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Managing director of Ebono Institute and major sponsor of The Generator, Geoff Ebbs, is running against Kevin Rudd in the seat of Griffith at the next Federal election. By the expression on their faces in this candid shot it looks like a pretty dull campaign. Read on

Antarctic Riddle: How Much Will the South Pole Melt?

Neville /31 August, 2014

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Why the World Needs to Shut Down Coal-Fired Power Plants Faster Than EverWhy the World Needs to Shut Down Coal-Fired Power Plants Faster Than Ever

Neville /31 August, 2014

Follow Us Facebook Google Plus Twitter Email In The News Lifestyle Features & Columns Take Action TakePart Live Why the World Needs to Shut Down Coal-Fired Power Plants Faster Than Ever Scientists find that existing fossil fuel power stations will emit 300 billion tons of carbon over the next few decades, and the problem is Continue Reading →

September Westender online

Geoff Ebbs /31 August, 2014

Download the September edition of Westender online here. The full edition is here as a single pdf file, page by page for ease of reading on your tablet, phone or computer screen. Read the domestic violence feature, make the lentil rissoles, a catch up with the action on Kurilpa Riverfront Renewal Masterplan. Stay in touch with Continue Reading →

New studio opens in West End

Sam Navin /31 August, 2014

Blueprint, an exhibition of fine arts prints by ten Brisbane printmakers opened at the Baber studio on Friday. The show showcases a diverse talent of printmakers and artists whose approach to design, links experimentation and functionality through a cross-pollination of art and architecture. Ann Roworth, one of the ten printmakers, uses aluminum etching to make Continue Reading →

Dutch Intellectuals Apologize to Vladimir Putin

media /31 August, 2014

A letter sent by a prominent Dutch Professor to Russian president Vladimir Putin has attracted much media attention in Europe.  The letter was written by Professor Cees Hamelink, Professor of International Communication at the University of Amsterdam, and Professor of Media, Religion and Culture at the VU University Amsterdam and was also signed by dozens Continue Reading →