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Brisbane trades on G20

media /18 June, 2014

Brisbane’s meeting and events agenda is filling up fast as the city’s reputation as a conference hub grows in the lead-up to the G20 Leaders Summit this November. The Brisbane Convention Bureau has secured 18 conference bids since January alone, generating almost $8 million in economic value for the city via an expected 5000 delegates Continue Reading →

Guyatt Park takes on developers

Jan Bowman /18 June, 2014

Regular contributor to Westender, Jan Bowman, is now contributing to Radio 612 about her observations on the local area. She recently attended a community protest against a development across the river in Guyatt Park and submitted this piece which went to air on Spencer Howson’s breakfast show. If you and your neighbours wanted to lodge Continue Reading →

Maximise your business potential

media /17 June, 2014

Join Tony Curl at the Norman Hotel for a free business workshop and presentation which will explore the potential of your business and look at strategies and processes to: Understand the potential within your business How to unlock the value of your team Understand your success trail. Success leaves clues Outline simple strategies to implement now A Continue Reading →

Future of Financial Advice looks bleak, says ISA

media /17 June, 2014

A Senate Economics Committee report into legislation watering down Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) consumer protection laws suggests the changes will be brought forward without significant amendment. Last night the Government controlled committee tabled its report into the Corporations Amendment (Streamlining of Future of Financial Advice) Bill 2014 recommending it go ahead with only superficial Continue Reading →

“Yes means Yes and No means No!”

media /15 June, 2014

By Sam Navin Enraged feminists and women’s rights advocates took over the streets of Brisbane’s CBD to raise awareness about the prevalent Rape culture. Styled on the SlutWalk events, the rally was organized by a group of feminists who came together in support of one another, and to demand an end to sex-shaming and victim-blaming. Continue Reading →

Make the call on elder abuse

Wan Kerr /15 June, 2014

Queenslanders are being urged to help prevent elder abuse in their communities by being alert to its signs and taking action to support older people who may be in abusive situations. Communities Minister Tracy Davis said World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (15 June) was an opportunity to encourage community action to address the abuse, and Continue Reading →