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
As the death toll in Gaza rises over 350, millions of protestors all over the world are taking to the streets to demonstrate their solidarity for the Palestinian people. In Brisbane, thousands of people gathered at King George Square to protest the Israeli ground invasion of Gaza demanding the Israeli government to quite their offensive in Gaza, Continue Reading →
The Boundary Street Markets received a fascinating new addition today, with the delivery of a massive Motor Rail, to add a touch of rustic glamour to the markets. The 10 ton Silver Bullet motor rail carriage was transported to West End on the back of a trailer, and then installed in place with the help Continue Reading →
Rumblings have reached the Westender that the tenant is getting the upper hand in the commercial and apartment market in 4101 at the moment. Rob Honeycombe from Bees Nees is on record as saying that the number of apartments coming on line in the next couple of months are likely to see a bit of Continue Reading →
While developers have been getting a dream run through council many food businesses have found themselves the subject of increased scrutiny. Westender has run into more than one cafe owner who has recentlly had a call regarding the design assessment under the Food At 2006. While the new city plan does not alter the criteria Continue Reading →
“Words fail me,” claimed Peter Garrigan, President of the Australian Council of State School Organizations’ (ACSSO) on hearing co-chair of the Australian Curriculum Review, Kevin Donnelly, commenting on the effectiveness of corporal punishment. “The debate on this issue has long been had with parents overwhelmingly supporting the abolition of the cane,” he continued “There is Continue Reading →
Global studies indicate ingesting fine particles like those in coal dust could lead to increased health risks including stroke, heart attack, lung cancer and respiratory problems. Despite this, every year 3,500 uncovered coal trains carrying nine million tonnes of coal, rumble through Brisbane on their way to the port near Wynnum, spewing coal dust throughout the suburbs. Continue Reading →