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So long and thanks for all the fish

Geoff Ebbs /1 August, 2014

Local advocate of ethical food, Richard Webb of Swamp Dog, is calling it a day. Webb has worked with many chefs in 4101 to heighten their awareness of the variety of local fish and the various ways to cook them. In the chef’s own words: “In the last 3 years at Swampdog we’ve introduced thousands Continue Reading →

Is sitting the new smoking?

admin /1 August, 2014

This was actually suggested in a journal article two years ago. (Television viewing time and reduced life expectancy BJSM 2012 Vol 46) While I disagree that constant sitting has the same type of detrimental health effects as smoking, more and more research indicates that sitting and inactivity contributes just as much to the public health cost Continue Reading →

By-election result could save Straddie

DokterW /1 August, 2014

The Stafford by-election swing of over 18% against the LNP conveyed a dramatic message. The public has had enough of the extreme decisions of the Newman government. This brings sharper focus to Campbell Newman’s “cash for legislation” deal with North Stradbroke sand miner Sibelco. Following the deal, the Newman government spread misinformation to the media Continue Reading →

Capital investment constrains BioSolar

DokterW /1 August, 2014

Young Entrepreneur of the year, Leigh Storr, is pleased to be in the fastest growing sector of the fastest growing industry. “The only constraint on our growth, right now, is a lack of investment capital,” he told Westender. “In America investors would be throwing money at a company like BioSolar, in Australia, the financial institutions Continue Reading →

Prices are up – Sales are down!

admin /1 August, 2014

Given the positive comments in the media and the strength of the property market, it is incredible to believe that house sales are down by 45% in West End for the first 6 months of 2014 in comparison to the same period last year. Using a 10 year average for this period of the year, Continue Reading →

Online real-estate wars heat up

Geoff Ebbs /1 August, 2014

The real estate sector is hitting back at the two major players in the online real estate market, realestate.com.au and domain. Competition has emerged in two separate announcements this week, from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland and the Certified Practicing Real Estate Agents. Touting REIQ.com.au and Roomeo respectively, the two organisations are clearly out Continue Reading →