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August 20 40th anniversary of Daffodil Day

Canberra will turn yellow on Thursday, 20 August, as Cancer Council ACT celebrates the 40th anniversary of Daffodil Day, Australia’s most recognised cancer fundraiser and a campaign that has united Canberrans in the fight against cancer. Since the first Daffodil Day in 1986, the daffodil has stood as the national symbol of hope for the…

Over $210,000 has been raised to support research into treatments and cures for children’s genetic conditions

Over $210,000 has been raised to support scientific research into treatments and cures for children’s genetic conditions, thanks to Return and Earn recyclers. Recyclers embraced the Jeans for Genes fundraising campaign, sharing the 10c refund from more than 2 million containers during the six-month campaign. The money raised by recycling eligible drink containers through Return…

Mrs Mangel portrait Auction Raises $19,500 for Dementia Australia

Dementia Australia has today closed an online fundraising auction of the famous Mrs Mangel portrait from the iconic Australian TV series, Neighbours, with a winning bid of $19,500. Proceeds from the auction will go towards Dementia Australia’s support services and programs for people living with dementia, their families and carers. The winning bid of $19,500 came from a…

Batteries Plus Partners With St Jude Children’s Hospital

Batteries Plus is proud to announce a new partnership supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® (St. Jude). The collaboration builds on the initial success of Batteries Plus’ Power with Purpose platform, which debuted in 2025 as the brand’s charitable arm, effectively unifying and amplifying the brand’s philanthropic initiatives executed throughout the year. “Power with Purpose…