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
When the Westender decided to celebrate World Poetry Day at the end of March, our first port of call was the local small business community, to seek sponsorship for the minimal costs involved. We were overwhelmed by the response, proving that we all appreciate the arts in West End. Our hearfelt thanks go to: Archives Continue Reading →
The 12 companies who have expressed interest in developing the government precinct at Queens Wharf opposite South Bank were putting the finishing touches on their formal expressions of interest as this issue of Westender went to print. Due at 5:00pm AEST on Friday 31st March this is their final chance to pitch to the government Continue Reading →
Socrates was in West End last Friday, at the Greek Club reminding us all that originally democracy was the government of peers, in which officials were regularly and randomly selected, not by voting, but by lot. Random chance selected the leader among equals, in the army, the executive, in the judiciary, for the jury that Continue Reading →
Yet again the WEFF has proved to be a successful & spectacular night for both Australian short film and the local community at the West End. Facilitated by the generous Rumpus Room, filmmakers and their passionate audience were able to enjoy a great selection of very diverse short films. As a highlight of the evening Continue Reading →
Small business seeking to get the most out of a limited marketing budget could do worse than cross promotion said business consultant and Urban Voice director, Geoff Ebbs, yesterday. He pointed to the recent partnership between the Mattress Gallery and the Three Monkeys as an example of how businesses can buddy up to a non-competiting business Continue Reading →
Insurers and risk assessment agencies are writing down the value of fossil fuels, endangering the value of many business and retiree’s investments. Ben Caldecott, founder of Oxford University’s Stranded Assets Programme and author of the groundbreaking report “Stranded Down Under? Environment-related factors changing China’s demand for coal and what this means for Australian coal assets”, Continue Reading →