Month: October 2015

Australia’s new flag? – The Spirit of Belonging

Australia’s new flag? – The Spirit of Belonging

Posted by | Oct 19, 2015 | , , |

Darren Mc Leod’s Spirit of Belonging Flag raises the debate about an Australian republic to a new level, according to Peter Botsman. Darren Mc Cleod’s Spirit of Belonging (SOB) flag lifts us to a higher place to begin our national conversation about an Australian republic. It is a gift to the future from the remarkable Mc Leod family of Wreck Bay. The SOB flag represents, once again, an extraordinary act of generosity from our Aboriginal brothers and sisters.  Darren’s flag lifts our eyes, our discourse and our thoughts. I particularly like Darren’s distinction between Indigenous Australians (those who have...

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Community the real winner at Local Legends Awards #WestEnd

Community the real winner at Local Legends Awards #WestEnd

Posted by | Oct 18, 2015 | , , , , |

“I am part of a community that is willing to stand up for what we believe in, and we also take pride in and take care of people who don’t have all the advantages the rest of us have”. “Any community that stands up for itself and cares for its own, I would like to belong to.” So said Mary Maher after accepting the Westender Award on Saturday in celebration of her work as a champion of the natural environment and as a local leader. Gabba Ward Councillor Helen Abrahams, who hosted the Local Legends Awards, reminded us in...

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Community Alliance calls for more time to consider new planning laws #QLDPOL #planningbill

Community Alliance calls for more time to consider new planning laws #QLDPOL #planningbill

Posted by | Oct 17, 2015 | , , , |

Environment and community groups are calling on Minister for Planning, Deputy Premier Jackie Trad to extend the consultation period for the government’s draft planning bills, saying the community has not had time to properly consider the proposed new laws. The Deputy Premier released a package of three planning bills and five supporting documents on the 10 September for six-weeks consultation ending 23 October. Group representatives say the consultation process run by the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (DILGP) has been totally inadequate and community awareness is extremely low about the proposed new planning laws. Queensland Conservation Council...

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Kurilpa Derby to open West End Festival

Kurilpa Derby to open West End Festival

Posted by | Oct 15, 2015 | , , |

The 8th annual Kurilpa Derby on October 25 marks the opening of the 2015 West End Festival, a week of special cultural and community events in West End that revive the spirit of the original Boundary Street Festival. Festivalgoers can enjoy the Kurilpa Derby – the opening street party – as well as a week of events across film, live music, theatre, politics and visual art. The Festival program will close with Fiesta Latina on October 31, a street party and cultural festival organised by the Latin community. Festival Director Sarah Gall said this year’s festival program explored themes...

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West End authors shine in Literary Awards

West End authors shine in Literary Awards

Posted by | Oct 10, 2015 | , , , |

The Westender congratulates two local writers – Libby Connors and Krissy Kneen – who have featured prominently in the Queensland Literary Awards, with Libby taking out the Premier’s Award. The Media Release follows: Premier and Arts Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the winners of new literary awards supported by the Queensland Government at tonight’s presentation at State Library of Queensland. “This year my government reinstated support for the Queensland Literary Awards, matching the sponsorship and funding of ten awards and establishing new awards,” the Premier said. “Tonight we see the results of that decision – the celebration of talented...

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