Philanthropy
Wall Street high-flyer gives $171 million to vet school that treated his dog
Former Citigroup chief Sandy Weill and his wife Joan have awarded one of the largest gifts ever in animal medicine.
- Francesca Maglione
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‘She never stops’: What makes Paula Fox such a tenacious giver
Fox, recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours, is known as “the extractor” for her capacity to get people to open their wallets for important causes.
- Chip Le Grand
A decade after Katrina Dawson’s death, Adele hopes to ‘do justice’ to her name
Adele Burke has been named the inaugural Katrina Dawson John Monash Scholar, receiving a $100,000 grant to study at Oxford.
- Siena Fagan
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- Art
Sculpture by the Sea finds lifeline after flagging funding shortfall
A major corporate sponsor has stepped in after federal Arts Minister Tony Burke ruled out federal funding for the event.
- Linda Morris
This dazzling new harbourside statue celebrates everyday heroes. But it comes with a warning
Thomas J. Bryce’s Sphinx-style bust has been unveiled as arts leaders gather to make their case for tax reforms to better support the creative sector.
- Linda Morris
Australians fork out billions each year to fix mess caused by late intervention
WA’s Minderoo Foundation has released its latest Cost of Late Intervention report, revealing that failing to identify health and developmental issues early in young people is costing Australians billions every year.
- Holly Thompson
WA’s only vet school to get $100 million facelift after major donation
The gift from a philanthropist – the largest given to a WA university in one hit – will be used to completely rebuild Murdoch University’s vet school.
- Holly Thompson
Jewish billionaire family say they will continue funding NGV amid protests
In their first public comments since a pro-Palestine rally descended on the gallery, the Gandel family pledged their ongoing financial backing at a time when other Jewish philanthropists are reconsidering where they channel their support.
- Stephen Brook
Forrests’ foundation tips $3.3 million into WA’s regional arts sector
Minderoo has partnered with the state’s peak regional arts body to boost 20 country-based not-for-profit organisations.
- Mark Naglazas
- Opinion
- Billionaires
How James Packer plans to avoid passing the succession poison chalice to his kids
The fifth generation of Packers – James’ three children – will ultimately inherit riches rather than power.
- Elizabeth Knight