Led by two Sisters of Charity, The Nuns’ Run covered the 400 km distance from Dubbo to Darlinghurst in an effort to raise cancer awareness and crucial funds for the establishment of a new $100 million Cancer Centre within the St Vincent’s Research Precinct, Sydney. Embarking on their journey on 24 May, Sisters Helen Clarke and Leone Wittmack arrived in Sydney 5 June.
SUNDAY APRIL 12, 2009
Australians spent more than half a billion dollars on bottled water last year, paying more for water than they did for petrol. Why pay for water when its available for free?
Charles Wooley investigated the bottled water industry asking this question and others for 60 Minutes.
In a effort to ensure the Centennial Parklands remain the green haven Sir Henry Parks originally intended back in 1888, Culligan Water bid $12,000 for a Port Jackson Fig Tree in order to show their dedication to the environment and sustainability by participating in the Tree Replacement Program, organised by the by the Centennial Parklands Foundation’s Transplant Appeal.
International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
Each year, World Water Day highlights a specific aspect of freshwater. This year, the them is “Shared Water – Shared Opportunities” with special focus on transboundary waters.
Using filtered water creates a richer coffee experience
