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
Scott McDonald is a partner in McGarry’s, treasurer of the South West Chamber of Commerce, an advocate of tax reform and a farm boy in the big smoke who still gets a wistful look in his eye when he talks about the land. Westender spoke to Scott about the challenges facing business today as seen Continue Reading →
Westenders alert. Your correspondent made the grave error last night of leaving the sane madness of 4101 and heading into the suburbs to see the new movie Gravity. I will not mention the movie for the moment, other than to say “I loved it”, because Gina Baker’s review will appear here after she dishes it Continue Reading →
Queensland Minister for the Yarts, Ian Walker, told balletophiles at the Brisbane City Hall on Monday night (See Queensland Ballet 2014 story) that one of the surprises of becoming responsible for the Yarts has been drinking Chablis, eating oysters and seeing Ballet at that crowning jewel of Queensland culture, the Ekka. “The Ekka sure has Continue Reading →
Local West End artist Jaye Irving is one of the leading Australian artists exhibiting at Skygate’s Art with Altitude festival from 24 to 27 October 2013. Jaye’s amazing 5m high bamboo sculpture, Steam Punk Flight, is one of 20 larger-than-life sculptures that can be explored at the free contemporary art festival, presented by Brisbane Airport Continue Reading →
For many years people have heeded the call and ‘done the right thing’ by using the bins. Now its Council’s turn. “It’s important for council to continue its good work and lift its game to match the demands of a city with more and more people.” said WECA President Darren Godwell. “This one isn’t a Continue Reading →
Most of Australia’s finest musicians are suffering for their art, according to new University of Sydney research. More than 80 percent of 377 professional orchestral musicians surveyed reported having experienced physical pain severe enough to impair their performance. Fifty percent of the musicians reported moderate to severe performance-related anxiety while 32 percent had symptoms of Continue Reading →