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 new study says that whether or not we serve vegetables with meals carries significant emotional meaning. Researchers set out to determine if the addition, or lack of, a vegetable with a meal altered the eater’s attitude towards the meal as well as about the person who made the food. Turns out, there’s a lot Continue Reading →
The Fair Work Ombudsman’s small business helpline has responded to more than 50,000 calls from small business operators since it was launched in December. The priority service was created to provide reliable and credible information to the small business sector in recognition that many small business people are time-poor. “Small business operators engage in a Continue Reading →
The South West Chamber of Commerce is holding its next Breakfast with Benefits at The Loft in West End at 7am on Thur April 3rd. It features Mathhew Snelleksz, author of “Break the Entreprenurial Struggle. Two copies will be given away as benefits to those attending. More details at www.chamber.org. Matthew Snelleksz, is a CPA, Continue Reading →
Ultra-marathon runner, Chris Pye, will combine his passion for running with his passion for social justice when he runs around the SAME block of Brisbane’s CBD for 24 hours starting at noon on Friday 4th April. His aim in deliberately confining himself to the same restricted space during his “Nowhere to Run “marathon is to Continue Reading →
Four out of 10 immigrants of non-English speaking background arriving between 2000 and 2010 reported relatively high levels of discrimination on the basis of ‘skin colour, ethnic origin or religion’, according to a report from Monash University. Most Australians support multiculturalism and recent migrants are positive about life here, despite occasional pockets of community dissatisfaction, Continue Reading →
WILPF Peacewomen Awards recognise women’s dedication to peace. Four outstanding Queensland women will be publicly recognised for their important work promoting peace, justice and human rights at the WILPF Peacewomen Awards on 2 May at COTAH restaurant / South Brisbane TAFE. This year’s awardees are UNAA National Vice President Virginia Balmain, refugee rights advocate Frederika Continue Reading →