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How nonprofits pitch in before, during and after disasters strike

Written by Vanessa Crossgrove Fry, Associate Research Faculty/Interim Director, Boise State University

Social Border Grill delivers food as part of World Central Kitchen relief efforts at an Eaton Fire temporary shelter in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 9, 2025.Kirby Lee/Getty Images

Los Angeles is reeling after fires of historic proportions raced through many communities in January 2025, destroying thousands of homes. The Conversation U.S. asked Vanessa...

Should the Optus chief quit? These 5 fixes would do far more to stop another 000 failure
Lisa Maree Williams/Getty ImagesAsked today whether Optus’s chief executive should be considering his future after the …
How IT Services and IT Procurement Drive Business Success in the Digital Age
In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, businesses cannot thrive without strong digital infrastructure. From com…
New research shows Black Summer’s megafires left lasting scars far beyond property damage
Beginning in the second half of 2019, what we now know as the Black Summer fires began devastating eastern Australia. Thousan…
Expressing strong opinions can put your job at risk. Clearer laws would help
Tracey Nearmy/Getty ImagesWithin days of American conservative Charlie Kirk’s assassination, people posting on social m…
1 in 3 Australians in their late 60s are still working, new HILDA survey shows
Jeff Overs/Getty ImagesAustralia has seen a dramatic transformation of retirement over the past 20 years, with more Australia…
Australians are losing more of their income to tax than in decades, new report shows
chinaface/GettyAustralians are now paying the highest average rate of income tax in more than two decades, raising concerns t…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

5 Reasons to Hire a Building Contract Lawyer Before Your Next Construction Project in Melbourne
If you're planning to build, renovate, or develop a property in Melbourne, you might be focusing on finding the right architect, builder, or project manager. But there’s one professional most…

The ANZLF calls for modernisation of 40-year-old Australia-New Zealand trade agreement
In a milestone year marking the 40th anniversary of the Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (CER), the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF) calls for the removal of…
Benefits Of HECM Loans
A reverse mortgage may be an option for seniors aged 62 or older who own their home, are searching for a way to increase their income and/or quality of life…
Does choice overload you? It depends on your personality – take the test
Some personality types find more choices overwhelming. But if you're someone with a strong "assessment orientation", more options won't phase you.www.shutterstock.comWhen you wander down most supermarket aisles are you befuddled…

Australia’s top finance leaders recognised as CFO role expands

Amid surging regulatory demands and rapidly evolving industry, Australia’s most influential Chief Financial Officers will be honoured at the inaug...

Why outdated security leaves small businesses exposed to crime

Small and medium businesses in Australia are under increasing pressure to address security gaps that criminals readily exploit. An unlocked door, an...

Why it’s time telcos rethink location and put customer experience first

Maurice Zicman, Vice President - CX Strategy at TP in Australia unpacks why the telco industry must rethink old assumptions and focus on digital-f...

Manny Shah: Is your business disappearing from Google? You’re not alone

Small business owners across Australia are panicking as their websites vanish from Google’s front pages overnight. According to Manny Shah, cofounde...

MR Roads named Queensland Finalist in the 2025 Telstra Best of Business Awards

MR Roads, co-founded by Daniel Mikus and James Rolph, has been announced as a Queensland finalist in the prestigious 2025 Telstra Best of Business...

AWS research shows strong AI adoption momentum in Australia, with startups outpacing large enterprises in innovation

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, released new research revealing that while artificial intelligence (AI) adoption continues to acce...