Desperate families seeking charity loans for basics Struggling families are resorting to loans for essentials like car registration, charities say, as they call for more donations of unused household items. AAP · Sep 22, 2025
Millions struggle to afford personal hygiene products More than one in eight Australians are not buying personal hygiene products because they cannot afford them, a survey shows. AAP · Aug 4, 2025
Push to recover billions wasted in unsold goods A whopping $4.5 billion worth of unsold goods that could be donated is wasted in Australia, sparking a plea for businesses and shoppers to act. AAP · May 28, 2025
Retail trade springs back after warmer weather A hotter-than-average August and Father's Day sales has led to a spike in retail sales, with more people taking advantage of the outdoors. AAP · Sep 30, 2024
How charities and retailers are working together to address waste Many Australians are feeling the crunch - here is how two waste-prevention charities are working to get more food and household supplies to people who need them The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2023
The bizarre economy of Super Bowl merchandise: What happens to the losing team’s ‘champion’ apparel? Call it the Schrödinger’s Hat paradox. Los Angeles Times · Feb 11, 2022