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

Pine Gap – the dark secret in our centre

media /16 February, 2014

There is a tragedy hidden in the heart of Australia. On ancient, remote Aboriginal lands, a cluster of strangely shaped buildings squat in an extraordinarily remote area. For decades these buildings, and those who work within them, have silently been at the center of a killing spree. I could use different words here, dancing around Continue Reading →

Who blinded Sheila Oakley?

DokterW /15 February, 2014

Supporters of Sheila Oakley wanting the identity released of the police officer who shot a taser barb in her left eye marched to Logan police station today. Before walking to the police station the supporters had gathered outside her home on Jacaranda Avenue. Ms Okaley’s brother Joseph thanked everyone showing up to support his sister. Continue Reading →

Pop-up Supper Club at Metro Arts

media /14 February, 2014

When night falls and the day’s business is done, let the good times roll at Metro Arts’ Pop Up Bar & Supper Club on Wednesday 19 – Friday 21 February, from 5pm til late. A hidden space, transformed into an engaging and provocative setting designed for conversation, entertainment and some up-close and personal interaction with local performance makers; Continue Reading →

Maximise your business worth

media /14 February, 2014

An online seminar focused on maximising the worth of your business will be held on 26th of February, hosted by PwC partner Andrew Weeden for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland. Business readers of Westender will remember Scott McDonald of McGarrys identifying that an exit strategy is one of the most difficult and confronting Continue Reading →

Greeters ready for G20

media /14 February, 2014

Cr Julian Simmonds will join more than 60 red t-shirt clad Brisbane Greeters volunteers for a Valentine’s Day second birthday celebration of the phenomenally-successful program. The dedicated army of 140 Brisbane Greeters volunteers help to familiarise visitors to the city with guided ‘greets’ exploring Brisbane’s sights and experiences. The Greeters have welcomed more than 12,000 Continue Reading →

Our heart belongs to Philip Glass

media /14 February, 2014

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air here at BF HQ – we’re currently enamoured with Philip Glass! In preparation for his opera The Perfect American coming to QPAC this September, we’re immersing ourselves in his beautifully repetitive melodies. This week’s office favourites have included Glassworks by the Philip Glass Ensemble and Symphony No. 4 a.k.a. Heroes Continue Reading →