The 1egg1world boys unveiled their latest trade at the Scott Livesey Gallery in Melbourne yesterday.

The item on offer is an original painting of one of Australia’s most loved sporting stars, Cathy Freeman. Archibald winning artist Craig Ruddy, is the master behind the portrait. This is very exciting news for the boys and a huge milestone in their journey!

So what does this painting look like?

PlanBig was there to witness the unveiling of the painting and capture it all on film.

Happy EOFY! We have plenty of reasons to celebrate this month, and we are very excited about our big news. 

First up, if you haven’t already heard, we’re on the lookout for six PlanBig members to join the Community Advisory Board and represent the voice of the PlanBig community. Applications close Friday, 8 July 2011 so check out the plan and get your application in soon! 

Not only did our social media family grow to more than 1,890 likes on Facebook and more than 1,670 followers on Twitter, but we also saw PlanBig and Swinburne Uni PR students joining forces, kicking off the publicity programs students will be working on with the lucky selected planners – congratulations everyone.  

Additionally, we added the awesome new “Organisations” feature this month to allow organisations to group all of their plans in one place, making it easy for members to support their favourite businesses, associations and charities.

Our members have of course been making us proud – as always – with some incredible plans being marked successful thanks to the support of the community.

Some of June’s highlights included:

End Racism 

Not only did Raphael and his team successfully complete their plan after their video submission in the global Cannes YouTube Good Work Competition went viral, they were selected as finalists! Check out their submission here.  

Climate Change Rumble 

The Climate Change Rumble team marked their plan successful after the completion of an incredible community flash mob video about climate change. Watch the video here. Amazing work Basha!

Fraser Coast Community Projects 

Hervey Bay Community Bank marked their plan successful thanks to the projects identified and feedback offered by PlanBiggers, which was then delivered to the Fraser Coast Community. Check out their plan here.  

Augusta Representative Vacancy – Sport & Recreation 

The Augusta Margaret River Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee marked their plan a success when they filled the empty position for a representative for Augusta’s Sporting Groups. Congratulations to Sarah Wilson who secured the coveted position! Find out more here.

You might have also noticed some of our planners shining in the media spotlight this month. We’ve listed a few below in case you missed the news…

Catherine Gerhardt from Kidproof Melbourne was featured on Femail.com.au

The Otesha Project were interviewed on ABC News on their tour from Melbourne to Canberra

The Rooftop Bees presented at The Hive in Melbourne

If you’re as excited as us to be a part of what happens next, we have just the thing for you. We’ve listed more fantastic plans to get behind next month. Here are a few that would love your support:

Colac Naidoc Week will run from July 4^th – July 8^th

 The 1egg1world Flash Mob will be taking place on July 10^th

 The Soften the F*ck up Launch is kicking off on July 15^th

 The Making a Meal of It book launch will also be happening on July 15^th

PlanBig had the chance to go down to the Bendigo Mall and have a chat with Karen Lucas and Robbie Bayliss from CVISE (Central Victorian Ice Sports & Entertainment) about the success of the temporary ice skating rink.

Support links below!

CVISE Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/C-V-I-S-E-Bendigo-Ice-Skating/170847919627898

Karen’s plan on PlanBig - http://www.planbig.com.au/the-long-road-to-a-new-ice-facility-for-bendigo

Follow PlanBig on Twitter - @PlanBig