Category: General news

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

Creswalk in Orleigh Park raises funds for Gaza

media /26 August, 2014

The recent conflict in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of over 1,900 Palestinians and almost 10,000 people being injured, many of whom are women and children. Hospitals, schools, and homes have been targeted and destoyed causing thousands of families to be displaced. The people of Gaza are experiencing power outages, shortages of food, water, Continue Reading →

Grace Barbé lights up BEMAC

media /26 August, 2014

“Led by Grace Barbé, a charming, beautiful islander woman from the Seychelles, the band puts on an intricate, fun and engaging performance full of island reggae, creole rhythms, and complex, intense vocals in French, Creole and English – an amazing, uplifting experience.” – Gordon Taylor of musichord.com Seychelles islander Grace Barbé is the real deal, a genuinely exotic Continue Reading →

Jazz soloists at Spiegeltent

media /26 August, 2014

Award-winning Brisbane singer Elly Hoyt and Natalie de Jager will both perform on Sunday, September 7 at the Telstra Spiegeltent as part of the Brisbane Festival. Elly’s self-titled debut album in 2010 won her the Best Australian Jazz Vocal Album at the 2011 Australian Jazz Bell Awards and prompted Australian jazz great James Morrison to Continue Reading →

G20 – yes, there is an alternative

media /26 August, 2014

Robin Taubenfeld from Friends of the Earth Brisbane and the Brisbane Community Action Network (BrisCAN) has just sent the Westender details of some of the alternative activities and community programs planned for Brisbane during the G20 Summit. Her media release is here: The G20 Leaders Summit will bring the leaders of the worlds’ 20 largest Continue Reading →

Daily update: Australian renewable energy industry facing destruction

Neville /26 August, 2014

1 of 1 AdShocking New ATO Rules – www.pursuitofhappiness.com.au – Find out how to stop the govt. from stealing your life savings Daily update: Australian renewable energy industry facing destruction Inbox x Renew Economy editor@reneweconomy.com.au via mail9.atl111.rsgsv.net 3:09 PM (13 minutes ago) to me Renewable energy industry facing destruction in Australia; UNSW aims to lift solar cell Continue Reading →

“What does the G20 mean for West End?”

Wan Kerr /25 August, 2014

If you have any questions about the forthcoming G20 Summit being held at South Bank in November, here’s your opportunity to ask them in person, to the people who have all the answers. Uncle Sam Watson, noted community activist, will talk about the protests planned by the First Nations people in Musgrave Park during the Continue Reading →