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
Debate is the “life-blood of democracy” Republished with the permission of No Fibs So this is what it feels like to live in the electorate of the sitting Prime Minister of Australia. We are just two days into the election campaign and Kevin Rudd has finally got the debate he has so long wanted – Continue Reading →
Socialist Equity claims refugee policy is “a cynical and calculated diversion from the real issues”. Last Sunday evening (28 July) I attended the campaign launch for the Socialist Equity Party (SEP) in Queensland. Held in Jagera Hall in South Brisbane’s Musgrave Park, this was a somewhat austere affair when contrasted to the more ‘tub thumping’ Continue Reading →
Ever wondered what all those socialist groups stand for? If you have had similar experiences to me, you have probably been offered pamphlets and newspapers by a range of socialist organisations at rallies and during election campaigns. Names such as Socialist Alliance (Green Left Weekly), Socialist Alternative (Red Flag; Marxist Left Review) and the Communist Continue Reading →
The Westender is proud to have local citizen journalist, Jan Bowman contributing to our coverage of the Griffith election campaign. She has completed a piece on most of the candidates who have announced they are standing for the seat of Griffith to date and continues to cover the stories as they unfold. Tuesday is an Continue Reading →
New research reveals that a big night out on the town can play havoc with oral health – not to mention the risk of having a few teeth knocked out in a drunken brawl. Often criticised for a range of financial and social impacts, regular excessive drinking may be playing havoc with our oral health Continue Reading →
You’re invited to a special Divestment Workshop in Brisbane, conducted by 350.org Queensland. If you were one of the many who heard about or attended Bill McKibben’s successful “Do the Maths” presentation in Brisbane Town Hall in June, you may be wondering what has been happening since. McKibben urged Australians to take action on climate Continue Reading →