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
A Senate Economics Committee report into legislation watering down Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) consumer protection laws suggests the changes will be brought forward without significant amendment. Last night the Government controlled committee tabled its report into the Corporations Amendment (Streamlining of Future of Financial Advice) Bill 2014 recommending it go ahead with only superficial Continue Reading →
By Sam Navin Enraged feminists and women’s rights advocates took over the streets of Brisbane’s CBD to raise awareness about the prevalent Rape culture. Styled on the SlutWalk events, the rally was organized by a group of feminists who came together in support of one another, and to demand an end to sex-shaming and victim-blaming. Continue Reading →
Queenslanders are being urged to help prevent elder abuse in their communities by being alert to its signs and taking action to support older people who may be in abusive situations. Communities Minister Tracy Davis said World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (15 June) was an opportunity to encourage community action to address the abuse, and Continue Reading →
The Good Ship, a seething maelstrom of decadent musicality, are back in town with a show at West End’s newest venue – The Motor Room. Joining the band will be the truthfully named Liam Bryant + The Handsome Devils and tunes from DJ Jimi Beavis. The Good Ship was last seen in March – zooming Continue Reading →
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie has welcomed the appointment of Queensland’s eighteenth Chief Justice, The Honourable Tim Carmody. Mr Bleijie said Judge Carmody would bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Supreme Court. “Judge Carmody’s professional and life experience is both distinguished and diverse,” Mr Bleijie said. “His Honour has the Continue Reading →
It may look like just dots on a page, but an image of distant galaxies taken last week represents a huge step forward for CSIRO’s Australia SKA Pathfinder (ASKAP) radio telescope in Western Australia. ASKAP is developing and proving technologies for the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope, which will start construction in Australia and Continue Reading →