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
As we turn our minds towards another Christmas, many people start to draw up the presents list. This Christmas, why don’t you start by committing to make all your purchases locally? It’s well documented that dollars spent locally stay in local hands longer, and bring greater benefits to local communities. The task of shopping locally Continue Reading →
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) is an active lobby group for Queensland business. Its Industrial Relations resources are well respected and many a business owner has sworn that one unfair dismissal case avoided more than justifies the annual membership fee of $560 (5-9 employees). Like all major business lobby groups, with the Continue Reading →
Exactly twenty years ago, Brisbane theatre company La Boite graduated from the pro-am theatre groups dotting suburban Brisbane and went fully professional. This year Harvest Rain Theatre has made the grade, announcing their 2014 season with a stunning line up at QPAC. First onto the boards is the musical GUYS & DOLLS from 20th of Continue Reading →
A surfing legend from the age of 14, Wayne Lynch became an outlaw for two and a half years to avoid fighting a war he did not believe in. Despite international acclaim, he has remained a recluse for many years, quietly building surfboards based on some of his 70s designs. Five years ago, filmmaker Craig Continue Reading →
When Westender reported on October 31 that the Newman government was about to slash funding to around ten inner city arts bodies (Newman’s slashing of the Arts ) we had very few details and wrote “stay tuned for further updates on these arts cuts.” The ripples are still being felt a month later. At the time, one Continue Reading →
The publishers of Westender are proud and excited to note that the first print edition of the grand old newspaper in a year and a half has rolled off the presses and it rumbling its way toward West End. You will see copies begin to appear on the street as early as today Friday November Continue Reading →