At a G20 Community Forum organized by this newspaper, local residents spoke out about their concerns for personal safety during the forthcoming G20 Summit in Brisbane. Sensationalist media reporting (not in the Westender, of course) seems to focus solely on images of heavily armed riot police battling with bomb-throwing anarchists in the streets of South Continue Reading →
If you have any questions about the forthcoming G20 Summit being held at South Bank in November, here’s your opportunity to ask them in person, to the people who have all the answers. Uncle Sam Watson, noted community activist, will talk about the protests planned by the First Nations people in Musgrave Park during the Continue Reading →
On Friday 29 August 2014, Micah Projects will hold its 11th Annual Moonlight Magic Dinner Dance in the Plaza Ballroom at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Moonlight Magic Dinner Dance is a community event that provides a night of fun and glamour to the previously homeless, those with mental health issues and disabilities, Continue Reading →
If you’ve ever wanted to try yoga, the Brisbane YogaFest offers a free Yoga class open to every size, age and level of fitness. Taught by registered Yoga teacher Nirvana Pilkington, you will experience a taste of the benefits yoga can bring to you. The free class runs 9.20am Sunday 13th July, and is held Continue Reading →
Brisbane City Council has advised that the Northey Street community garden site at Windsor has been temporarily closed to the public, effective immediately, following the discovery of demolition waste during a Council inspection of the site related to the proposed development of new facilities on the site. Council will now be undertaking further investigations to Continue Reading →
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 →