3things - We can change the world

3things is a movement for global goodness. We believe if each of us take small positive steps, together we can make some big changes.

  

So whether you've got 3 minutes, 3 weeks or more, you can do 3things to change the world...

An initiative of Oxfam Australia.

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How well do we know our closest sisters?

International Women’s Day prompted me to reflect on just how empathetic we, as young Australians, feel towards our neighbouring sisters.

Serena Sasingian is a 24-year-old lawyer from Papua New Guinea and the founder and director of Papua New Guinean NGO The Voice Inc.

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Food off the street

It's cheap, it's yum and it's on most street corners worldwide! What is it, you ask? It is... Street Food.

The best thing about street food is that most of it is traditional cultural food, and it usually costs next to nothing to make.

Tell us about the most unusual foods you've ever eaten!

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Your driver for today is... Alex Dyson

By: Vanessa, posted in: Profile Environment
27 Apr 2012.
Last month a few lucky Sydney siders managed to catch a lift to school, work, the airport and other local places thanks to the Triple J carpool and Alex Dyson from the breakfast show. Other locals might have seen the Triple J van wishing that they could have a break from driving in the city traffic, but wait you still can!, and you can do it from anywhere in Australia. Read the full story »

Cambodia Rediscovered

By: Jordan, posted in: Travel
15 Feb 2012.
After nearly being blown off the map after decades of war, Cambodia is fast becoming our number one travel destination. The country is rebuilding itself from the ground up and with many community projects and volunteer opportunities why not come and lend a hand? Read the full story »

Expedition Quad Squad: Interview with Jamie Kenyon

By: Ari, posted in: Travel Sport Global village
02 Nov 2011.
Imagine breaking the world record for the longest journey on quad bikes?! Crossing 57,000km on a 14-month long trip, all in order to raise $100,000 to support Oxfam Australia’s work in Southern Africa. 3things were lucky enough to hear all about the trip- camel meat picnics and all. Read the full story »

What's the story behind your sneakers?

By: Alexia, posted in: Fashion Travel Sport Tech Global village Students
05 Aug 2011.
Sneaky Business is more than a website. It’s a virtual march across the globe tracking the state of worker’s rights in footwear workshops of big companies like Nike and Adidas. Read the full story »

Thinking green these holidays

By: Alexia, posted in: Travel
27 Jul 2011.
Getting away these holidays? Road-tripping? Backpacking? Fleeing the country? Well don’t forget there is plenty you can do to stay environmentally conscious even when you’re relaxing over this well-deserved winter break. Read the full story »

(Guilt) Free Holidays!

By: Patrick, posted in: Travel Global village
17 May 2011.
No, I'm not talking about Antipodeans Abroad or those irritating gap year kids. I'm talking about 3 ways to travel while saving dollars and planets... Read the full story »

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