General News
21 May, 2026
World's (Clifton's) Biggest Morning Tea
On Wednesday of last week, the QCWA and Nutrien Harcourt's put on The World's Biggest Morning Tea to raise money for the Cancer Council. The packed out F.E.Logan Hall was abuzz with Cliftonites getting together to enjoy, tea, scones and raise money for a worthy cause.
Australia’s biggest morning tea was started in 1993.
From a small, community fundraiser for The Cancer Council, the fundraiser has grown into the biggest of its kind in Australia.
In its 33rd year the World’s Biggest Morning Tea averages about 500,000 participants per year.
This year it hopes to raise $15 million to help support The Cancer Council with its work.
In particular its research, which has been apart of the effort to see cancer survival rates shoot up from 49 per cent in the 1980s to 71 per cent today.
Clifton’s part of this effort was held from 10am to 1pm last Wednesday, the ‘World’s Biggest Morning Tea,’ was on in the F. E. Logan Hall.
In their best dresses, spunkiest shoes and best shirts, Cliftonites showed up in force and style to support such a worthy cause.
The packed event, put on by the QCWA and Nutrien Harcourts managed to raise $4,880 across the day which was filled with fundraising, raffles, cent tosses and of course, a wide and wonderful variety of home made sweets, slices, treats and cakes which would have made any mouth water.
Kellie and Ian Brady gave heartfelt speeches on what losing someone from cancer meant.
Kellie reflected on the passing of her Mum to cancer, touching everyone in the room, especially those who have lost a loved one to the disease.
Past the solemn cause which brought everyone together, the morning tea was a lively and joyous affair.
Everyone was dressed up and looking great, the hall was filled with a raucous buzz of coffee and tea along with stimulated conversation.
The raffle prizes were donated from local stakeholders and businesses - everyone from Raff, to the Lone Eagle Flying and local hairdresser Sommer Bennet.
The community showed up and donated to the great array of raffle prizes - everything from vouchers, to art, snacks and goodies were on offer.
Lisa Antcliff, after winning the Lone Eagle joy ride for the second time, donated it back.
It was silently auctioned off and produced an extra $180.
The morning was a great display of community and this community’s willingness to show up and contribute.
Well done to everyone involved with the organisation and delivery, those who donated prizes, bought tickets, and showed up to dissolve such a great spread, into little more than wayward crumbs and dirty plates.
