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When you support Oxfam, you help create a world without the inequality that fuels poverty. Here’s what that looks like for the communities we work with.
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What’s happening in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon?
On 15 January 2025, a temporary ceasefire was announced, coming into effect on 19 January. Here's the latest update on the situation in Gaza and the wider region.
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A step closer to recognising Indigenous Australians in our constitution
Oxfam Australia CEO Dr Helen Szoke: The passing of the Act of Recognition Bill through the House of Representatives is...
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2013 is a critical year in the struggle for Indigenous health equality
Tens of thousands of Australians are expected to take part in events in support of the Close the Gap campaign,...
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Campaigning against land grabs
As a relatively new Oxfam volunteer with the Brisbane campaigns team, I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to...
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A hot world is a hungry world
After years on the increase, food prices in Australia have recently been falling, according to New Limited analysis published on...
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Dumpster diving for dinner
By Tabitha Laffernis via 3things Dressed like a ninja in lavender Nikes and armed with an arsenal of plastic bags...
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Global Day of Action on Land Grabs
Sold signs have been placed next to iconic land marks in several cities around the world, as Oxfam calls for...
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Reporting on progress to Close the Gap
Today, Prime Minister Julia Gillard delivered the fifth annual report on progress to Closing the Gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous...
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Land is Life at the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
As part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Oxfam is hosting this special forum and photo exhibit looking at...
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Walking (and bouncing) for poverty
On a bright sunny Saturday morning in Perth, cheered on by a crowd of Make Poverty History supporters, Matt Napier...
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Race to GROW a better world
Interested in an adventure that helps those in the greatest need around the world? Want a challenge where you can...
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Belgrave Survival Day Festival
Hi I am Kathy, a volunteer with the Dandenong Ranges Oxfam group. On Australia Day we ran a Close the...
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7 photos that reveal what families eat in one week
How much food does your household go through in a week? What are your go-to family meals? And how much...
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