People around the country have stepped up to help the victims of the Queensland floods by organising events in their own communities. We list a few of them here.
- The Tamworth Country Music Festival is holding a fundraising event on January 19th at 8pm, at The Pub on Gunnedah Rd, Tamworth. Some of the biggest names in Australian country music have lent their time to be part of the event.
- Tennis superstars Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Kim Clijsters and many more will take part in Tennis Rally for Relief on January 16 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. Local stars Samantha Stosur and Pat Rafter will also be playing.
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- Shane Warne is organising a celebrity Twenty20 cricket match, rumoured to feature the famous spin bowler, and former England captain Michael Vaughan.
- A number of collectables, like a signed Taj Burrows surfboard and NRL jersey signed by the entire Sydney Roosters team, will be up for auction at SYD Hearts QLD. The fundraiser will be held on January 25 at the Loft at Sydney's King St Wharf.
- Dance acts have come together to lend a helping hand in Dance Aid, which will be held at the Prince Bandroom in St Kilda on January 19. Expect to see Potbelleez and Ruby Rose, amongst others, performing on the night.
- Byron Bay boutique beer brewery, Stone and Wood brewery, is donating a batch of beer to raise funds for the flood appeal.The red ale, dubbed Red Relief, will be on sale at beerhouses around the country.
- Athletics equipment and artwork will be up for auction at Onya Aid in Honey Bar in South Melbourne. Planned for Australia Day, the event will also feature the very Aussie pursuits of eating and beer-drinking.
- Comedians are urging Sydneysiders to look at the funny side of the Queensland floods by attending Evapor-Aid at Sydney Comedy Store on January 16th. Apart from local talent like Eddie Perfect and the Fully Sick Rapper, the event will feature a surprise international act.
- Airline Virgin Blue is urging passengers to donate their Velocity Points to raise funds for the flood appeal. The donation of 3,000 points will equal $25, 6,000 equals $50 and 12,000 equals $100 donation.
- Socceroo Tim Cahill is auctioning a "money can't buy" experience on eBay to raise funds for the floods. The package includes Emirates Business Class airfare to the UK to watch an Everton home game and training session and a jersey signed by the entire Everton team. At the time this article was written, the bids had reached $60,000, with seven days left before the auction ends.
- A massive outdoor concert similar to the one organised for the Victorian bushfires of 2009 has been planned. Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Kings of Leon and Michael Buble are all rumoured to have expressed interest in taking part.
- Cycling superstar Lance Armstrong has put out a call via Twitter for his supporters to join him for a ride in Glenelg to raise funds for the floods. The ride will start at Wigley Reserve in Glenelg on January 15.
- Ballroom dancers are urged to get their dancing shoes on for Dance Extravaganza, to be held on February 27 at Burnside Ballroom in Adelaide. A number of Latin dance acts will be performing on the night.
- Parramatta Council is holding a number fundraising barbeques in the municipality in order to raise $50,000 for the flood appeal. The barbeques will be attended by members of NRL club, the Parramatta Eels.
- The Yarrabah community outside of Cairns is organising a fundraising concert for January 15. Local and interstate artists will be lending their time - and voices - for the event.
- Woolworths has pledged to match all donations at Perth's "The Deen's Acoustic Sessions" in Northbridge on January 14. Apart from a host of local bands, businesses in the area are donating baked goods to sell to help victims of the flooding.
- If you have a sweet-tooth and live in the Perth area, check out Cupcakes 4 Qld, an event that is planned for Jan 22. The aim of this event is to give office workers some sweet treats to sell in their workplaces to raise money for the cause.
- The town of Pakenham in Victoria is getting into the spirit by holding a bachelor auction at the Pakenham Hotel on January 27. Entry to the pub is by gold coin donation, and there will be live music and door prize.
- Sydney Hip Hop artists are coming together to help victims of the flooding with an event called Blood's Thicker Than Water, at Tone in Surry Hills on January 19.
