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

Three monkeys moves on

admin /23 January, 2014

Its chai teas and haloumi platters have enthralled the likes of Geoffrey Rush and Vanessa Redgrave and there aren’t many who can resist the lure of the ever bounteous cake cabinet.  Now, after 18 years in the game and more than a few flat whites to his name, Three Monkeys owner Ralph Stamos has decided Continue Reading →

Our Dreaming animated at State Library

media /23 January, 2014

State Library has been transformed into an explosion of colour for new exhibition Our Dreaming: animating country. Large scale projections, three-dimensional art installations, augmented reality, hands-on activities and a wide range of animated films combine in the exhibition, which showcases stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Acting State Librarian Prashant Pandey says the Continue Reading →

“Do you back the Renewable Energy Target?”

media /23 January, 2014

45,000 people in seat of Griffith have solar, thanks to Renewable Energy Target. Analysis released today by the Australian Solar Council shows over 45,000 residents in the electorate of Griffith have solar PV or solar hot water systems on their homes. “This analysis confirms the importance of the Renewable Energy Target to the people of Continue Reading →

Butler battles for truckies

media /22 January, 2014

Griffith by-election Labor candidate Terri Butler stood up for motorists, truckies and their families this morning when she took her pledge to save the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal for a safer and fairer road transport industry. Held at a Transport Workers’ Union members barbeque, TWU State Secretary Peter Biagini said Ms Butler showed her commitment Continue Reading →

Putting up funds to fight plastic pollution

media /22 January, 2014

Healthy Waterways and Sea World Research & Rescue Foundation have announced a grants program to help fight plastic pollution Healthy Waterways and the Sea World Research & Rescue Foundation have launched a Community Marine Debris Grant Scheme to fight against the staggering amount of litter entering South East Queensland’s waterways and threatening marine wildlife. Healthy Continue Reading →

Babycinos fund Childrens Hospital

media /21 January, 2014

The Coffee Club today announced their new range of colourful babycino karma cups, which are now available at all Queensland stores to help raise funds for the Children’s Hospital Foundation Australia. $1 from each cup sold will help fund ongoing treatments and long stays of little patients in the Royal Children’s Hospital. Babycinos are free Continue Reading →