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

Capital investment constrains BioSolar

DokterW /1 August, 2014

Young Entrepreneur of the year, Leigh Storr, is pleased to be in the fastest growing sector of the fastest growing industry. “The only constraint on our growth, right now, is a lack of investment capital,” he told Westender. “In America investors would be throwing money at a company like BioSolar, in Australia, the financial institutions Continue Reading →

Prices are up – Sales are down!

admin /1 August, 2014

Given the positive comments in the media and the strength of the property market, it is incredible to believe that house sales are down by 45% in West End for the first 6 months of 2014 in comparison to the same period last year. Using a 10 year average for this period of the year, Continue Reading →

Online real-estate wars heat up

Geoff Ebbs /1 August, 2014

The real estate sector is hitting back at the two major players in the online real estate market, realestate.com.au and domain. Competition has emerged in two separate announcements this week, from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland and the Certified Practicing Real Estate Agents. Touting REIQ.com.au and Roomeo respectively, the two organisations are clearly out Continue Reading →

Local boy Drew Hutton a national figure

media /1 August, 2014

Lock the Gate Alliance national president, Drew Hutton, will be the subject of next Monday’s (August 4) Australian Story program on the ABC. The Lock the Gate campaign was launched on 22 November, 2010 when farmers from south-east Queensland gathered in Brisbane around a farm gate, vowing to take a stand to protect their farms Continue Reading →

Get Set For Some ‘Celestial Fireworks!’

admin /30 July, 2014

Get set for a nice crescent Moon for the start of the weekend and boy, isn’t the sky going to be great for stargazers! This is the month they say our Aussie skies are at their best, especially away from city lights. With bright moonlight lasting till almost midnight it’s a good time to test Continue Reading →

Customised Hi-vis and safety gear

media /30 July, 2014

Local office supply company Howard Williams has just taken shipment of a new range of safety work wear that includes a range of fire retardant, light weight cotton clothing for use in the food industry. Other stand out products include stock printed vests with popular names such as visitor, staff, traffic controller and first aid. Continue Reading →