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
“Full rate pensioners across the country can expect an increase to their pensions of $9.35 per week for singles and $14 per week for couples in the next bi-annual pension increase coming into effect on 20 September,” said Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Association Senior Policy Advisor, Amelia Christie. “By comparison, Newstart is increasing by just Continue Reading →
Queensland’s Troy Leinster has designed a laid-back, informal typeface which, he says, typifies Brisbane. Troy Leinster was chosen from approximately 200 applicants worldwide to complete a Masters of Design in Type and Media at the Royal Academy of Art (KABK) in The Hague, Netherlands. Now an internationally accredited graphic designer, he is the 4th Australian Continue Reading →
Griffith was one of a handful of seats that resisted the charms of Clive Palmer. Only 2,200 people voted 1 Karin Hunter, less than the informal vote of 3,300 people who spoiled their vote, deliberately or otherwise. Rudd for the ALP polled 27,800 against Glasson’s 29,000 but The Greens’ 6,900 votes pushed Rudd over the Continue Reading →
Des Skordilis listens to local electronic band MTNS MTNS are swiftly becoming a Brisbane favorite, with their recently released debut single “Lost Track Of Time” becoming increasingly popular with its chill wave melodic sounds. MTNS – formerly Mountains – all started with Brisbane based musician Tom Eggert who eventually got sick of playing by himself Continue Reading →
Popular TV personalities Natalie Gruzlewski and Liz Cantor, Hot Tomato’s Emily Jade O’Keefe, Gold Coast Bulletin’s Stefanie Bedo and Netball star, Gretel Tippett are among the Queensland ambassadors for this year’s OCSOBER fundraising campaign for Life Education Queensland. The high profile group is encouraging adults across Australia to lose the booze for the month of Continue Reading →
AccuWeather.com reports some people may think that the rubber tires on a car help to protect a driver and occupants from a lightning strike, but this is a myth. It is what sits on top of the tires that makes the difference. A fully-enclosed, all-metal vehicle is very safe, but don’t touch interior metallic areas Continue Reading →