim is to raise dollars for breast care nurses in rural and regional Australia.
Proceeds will go to the McGrath Foundation - named after Jane McGrath, the late wife of Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath, who died from breast cancer last June.
The inaugural event at Glenn McGrath Oval in Narromine, in NSW's central west, is a 30km race that will finish at the tiny wheat town of Trangie on day three of the Sydney Test between Australia and South Africa - renamed Jane McGrath Day by Cricket Australia.
Punters will be able to place bets on the pigeons named after the Nine Network's cricket commentary team through online betting exchange Betfair.
Betfair spokesman Hugh Taggart said the event was starting in the hometown of the Glenn "Pidge" McGrath.
"We hope the Great Betfair Pigeon Race captures the imagination of the Australian public and becomes an annual event on the Australian sporting calendar for many years to come," Mr Taggart said.
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Twelve elite racing pigeons will be flapping it out on Monday in The Great Betfair Pink Pigeon Race launched on Saturday.
The aim is to raise dollars for breast care nurses in rural and regional Australia.
Proceeds will go to the McGrath Foundation - named after Jane McGrath, the late wife of Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath, who died from breast cancer last June.
The inaugural event at Glenn McGrath Oval in Narromine, in NSW's central west, is a 30km race that will finish at the tiny wheat town of Trangie on day three of the Sydney Test between Australia and South Africa - renamed Jane McGrath Day by Cricket Australia.
Punters will be able to place bets on the pigeons named after the Nine Network's cricket commentary team through online betting exchange Betfair.
Betfair spokesman Hugh Taggart said the event was starting in the hometown of the Glenn "Pidge" McGrath.
"We hope the Great Betfair Pigeon Race captures the imagination of the Australian public and becomes an annual event on the Australian sporting calendar for many years to come," Mr Taggart said.
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Charity work gives magnate Andrew Forrest an edge, by Gavin Lower - The Australian - 31st December 2008
His fortune has taken a hit as the global financial crisis has eaten into Australia's resources boom, but mining magnate Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest still found a multi-million-dollar Christmas present for charity this year.
The head of the Fortescue Metals Group gave 30 million shares in his company, valued at $54 million on a Christmas Eve closing price of $1.80, to selected charities.
Mr Forrest has said he never aspired to amassing great wealth, and he plans to give away most of his fortune before he dies.
"I have a philosophy (about wealth) and that is that it doesn't do much for you," Mr Forrest said earlier this year.
"I know very wealthy people who have survived and become good guys despite their wealth but I also know many others around the world who haven't."
The year saw Mr Forrest, who topped the BRW rich list, determined to do what he could to combat Aboriginal disadvantage, launching a plan to create 50,000 new jobs for Aborigines in just two years.
His Australian Employment Covenant attracted support from business leaders and the federal Government, with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd promising to provide funds for training.
Mr Forrest also spearheaded a push to restrict the sale of takeaway alcohol, scourge of Aboriginal communities across the Kimberley region of Western Australia, through his charity, the Australian Children's Trust.
Mr Forrest is outspoken and passionate about bettering the lives of Aborigines, vowing to use his influence to eradicate chronic Aboriginal unemployment within a generation. On top of that, Mr Forrest celebrated his first shipment of iron ore to China from his Pilbara mines.
Mr Forrest's charity work and business acumen make him a worthy candidate for The Australian's Australian of the Year award.
The winner will be announced on January 24 in The Weekend Australian after final selection by a board of senior editorial staff headed by editor-in-chief Chris Mitchell.
(Credit: The Australian)
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The head of the Fortescue Metals Group gave 30 million shares in his company, valued at $54 million on a Christmas Eve closing price of $1.80, to selected charities.
Mr Forrest has said he never aspired to amassing great wealth, and he plans to give away most of his fortune before he dies.
"I have a philosophy (about wealth) and that is that it doesn't do much for you," Mr Forrest said earlier this year.
"I know very wealthy people who have survived and become good guys despite their wealth but I also know many others around the world who haven't."
The year saw Mr Forrest, who topped the BRW rich list, determined to do what he could to combat Aboriginal disadvantage, launching a plan to create 50,000 new jobs for Aborigines in just two years.
His Australian Employment Covenant attracted support from business leaders and the federal Government, with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd promising to provide funds for training.
Mr Forrest also spearheaded a push to restrict the sale of takeaway alcohol, scourge of Aboriginal communities across the Kimberley region of Western Australia, through his charity, the Australian Children's Trust.
Mr Forrest is outspoken and passionate about bettering the lives of Aborigines, vowing to use his influence to eradicate chronic Aboriginal unemployment within a generation. On top of that, Mr Forrest celebrated his first shipment of iron ore to China from his Pilbara mines.
Mr Forrest's charity work and business acumen make him a worthy candidate for The Australian's Australian of the Year award.
The winner will be announced on January 24 in The Weekend Australian after final selection by a board of senior editorial staff headed by editor-in-chief Chris Mitchell.
