BLOGS

Where underpants come from

Where Underpants Come From takes us on a journey to discover the origin of undies. This journey begins when author Joe Bennet purchases a 5-pack of Made in China underpants for $8.59 at his local New Zealand supermarket.

Fishing for a future

These days community development is far more than just teaching a person to fish. In Cambodia it’s locally run fish ponds that are feeding families.

Do your clothes match your ethics?

If you believe that the exploitation of garment workers only takes place in developing countries—think again. In Australia homeworkers are mostly women who make clothes in their houses commonly situated in the outer suburbs of Sydney and Melbourne. They often work up to 18 hours a day, 7 days a week, receiving as little as $3 an hour.

Bankers Battle Robin Hoods in Fremantle

Fremantle Mayor Brad Pettitt recently joined Oxfam supporters to pose in a mock battle between bankers and Robin Hoods in a visit to Federal MP Melissa Parke, to campaign for the Robin Hood Tax.

Sharing the basics

This is the sort of pump which is generally used in rental house areas, including my family’s home. This single pump is used by about 10 different rental houses (20-30 people). Because of the large amount of people using it sometimes the water comes up murky.

Cholera in Haiti – Oxfam working to stem spread

With cases of cholera confirmed in camps for displaced people in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Oxfam redoubles its efforts to halt the epidemic.

Oxfam at Queenscliff Music Festival

This year, for the first time, Oxfam will be present at the Queenscliff Music Festival, as part of our Oxfam Summer project!

The faces of climate change: Henry

Henry has a long history with Clayton, South Australia - he and his wife were the first residents there. Over the past few decades they have watched the town grow up around them, but at the same time they have witnessed the effects as the mouth of the Murray River has gradually dried up.

The devastating impacts of climate change

Oxfam Australia and Climate Action Hobart (CAH) gave a voice to people living in the Pacific Islands through a creative stunt highlighting the devastating impacts of climate change and the need to assist countries in adapting to climate change.

How should journalists report on climate change?

Should journalists treat the reportage of climate science and skepticism with the same unbiased perspective? A recent talk from the Australian Centre for Independent Journalism investigates this idea.