Public transport will be free from 6pm until the first scheduled services of New Year's Day, which start up again from 5am. As more than half a million people gather in the city to ring in the new year, affluent Melburnians will splash out on luxury …

Although it is difficult to break out of poverty, programs that provide services to both parents and their children have shown promising results, especially when the assistance is aimed at young families. “You can help kids get ready for kindergarten …

Zukiswa Kota, an education researcher at Rhodes University's Public Service Accountability Monitor, said the average pass rate masks poor performance at under-resourced schools. “Try to disaggregate the (results) data, and see what the pass rate means …

Despite their ongoing struggle to get customers to buy their products and services, large U.S. companies flush with cash are handing it out like candy to win investors' affections. Corporations are setting records buying back their shares and …

… reduce the risk of over-indebtedness,” said Watson. “Historically, a spike in personal loan defaults precipitates a spike in non-performing loans and other lending products. … Kannemeyer referred to a study by Stellenbosch University's research …

At the height of the Internet boom in 2000 and 2001, AOL acquired 55 percent of the Time Warner media and entertainment empire in a transaction that ultimately vaporized $125 billion in shareholder value. … Among the high-profile execs who have come …

POULSBO — Arch W. Wirth of Kingston was presented with Martha & Mary's 2013 Philanthropy Award at the organization's special donor appreciation dinner at Martha & Mary Village Green Senior Apartments, Nov. 21. Wirth is a former U.S. Forest Service …

Philanthropy and drinking a good mix at Houston's Original OKRA Charity Saloon. Sunday, December 22, 2013. Tags: local. Comment Now; Email · Print · Report a typo. ShareThis via email, AIM, social bookmarking and networking sites, etc. AP. HOUSTON …

Since one-third of donations occur in the month of December (source: Network for Good, Chronicle of Philanthropy), digital plays an increasing role in expanding the reach of requests for donations, in creating a propensity to give, and in delivering …