(Credit: The Australian)
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Monday, December 22, 2008
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Monday, December 15, 2008
Charities, banks eye child-care centres - 15th December 2008
A group is interested in taking over all of the 241 ABC Learning child-care centres deemed by the receiver to be unviable.
The Community Sector Banking Service, a joint venture between the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank and a consortium of charities and community service agencies, said yesterday that it had had talks with the Federal Government about taking over the centres.
"We have brought together a group of organisations that have an enormous track record in the provision of child care throughout Australia," the executive director of Community Sector Banking, Peter Quarmby told Sky News.
"We've also brought into that some other non-profit organisations that have a great interest in seeing that these child-care centres are maintained in their communities."
Mr Quarmby said the consortium would like the opportunity to look at running all of the centres considered unviable.
"We believe that we have the expertise and the financial models to make this package work. We would always try to take all these businesses to profitability, but because profit isn't the motive in the community sector or non-profit sector, sustainability is prob- ably the thing that we are striving for."
Mr Quarmby said the profits of one centre could be used to support a centre considered unviable at this stage.
"We've been looking at alternative models, so that maybe we may well change the dynamic at some centres. Maybe incorporating the likes of a kindergarten … Maybe looking at utilisation of disability services for young children and having early intervention, which brings another income stream into the centre but also brings new services into that community."
A takeover of the unviable centres may require some government support in the early days, but the consortium's objective would be to limit that as much as possible.
ABC Learning, Australia's largest child-care operator, went into administration and receivership last month, owing more than $1 billion. It had about 1000 centres, of which 241 have been deemed unprofitable.
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The Community Sector Banking Service, a joint venture between the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank and a consortium of charities and community service agencies, said yesterday that it had had talks with the Federal Government about taking over the centres.
"We have brought together a group of organisations that have an enormous track record in the provision of child care throughout Australia," the executive director of Community Sector Banking, Peter Quarmby told Sky News.
"We've also brought into that some other non-profit organisations that have a great interest in seeing that these child-care centres are maintained in their communities."
Mr Quarmby said the consortium would like the opportunity to look at running all of the centres considered unviable.
"We believe that we have the expertise and the financial models to make this package work. We would always try to take all these businesses to profitability, but because profit isn't the motive in the community sector or non-profit sector, sustainability is prob- ably the thing that we are striving for."
Mr Quarmby said the profits of one centre could be used to support a centre considered unviable at this stage.
"We've been looking at alternative models, so that maybe we may well change the dynamic at some centres. Maybe incorporating the likes of a kindergarten … Maybe looking at utilisation of disability services for young children and having early intervention, which brings another income stream into the centre but also brings new services into that community."
A takeover of the unviable centres may require some government support in the early days, but the consortium's objective would be to limit that as much as possible.
ABC Learning, Australia's largest child-care operator, went into administration and receivership last month, owing more than $1 billion. It had about 1000 centres, of which 241 have been deemed unprofitable.
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Saturday, November 22, 2008
I was misunderstood, says furious Harvey, by Paul Bibby - The Sydney Morning Herald - 22nd November 2008
Australian charities have lambasted billionaire Gerry Harvey over his statements in a new book that donating money to charities that help the homeless is wasted, but the retail king says his comments have been misunderstood.
"I'm furious. I haven't suggested that homeless people shouldn't get anything. What I said was that I believed in helping people reach their potential," he told the Herald
"I've done plenty of giving in my time. I've given heaps of money to bloody charity. This caused me a lot of pain. It's bullshit."
Mr Harvey's offices were inundated with calls after the release of a new book, in which he says that giving money to people who "are not putting anything back into the community" is like "helping a whole heap of no-hopers to survive for no good reason".
"You could go out and give a million dollars to a charity tomorrow to help the homeless. You could argue that it is just wasted," Mr Harvey said.
Charities contacted by the Herald said his comments were misguided. "I think Mr Harvey would have a hard time trying to find an organisation that would waste a million dollars in the way he said it might be," Anglicare spokesman James Wackett said.
"Organisations like ours … are about solving problems, not perpetuating them. We've all moved … from simple charity to addressing the causes of poverty."
(Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald)
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"I'm furious. I haven't suggested that homeless people shouldn't get anything. What I said was that I believed in helping people reach their potential," he told the Herald
"I've done plenty of giving in my time. I've given heaps of money to bloody charity. This caused me a lot of pain. It's bullshit."
Mr Harvey's offices were inundated with calls after the release of a new book, in which he says that giving money to people who "are not putting anything back into the community" is like "helping a whole heap of no-hopers to survive for no good reason".
"You could go out and give a million dollars to a charity tomorrow to help the homeless. You could argue that it is just wasted," Mr Harvey said.
Charities contacted by the Herald said his comments were misguided. "I think Mr Harvey would have a hard time trying to find an organisation that would waste a million dollars in the way he said it might be," Anglicare spokesman James Wackett said.
"Organisations like ours … are about solving problems, not perpetuating them. We've all moved … from simple charity to addressing the causes of poverty."
(Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald)
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