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
Tourism industry associations’ plea to GBRMPA over permit for dumping of port dredge spoil in waters of the Great Barrier Reef Four Queensland peak tourism industry associations have this week expressed grave concerns to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) over the consideration to dump 3.5 million cubic metres of port dredge from Continue Reading →
I am Travis James Windsor. I will be your effective representative for Griffith. I am here because of personal calls from a wide range of electors of Griffith. This makes me confident I will be truly representative and I will certainly be independent. This morning, I wish to cover three items. Firstly, I am extremely Continue Reading →
The carpark under Westpac in Boundary Street last night hosted a Brisbane Free University panel discussion titled Reporting the G20 Brisbane conference to be held in November this year. Panellists included Nic Seton, community strategist for Greenpeace; Jim Beatson, founding member of 4ZZZ and activist in the Joh Bjelke years now adviser to Bryon Shire’s Continue Reading →
Spoiler alert: Griffith by-election result is announced on this article. Do not read until February 9 if you intend to enjoy the election. Most Australians and nearly all Queenslanders are heartily sick of politics: None more so than the people of Griffith. They adored the Ruddster with rock-fan like devotion only to be let down Continue Reading →
The strata title industry in Queensland applauds a ruling by the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria, clarifying the lawful use of class 2 (residential) buildings for short-term stays and holiday letting. The Australian Building Code defines Class 2 buildings as containing two or more sole-occupancy units each being a separate dwelling. Apartments are Continue Reading →
Brisbane native Grace Scholl will be graduating from the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) in December, with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Geography. After graduating, she will move to East Sale to start her training as an Air Combat Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force An Air Combat Officer helps navigate F-18 Super Hornets. Continue Reading →