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This edition turned out nothing like we had planned: the big reunion news from Powderfinger (@powderfinger_bandofficial), only in The Big Issue!

Fans of the Brisbane band have been begging for their return for the past 16 years. After much secrecy and excitement, we’ve got the exclusive deets – speaking with ‘The Finger’ all about their massive 2027 tour, and its change-making partnership with Mission Australia.

“We just can’t wait to be able to tell people,” frontman Bernard Fanning (@bernardfanning) tells writer Pete Whelan (@ol_sneaky_pete). We know how he feels: you’ll need to find your local vendor and pick up a copy to learn all about the surprise rock reunion of the year.

Also in this edition:

🩷 This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Samuel Johnson (@samueljjohnson78) shares memories of his beloved sister and poetic mum, in a Letter to My Younger Self

🎥 Hear from the filmmakers behind earthy new #JaneAusten adaptation Sense and Sensibility (@sensesensibilityfilm)

🏙️ I’m walkin’ here! Memories of 90s New York from writer and former street paper vendor Lee Stringer

🌶️ Double trouble in George Georgievski’s (@schoollunchbox) Tastes Like Home recipe: Nonna-Style Lasagne, and Polneti Piperki by @bigissueaustralia

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Check out the next edition of @bigissueaustralia for Powderfinger’s exclusive print, all band tour announcement interview. 👀❤️ Purchase your copy from your local Big Issue vendor from Tuesday 13 October or head to thebigissue.org.au by @bigissueaustralia

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The day has finally arrived –our 30th Special Anniversary Edition is here! With a glam golden cover and over 60 pages of memories and milestones, it’s the ultimate celebration of The Big Issue’s first three decades.

Revisit our mag’s finest moments in an epic countdown from 1996 to today; read birthday messages, love stories and letters from your favourite vendors, past and present. Telling our community’s stories has always been at the heart of what we do, and we can’t think of any way we’d rather spend our big birthday – so, please, blow out 30 candles for us and buy a copy! #TheBigIssue30

Also in this edition:

✍️ Legendary critic Margaret Pomeranz and sunny Yellow Wiggle Tsehay Hawkins share a Letter to My Younger (and Older!) Self

🎬 Rising Aussie star Milly Alcock on stepping into the Supergirl suit and fighting perfection

⚽ Artists and friends Adam Briggs and Adam Faingold talk art, activism and Street Soccer

🍽️ A triple Tastes Like Home birthday feast: entree by Stephanie Alexander, main by Poh Ling Yeow and dessert by vendor MBK

📸 Gozer by @bigissueaustralia

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This Anti-Poverty Week (11–17 October), we’re reminded that understanding can be the first step towards change.

More than 250,000 students have taken part in The Big Issue Classroom, hearing directly from people with lived experience of homelessness and disadvantage.

Your support helps us keep creating opportunities for people to share their stories, challenge stereotypes and build understanding.

Donate today and help us create more opportunities for people like Deb. by @bigissueaustralia

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You heard it from Jim, get a copy of this edition and you won't be disappointed!

Visit Jim on Ann and Creek Streets, Brisbane or your local vendor to read the exclusive interview with @powderfinger_bandofficial all about their reunion and new tour. by @bigissueaustralia

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This Anti-Poverty Week (11-17 October), we’re reminded that every magazine sold is another step towards independence.

Since 1996, $43m has gone into the pockets of The Big Issue vendors collectively.

Your support helps us keep creating opportunities for people to share their stories, challenge stereotypes and build understanding.

Donate today at our bio and help us create more opportunities for people like Ron. by @bigissueaustralia

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⚽ Kicking off the day at the Parliamentary Cup!

A fantastic morning of football and community, organised by @bigissueaustralia as part of their Community Street Soccer Program.

Thanks for having us! by @bigissueaustralia

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Thank you to everyone who attended The Big Issue Parliamentary Cup 2026 today! It was a bright and early start, but the energy and enthusiasm from everyone made it an incredible morning. Congratulations to the Parliamentary Staffers for winning the tournament, and a special congratulations to the Department of Health for winning the Fair Play Award.

The Big Issue's Community Street Soccer Program is supported by the Federal Government and has helped thousands of people on the margins improve their health and connect to community. It's free to join, find out more at our website.

📸 Lightbulb Studio by @bigissueaustralia

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Thanks to everyone who made the first day of our exclusive @powderfinger_bandofficial edition so amazing!

You guys have shown up for vendors around the country just like Teresa, who are stocked with heaps of magazines for you to purchase ❤️

Visit your local vendor for a copy and to read the Australian print-exclusive! by @bigissueaustralia

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👀 @powderfinger_bandofficial by @bigissueaustralia

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New year, new you, new calendar! The Big Issue 2027 Calendar is on sale today.

This year, we wanted to capture what it means to be a vendor, selling The Big Issue magazine out on the pitch while the world rushes by. Along with beautiful vendor portraits, Andrew Weldon joins us again to share his whimsical and side-splitting cartoons. Plus, there's a bonus digital calendar you can download on your phones, so you'll never miss any Big Issue news or release dates.

Calendars are available from vendors, but if you're not close to a vendor you can pick one up at our online store in the bio. by @bigissueaustralia

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Introducing The Big Issue 2026 Impact Report!

Not only full of pretty statistics, the Impact Report brings together what we have achieved over the past year – the outcomes of our programs and the difference they're making for participants, such as Helen who works in The Big Issue Women's Workforce and Classroom programs.

Check out the report in full at the link in our bio. by @bigissueaustralia

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