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
The first ever Indian international Film Festival of Queensland was inaugurated today afternoon at QUT, with Councilor Andrew Wines, Deputy Chairman of the Brisbane Lifestyle Committee, cutting the elegantly decorated cake amidst a gathering of delegates and Indian movie enthusiasts. The five day festival is being organized by the Queensland University (QUT) in collaboration with Continue Reading →
Public Warning- Richard Kiely and various aliases, the latest being Darren O’Donoghue This is a warning by the Commissioner of the QBCC to the public under section 20J(1)(h) of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 It is an updated version of warnings issued by the QBCC on 12 February and 7 April 2014. Continue Reading →
“You’re disrespecting my staff and you’re disrespecting me. Get your stuff and f*** off back over the river where you came from.” This was how the ‘no-dickheads’ policy was observed at one of West End’s favourite haunts. Bring your friends, enjoy a drink and love the music but leave your attitude on the northside. Seven Continue Reading →
We all know that innovation is the one sustainable way to build business growth. Competing on price, exploiting staff or resources and cutting corners might gain you short term advantage, but inevitably lead to decline. Associate Professor of Management at QUT Business School, Professor Paul Steffens, is the guest speaker at the SW Chamber breakfast next Thur Continue Reading →
Opera Australia released soprano Tamar Iveri, whom were set to perform in its production of Otello, from her contract after homophobic comments were posted on her Facebook page. Only a few days later Sydney Opera decided to cancel Uthman Badar’s talk, part of their Festival of Dangerous Ideas, titled “Honour killings are morally justified.” Tamar Continue Reading →
The second “Global Day of Action” is happening throughout major cities around the world tomorrow, but not in Brisbane. Thursday 26 June is UN International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. It is also the day for the ‘Support. Don’t punish.’ campaign — A Continue Reading →