Month: September 2015

WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Women’s Wellbeing NFP Association is proud to host the 10th annual Everywoman Gathering event, held in the beautiful, nurturing Numinbah Valley, on the 23rd to 25th October 2015. The EveryWoman Gathering is a nurturing women’s retreat giving women the opportunity to find a deeper connection to their inner selves, with nature and other amazing women. The event offers workshops to help women reconnect with themselves, celebrate all that is being woman and be empowered to make a difference. The workshops offered include movement (Yoga, Nia, kundalini dance), creativity, ceremony, relaxation, self-discovery and self-development. We have a many experienced authors,...

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West Village unveils Stage 1

West Village has unveiled the designs for Stage 1 of the $800 million master planned, mixed-use project on the ABSOE site at West End. West Village Project Director, Andrew Thompson, said the first stage included two new residential buildings comprising 342 apartments. “This is an exciting milestone for West Village and a significant step towards realising our vision for the project,” Mr Thompson said. “We are working closely with Brisbane City Council and the community to deliver a carefully planned project that contributes to the local character of West End and the vibrant nature of Boundary Street.” The two...

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Woo Hoo! It’s West End Festival Time!

Calling all artists, local businesses, community organisations and local residents … it’s time to submit an event to the West End Festival Program. The 2015 call for Program Proposals opened on Monday September 7. This year organisers are asking for submissions of events, happenings and ideas rather than submissions from individual artists. However, if you are a performer or artist and you’d like to be considered as an entertainer for this year’s street party events, please send a brief bio and a link to your work to westendfestival4101@gmail.com All Program Proposals must be submitted via our online form at...

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Do you know a Local Legend?

Local Councillor Helen Abrahams has announced that nominations are now open for the Local Legends Awards. Now in its third year, the Local Legends Awards are all about celebrating people who deserve recognition for making a valuable contribution to our Southside community. Do you know of an individual or group who merit recognition for the dedication and role they have played in helping to make our community more vibrant, safe, prosperous and creative?  If so, be sure to submit a nomination by Friday, 9 October, 2015, and email it to Cr Abrahams’ new email address thegabba.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au Nominations and awards...

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Implement ALP policy on civil liberties – QCCL

Michael Cope, QCCL President, has called upon the Palaszczuk Government to implement the resolution of the recent ALP conference in support of a parliamentary inquiry into a Charter of Rights and Responsibilities for Queensland. Mr Cope said: “The behaviour of the Newman government demonstrates clearly the need to reform the protection of basic rights and liberties in this state. A Charter of Rights would provide a significant improvement in the protection of Civil Liberties by requiring the Courts to interpret laws in accordance with it. “But perhaps even more importantly, a Charter will improve government decision making by demanding...

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