From legacy to leadership: the rise of impact-driven family offices and foundations
Climate change, seismic economic shifts, AI, geopolitics and war are all contributing to a looming crisis threatening global stability in ways not seen since the 1930s. Speaking at the Impact Investment Summit, author Viktor Shvets referred to this period as ‘the twilight before the storm’, after which a new world will emerge.
Sisters, aunties and Elders share their stories of hope and strength
From the remote community of Roebourne in the West Australian Pilbara to Australia’s most prestigious stage, the Sydney Opera House, comes Punkaliyarra, an immersive experience where First Nations elders, aunties and emerging leaders share stories of resilience, hope, strength and the change-making power of Aboriginal matriarchal leadership, in the lead-up to International Women’s Day
Vale Snowy Fleet, founding member of The Easybeats
It is with great sadness that Alberts acknowledges the passing of Gordon ‘Snowy’ Fleet, founding member of The Easybeats, who died in Perth on February 18 aged 84
Life’s better with Australian music
Wear your favorite Ausmusic tee on November 28 for Ausmusic T-Shirt Day, and join us in backing the vital work of Support Act as we celebrate the heart of Aussie music this Ausmusic Month
Empowering change as easy as 1, 2, 3
Officially launched during SXSW Sydney 2024, Equity Clear is leading the charge in closing the gender gap in Australia's VC industry, with 65 venture firms and family offices already committed to transparent reporting on startup investments into all-women, mixed-gender and male teams
Hardware vs software: Who is winning the fight for climate change?
At SXSW Sydney this week, Alberts brought together a panel of our brightest climate-focussed founders designing real-world climate solutions to debate what’s really needed
Mental health should be a right, not a privilege
World Mental Health Day may just be one day in the year, but there’s plenty we can be doing for ourselves and for others to help alleviate and understand the side effects of mental ill health
Vale Dick Diamonde, Easybeats bass guitarist
Australia has farewelled another influential founder of this country’s pop music scene, with the death of The Easybeats bass guitarist Dick Diamonde
Action: the antidote to despair
If you feel overwhelmed by the climate crisis and unsure where to begin, you’re not alone. Luckily, Groundswell Giving – and their new funding collective united in the fight against climate change – is here to help.
Forget AI, the ancient art of storytelling is more potent than ever
Actor-turned-writer-director and occasional carer to eight kids, Damon Gameau, has done it again with his latest film 'Future Council', in which we’re encouraged to see a brighter future through the eyes of children
