Category: General news

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

Business Voice launched by Westender

admin /13 March, 2014

You are reading Business Voice, the eNews from Westender publishing house Urban Voice Pty Ltd. This has evolved out of the Westender business section and is now beginning the journery of standing on its own two feet. Just as we did with the Westender last year, we are building online at first making sure that Continue Reading →

Put a poet on your porch

Geoff Ebbs /13 March, 2014

Friday 21st March is World Poetry Day and some local businesses are hiring a performance poet to perform at their portal, serenading shoppers as they slip in to spend up. Westender, Bent Books and the Kurilpa Poets are pushing poetry with a regular Poet of the Month prize provided by Bent Books, a performance poetry Continue Reading →

Mothers Day promotion opens

Geoff Ebbs /13 March, 2014

Twenty West End businesses will have the opportunity to participate in a Mother’s Day promotion initiated by Fiona Stager at Avid Reader. The promotion was a huge success last year, encouraging local shoppers not just to buy for Mother’s Day but to buy locally. The promotion will give residents who shop at participating stores the Continue Reading →

French Film Festival fetes foodies

media /13 March, 2014

The Alliance Francaise French Film Festival has two very special events tonight and Saturday. JAPPELOUP – Thursday 13 March 6:30pm for 7:00pm screening, Palace Centro Cinema Dress up, it’s time for the races! Enjoy a glass of wine with a taste of French cuisine brought to you by Sofitel Central Brisbane. Immerse yourself in the distinguished world Continue Reading →

Draft City Plan surprises residents

Geoff Ebbs /13 March, 2014

Residents of Rogers and Raven St West End were surprised to learn this week that their homes no longer exist, at least on the draft city plan of a future West End released his week by Brisbane City Council. The plan replaces their homes with a new park in a reshuffle of the green space Continue Reading →