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Rain good for ducks not Drake

Geoff Ebbs /30 November, 2013

Boundary St markets organiser Fred Drake is praying for a break in the rain as the markets enter their third weekend. Last week’s high temperature and humidity saw crowds thin out a little in the afternoon but the stall holders remained optimistic, assuring Westender that “markets take time to build” and that “no-one controls the weather – Continue Reading →

Interesting Developments

Darren /29 November, 2013

Straws in the wind – three sites that will carry West End’s future From the middle of last century, West End has welcomed successive waves of migrants. The latest wave of change, however, has been economic. Within the peninsula there are sites that have the potential to either advance the suburb or, equally, to undermine Continue Reading →

A crowded chamber

Geoff Ebbs /29 November, 2013

Readers of Westender enjoy a regular breakfast with the South West Chamber of Commerce as we promote those who promote local business. Until now, I have failed to mention the bottles of wine that I have scooped each visit as the regular winner of the local door prize. Scott McDonald from McGarry’s (featured in October) Continue Reading →

Local shop campaign launched

Geoff Ebbs /29 November, 2013

As we turn our minds towards another Christmas, many people start to draw up the presents list. This Christmas, why don’t you start by committing to make all your purchases locally? It’s well documented that dollars spent locally stay in local hands longer, and bring greater benefits to local communities. The task of shopping locally Continue Reading →

CCIQ denies chamber of horrors

Geoff Ebbs /29 November, 2013

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) is an active lobby group for Queensland business. Its Industrial Relations resources are well respected and many a business owner has sworn that one unfair dismissal case avoided more than justifies the annual membership fee of $560 (5-9 employees). Like all major business lobby groups, with the Continue Reading →

Harvest Rain reigns at QPAC

Geoff Ebbs /29 November, 2013

Exactly twenty years ago, Brisbane theatre company La Boite graduated from the pro-am theatre groups dotting suburban Brisbane and went fully professional. This year Harvest Rain Theatre has made the grade, announcing their  2014 season with a stunning line up at QPAC. First onto the boards is the musical GUYS & DOLLS from 20th of Continue Reading →