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
Michael Klim and Kylie Kwong have lent their support to the Shop Small movement to drive more Australians to shop in small businesses during November. Former Olympian Michael Klim, whose skincare range, Milk & Co, is now an international success, will be busy supporting Shop Small in his community this November. “I’m asking every Aussie Continue Reading →
Did you know West End’s local population has just passed through some very significant milestones? There are now 20,000+ residents, 30,000+ workers and around 18,000 students in the neighbourhood – and the Westender is your platform to communicate and promote to this thriving local economy. Extensive research proves that supporting local, independent businesses has enormous Continue Reading →
Gabriela Zabala of the Worldwide Socialist Website wonders if the NSW Government is missing the point with new, increased valuations for public housing. In the latest step to push people out of public housing, the New South Wales government announced last month that tenants who do not qualify for government welfare benefits will pay full Continue Reading →
Australians are urged to ‘gift’ a newly-planted eucalyptus tree in the name of a friend or loved one, in a unique initiative aimed at tackling major environmental issues. The project, headed by Australian heritage brand Bosisto’s, will see one million eucalyptus trees planted in the rural town of Inglewood, Victoria. The new plantations – which Continue Reading →
The World Economic Forum finds that, based on the eight years of data available for the countries that have been part of the Global Gender Gap Report since its inception, the majority of countries have made only slow progress on closing gender gaps, including Australia. Australia is again ranked 1st for educational attainment, however overall Continue Reading →
In a world-first exclusive, the Queensland Government’s Super Star fund will bring renowned physicist Brian Cox to Brisbane to lead a Journey Through the Cosmos with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Arts Minister Ian Walker said Journey Through the Cosmos was a great synergy of music, voice, science and film in an unforgettable multi-sensory experience from Continue Reading →