Dying For Action

There are more rules for the trade of bananas and ipods then there are of guns and bullets. I don’t know about you, but the last time I checked the most damage a banana can do is cause a little embarrassment during sex ed. Not cause over 26 million people to flee their homes. Not kill one person every minute. Not injure millions of people. But guns can. And they do. Our world leaders have been talking about controlling the trade of arms for ten years. But the world can’t wait any longer. A decision must be made, and action must be taken. And the time is now... Read the full story »

What type of Mum is yours? We have her covered

Finding a gift for mum on Mother's Day can be as painful as pulling teeth. Giving no other hints for a present, other than some line like “I don’t need anything, you are enough” makes shopping all but impossible. And all mum's are different - is yours a Martha Stewart type or fashionista? This Mother's Day 3things have you covered - we've done all the leg work and have found the perfect gift for every time of mother hen. Read the full story »

Pay it Forward Day

“Is the world just shit?” asked 12 year-old Trevor McKenney. But instead of just settling in for a life in this world, he did what he could to make a better one. One good deed at a time. Yes, you the film buff, the quote is from Pay it Forward. But it’s about so much more than a classic movie. Can one idea really change the world? It’s time to find out. Read the full story »

You Can Make Friends With Salad

Have you ever made that life changing decision, that solemn pledge to become vegetarian from that moment on....only to be brought down two months later by that juicy steak at the pub? Or are you sensitive about the immense food injustice around the world, but don’t want to give up your mums roast on the weekend? It’s time to stop feeling guilty for chewing the fat! There’s plenty of things you can do to make a difference...and it’s as easy as one, two, three!! Read the full story »

Come Over to the Dark Side

You are standing in complete darkness. You look around to see nothing familiar, just darkness. You start to feel chills go up your spine... No this isn’t a scene from the Hunger Games, it’s Earth Hour and it’s coming to your place this Saturday 31st March. Here's 3 things to keep you entertained in the dark. Read the full story »

Pro Change

Having a baby is supposed to be one of the most beautiful and amazing things to happen to you in your life. But in some countries in the world girls are more likely to die in childbirth than they are to attend school. I mean seriously - that’s just frightening! Read the full story »

How to Be An Awesome Easter Bunny

If you’ve walked into any major supermarket lately you’ve probably seen the rabbit shaped chocolate explosion that is Easter. Yes it really is that time of year already...but don’t worry the 3things team have got you covered! Read the full story »

What is Kony 2012?

If you’ve signed onto Facebook anytime in the last 24 hours you’re probably wondering what the hell Kony is. Well the more accurate question is who is Kony and why has the social media-verse gone mad wanting to know? Read the full story »

Changing the World One Burrito at a Time

What do burritos, a Prince and medicine have to do with saving the world? The answer - Dr Sam Prince. A young man changing the world, one burrito at a time, showing that you don’t have to be old and boring to do something amazing! Read the full story »

Help a Sister Out

We knew that us girls just wanted to have fun long before Cyndi Lauper came along, it’s just that we weren’t really allowed to say so sixty years ago. The sad reality is that in 2012 there are still many women around the world who not only can’t have fun, they still aren’t allowed to vote, get an education or go to certain places. Feel like burning your bra yet? Read the full story »