Month: December 2014

Cycling is the epitome of Freedom

Cycling is the epitome of Freedom

Posted by | Dec 7, 2014 | , , , |

Triathletes must be adaptable, having to excel in three endurance disciplines – swimming, cycling and running. Cycling is the most time-consuming segment of the Triathlon. Each triathlete’s reality is the majority of their race will be spent on a bike. Fortunately for Christophe Manchon, a 32 year old amateur triathlete, cycling is his favourite discipline. Christophe, from Brisbane is captivated by the sport so much, he’s returned to University, to study nutrition and dietetics. When he graduates, he hopes to work with elite triathletes, helping to educate them on how to better sustain the body for the demands of...

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Live, loud and local – the West End Music Scene

Live, loud and local – the West End Music Scene

Posted by | Dec 7, 2014 | , , , |

Without a doubt I can say we don’t celebrate local and emerging bands enough in this city. Luckily there are those who take it upon themselves to rectify this by arranging a band competition to bring the awesomeness to the people. Archive Untapped Original Music Competition had some 48 bands duke it out at West End’s Archive Bar. Presented by Audrey’s Music Shop and its major sponsors, Kitty Kitty Bang Bang and Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Fest. After 12 gruelling weeks there were four bands at the competition’s grand final, but only one winner. The winner of Archive...

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Spreading cheer at Christmas

Spreading cheer at Christmas

Posted by | Dec 7, 2014 | , , |

Each year at Christmas, local community group Micah Projects provides many opportunities for people who are marginalised and living in poverty to celebrate and enjoy the festive season. One of the Christmas activities they undertake, alongside their supporters, is to organise, pack and deliver Christmas food hampers and fresh fruit for the individuals and families they support on Christmas Eve. If you’re interested in volunteering you can join the Christmas Hamper Volunteer Mailing List by emailing info@micahprojects.org.au and putting ‘Christmas Hamper Volunteer’ in the subject header. Micah Projects will also be contacting everyone who volunteered with packing and delivering...

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Byron Bay and Beyond

Byron Bay and Beyond

Posted by | Dec 7, 2014 | , , , , |

After ten years living in the Byron Bay region of the Northern Rivers, Candida Baker has her own list of ‘favourite’ places. She shares some of her top spots for those contemplating a trip down the highway from Brisbane… There’s a particular spot on the drive back down from Brisbane to Byron Bay where ‘home’ suddenly beckons. I can tell you exactly where it is – it’s a long flat stretch of road, with an old corrugated tin shed on the left, a view of Mt. Warning on the right and a hill that, to my mind, at least...

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The year that was – WECA

The year that was – WECA

Posted by | Dec 7, 2014 | , , , |

 Dr Erin Evans is looking forward to 2015 For WECA the word for 2014 is intense.  We had an incredible year of events and campaigning. WECA is member-led organisation and we welcome residents, other community organisations and businesses to join with us in our initiatives and that’s how we achieve great outcomes. Size matters. We hit +2,000 members on Facebook and consistently tracked above 20,000 views on posts. We learnt that one thing that sends shudders through the halls of government are organised, informed community groups on social media. Your engagement makes a difference. WECA celebrated its 10th year as an...

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