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
Crime Stoppers Queensland and Brisbane City Council’s third anti-graffiti campaign cropped up early morning today in West End. Crime Stoppers Queensland Operations Manager Jonathon Cowley told the Westender that the AU$3.1 million is spent on cleaning up public spaces and he would not be surprised if local businesses and property owners have to spend a similar Continue Reading →
Corporate Social Responsibility is not enough to save the planet, warns global report. An international team of experts backed by the United States National Science Foundation has devised an eight point plan designed to halt unsustainable levels of environmental degradation wrought by the private sector. The plan is contained in a report titled New Nature Continue Reading →
As part of its relentless counter reformation campaign to eliminate all forms of community service and put the corporations and churches in charge of all aspects of our daily lives, the Federal Government is proposing to cut all funding to Community Radio. West End community radio station, 98.9 FM is an integral part of the Continue Reading →
The Close the Gap Campaign Steering Committee has recommended the Federal Government not proceed with proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA). Campaign Co-Chair Kirstie Parker said the proposed changes would significantly weaken protections against racial hatred. “We know that racism makes us sick and we know that legislative protections play a key role Continue Reading →
Correy Edmed remains king of the mountain after another BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge hill climb crown, held as part of Bike Week 2014. The 34-year-old conquered the 2.3 kilometre 9 per cent climb to Coot-tha’s summit in a gut-busting 6 minutes and 50 seconds, edging out close rival Ben Cook by just two seconds. Correy Continue Reading →
Bassidi Koné is a renowned Malian musician of exceptional talent. He plays traditional West-African instruments like djembe, gnoni and balafon. Win free tickets to his Brisbane performance this Sunday, read this story at the westender website and leave your details as a comment. … Joining forces with six talented Melbourne musicians, the band – Koné Express, play a Continue Reading →