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
Laura Street Festival shapes up to be the biggest yet. Highgate Hill’s annual festival in Laura St is shaping up to be bigger than ever. The annual festival brings out the best of community spirit with people working together to create a gentle celebration with the values that make the Kurilpa peninsula the special place Continue Reading →
The car may be the star of the show but the don’t-mention-the-war Vulgarians come a close second. Villians are often the best characters in musical theatre. Chutty Chitty Bang Bang’s Child Catcher and Vulgarian royals steal the second half of the show with style, sizzle and every vaudeville trick in the book. The dimwit duo Continue Reading →
Local member Jackie Trad has denounced the decision to extend sand mining on North Stradbroke Island. The Newman LNP Government last night passed legislation to extend sand mining on North Stradbroke Island for another 22 years in a morally corrupt cash for legislation deal said Jackie Trad, Labor Environment Spokesperson and Member for South Brisbane. Continue Reading →
Westender has assiduously attempted to attend every season opening in postcode 4101 in an attempt to keep up with the inside goss on what’s coming up in the Arts during 2014. The good news is that there is so much planned for the new year that we’ve barely managed to keep up. Here’s what we’ve found Continue Reading →
Film lovers can win tickets to the prestigious Asia Pacific Screen Awards in Brisbane next month at free open-air screenings of past nominees. Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said the first screening would be in the Chinatown Mall at 7pm, Thursday 21 November and feature Gattu from India. Nominated for Best Children’s Feature Film in Continue Reading →
On Monday 25th November, community members from across Brisbane are invited to join in the activities helping to raise awareness and important funds for White Ribbon. All attendees at the events will participate in the ’My Oath’ campaign for White Ribbon, by ’swearing’ to stop violence against women. White Ribbon Day is the world’s largest Continue Reading →